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Newmarket Tour Experience - Half Day Tour

Tour group and guides watching horses at gallops at newmarket
Horses at newmarket gallops

Newmarket Tour Experience - Half Day Tour

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30 Day Refund

Valid for 12 Months

The Highlights

  • Guided tour of the iconic Warren Hill gallops in Newmarket
  • Behind-the-scenes access to a working racing yard
  • Insight into how racehorses are trained and prepared for race day
  • Tour of The National Stud to see leading stallions, mares and foals
  • Exchangeable Experience Gift

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  • Newmarket

The Main Event

If you’re on the hunt for a gift that will genuinely impress a racing fan, this Newmarket Tour Experience is a brilliant choice. It’s a half-day packed with early morning action, behind-the-scenes access and proper racing heritage. 

The morning starts at the National Horseracing Museum, where you’ll meet your guide before heading straight to Warren Hill. Seeing thoroughbreds exercising across the famous gallops is something most racing fans only watch on television. Here, you’re right there as strings of horses head out for their morning work, with expert insight into how these historic training grounds shaped the sport.

Next, you’ll step inside a working racing yard for a true behind-the-scenes look. Discover what daily life is really like for trainers, grooms and stable staff, and learn what goes into preparing a horse for race day. From routine care to fitness and feeding, it’s an eye-opening glimpse into the dedication behind every runner.

A coffee break at the Heath Court Hotel gives you time to warm up and chat through the highlights so far before heading to The National Stud. Set within 500 acres of stunning countryside, the stud is home to outstanding stallions including Stradivarius and Bradsell. You’ll meet mares and foals, see this year’s new arrivals and might even spot retired National Hunt legend Lord Windermere.

The experience wraps up back at the museum, leaving you with the rest of the day ahead, and plenty of stories to tell.

For birthdays, special occasions or as a thoughtful surprise, this is a gift that takes racing fans beyond the grandstand and into the very heart of the sport.

Important Bits

Important to Note

Example Itinerary (subject to change)

8.00am Meet tour guide at the National Horseracing Museum
8.10am Tour of Famed Warren Hill Gallops
9.00am Go behind the scenes of one of Newmarket's Racing Yards
10.00am Morning coffee
10.30am Visit to The National Stud
12.00pm Return to the National Horseracing Museum

Please be advised that tours depart promptly at the scheduled start time so we recommend arriving at the meeting point a minimum of 15 minutes in advance.

Please note this experience does not include entry to the National Horseracing Museum.

When

Available to book on selected Saturdays each month throughout the year.

Also available on selected Fridays during May, June, July, August and October.

Validity

Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.

Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.

Who Can Go

  • Open to all ages.
  • All children under 18, must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Please ensure that you dress accordingly for the weather conditions and wear appropriate footwear for your own comfort. Most of the tours are conducted outdoors, and you are likely to be walking on grass and unpaved areas.

What about Insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

How it Works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

Image Guidance

Images are for illustrative purposes only. The experience may vary by location or availability. Please refer to the experience description for full details of what is included.

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