WELCOME TO NEWMARKET

The Home Of Horseracing

This internationally recognised town has plenty for you to see and do and makes a perfect base for exploring the surrounding area. So, whether you are considering a day visit, a weekend or planning a much deserved week’s break, we invite you to browse our website for ideas and inspiration.

Newmarket Sausage Festival

The Home Of Horseracing

Get ready for a sizzling day of family fun as the Newmarket Sausage Festival returns to Market Square on Saturday 26th September 2026, from 10am to 3pm. This free annual celebration of all things sausage promises to be bigger and better than ever.

THE NATIONAL STUD

An Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Experience

Explore the UK’s only commercial stud farm open to the public. This historic 500-acre estate offers a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of a world-class Thoroughbred breeding operation and witness the daily life of equine legends.

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa

A Luxury Hotel

Set in three beautiful acres in Newmarket, our historic property, contemporary style and down-to-earth service offer a rare treat: the chance to simply be. This is your invitation to switch off, slow down, and savour the moment.

National Horseracing Museum

Discover The Story Of Britain’s Racing Heritage

Explore world-class galleries, meet retired racehorses, enjoy family friendly experiences and uncover the people, horses and history behind one of the world’s most thrilling sports

We are the Home of Horseracing

Newmarket isn’t just a place to see—it’s an elite, historic world to be felt. From watching champion racehorses storm up the Gallops at sunrise to standing mere feet from legendary stallions, our official tours offer unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access.

Stop browsing and start exploring. Book your exclusive tour today and experience the home of horseracing firsthand.

Featured Tours

Tattersalls Sale Arena Whatson

Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1

From:6th October 2026
To:8th October 2026

Discover Europe’s premier yearling sale as exceptional thoroughbreds go under the hammer at Tattersalls in Newmarket.

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Harvest Weekend at Ely Cathedral

From:10th October 2026
To:11th October 2026

Celebrate the Harvest! ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’ Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October Everyone is warmly invited to join

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The Mildenhall Treasure Mixed Reality Exhibition

From:29th October 2026
To:31st October 2026

Discover one of Britain’s greatest archaeological stories through an extraordinary blend of history and cutting-edge technology.

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Great day A great day will Larry and Lady Jane Cecil visiting Frankel, James Fanshawes yard ,gallops and racecourse. Very insightful in all aspects and thoroughly enjoyable. Have visited 3 trainers yards over the years and thought James was the best talker and entertained us all. Tom at Judmonte also excellent.
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The hoofprints of history I had an amazing experience visting Newmarket, seeing the training facilities and the Racecourse, followed by a lovely Lumch and a visit to Banstead stud to see the magnificent Juddmonte stallions,. I got to meeet some lovely people on the tour who share a passion for horseracing. Thank you to our Guide Larry, Lady Jane and all the staff at Newmarket and Juddmonte for such a special day.Highly reccomended for any horseracing or horse enthusiast.
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Fab Tour !! Today we visited The National Stud in Newmarket.The tour guide Lynn was so lovely she gave us so much information about the stud and the horses .She answered questions and told us all about the stallions,mares and foals .My husband who was in racing when he was younger absolutely loved this tour Thoroughly recommend this tour ..Thank you Lynn.
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Newmarket Tour Great morning for anyone who loves horses and racing Spent time on the gallops early , visited Dylan Cunha's stable met great staff and was allowed to walk round see the horses , then into the national stud to see how it all works plus saw legends Stradivarius Bradsell Rajasinghe and Looe de Vega out in their fields which was the highlight for me Then back to the Museum to finish the tour Larry the guide was helpful knowledgable and made us feel very welcome
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Exceptional Char was absolutely brilliant and full of knowledge. We had a private tour and it was so worth the money! The tour had so many different elements and at no point felt rushed. We would highly recommend even if you don’t have a knowledge of horses/racing!
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First class tour. We went on the Newmarket Experience tour led by Larry. It was brilliant! So interesting and well organised, with wonderful knowledgeable information imparted by Larry who was first class. Up close and personal on the gallops and at Dylan Cunha's yard, the stallions at the National Stud decided to stay up the other end of their paddocks but, heyho, that's horses! We loved every minute.
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Excellent National Stud tour Excellent National Stud tour. Jane very informative and helpful. All very accommodating to our needs.
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Fantastic Day Out We had a fantastic experience today on our tour. Our guide Char was excellent so knowledgeable and really made the day. I couldn’t pick a highlight as the whole thing was excellent, the Gallops, the racing stable and being able to see Stradivarius at the Stud was fantastic. I even got my husband on the racing simulator at the museum where the man was so helpful. Would definitely recommend.
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National Stud A thoroughly enjoyable 90 minutes. Our guide Richard was friendly, informative, knowledgeable and humorous. Whether racing enthusiast or having little or no knowledge about racing it is not to be missed. Richard explained racing jargon and also welcomed questions. Highlights included learning about bloodlines, day to day working of the stud and meeting the resident stallions, mares and foals and retirees….Lord Windermere and Tin Man
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Dalham Hall Stud The day started at Bedford Lodge Hotel with Larry 'The Legend' Bowden driving us to the Warren Hill Gallops to see a large number of horses going about their daily exercise. From there it was back to the Bedford Lodge for an early full English brunch. After that Larry drove us to the Dalham Hall Stud where a member of staff (I think his name was Ben) showed us around the grounds & facilities. The highlight was seeing the Darley stallions including their prize possession, Dubawi. Some of the stallions were paraded for us in front of the boxes. After the tour it was back to Bedford Lodge. As someone with only limited knowledge of what goes on behind the scenes in horse racing & breeding, I learned so much from Larry (a former jockey himself) & our guide at Dalham. Both of them made the experience really informative & enjoyable. I will look to book another tour like this soon.

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