'Unique' may be an overused word but in Newmarket's case it's quite appropriate. There is nowhere like it and the Newmarket Experience offers a one-stop shop to discover and learn more about the area's fascinating background, history and relationship with the racehorse through its tour portfolio. The popular group tour, the 'Hot Favourite', has been adapted as a tour for individuals and to meet demand extra dates have been agreed for 2012.

The 'Hot Favourite' Individual Tour 2012

              Saturday, March 17

              Saturday, May 12

              Saturday, June 16

              Sunday, July 8

             Friday, August 10

              Saturday, September 15

              Saturday, October 20

With the exception of Friday, August 10, the tours start at 9.30am and finish at 4.30pm. Friday, August 10 is a half-day morning tour for £18, then an additional £36 for a Premier ticket for that evening’s racing. As long as you are booked onto that morning tour you can purchase a Premier ticket though us at an additional £36. Sunday, July 8 is the standard tour moved to Sunday from the previous day. It’s Newmarket’s Carnival Weekend whichin 2012 includes the Olympic Torch Relay.

 Available now through Newmarket TIC on 01638 719749

at  63 The Guineas
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 8HT

Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Fridays 9.00am - 4.30pm and Saturdays from 10am - 4pm

          This is our most popular tour and offers a true insight into one of the world's leading racehorse training centres.

          * * Two options are available and one should be chosen when booking the tour * *

09.45am:  Our guide joins your coach in the High Street and    immediately you're off to the world-famous training grounds of Newmarket Heath where, daily, hundreds of top thoroughbred racehorses are put through their paces.

10.30am:   You leave Warren Hill and the Limekilns and head to:

Option A) The Animal Health Trust, for a 'virtual' tour of the facilities and an introduction to the work that this world-leading charity undertakes to improve the health and welfare of cats, dogs and horses. Tea and coffee will be available on arrival. 

Option B) The British Racing School is a centre of  training excellence and provides top level education  courses as well as and recruiting staff for the racing industry. Tea or coffee will be available on arrival.

• 11.15am: Our guide takes you on to one of the many racing 'yards' in Newmarket for a behind-the-scenes view of the daily routine in a working establishment. You can get 'close up and personal'  with the horses and gain first hand knowledge from the trainer.

• 12.30pm: The National Horseracing Museum.        

• Lunch and time to wander around Newmarket's shops and eating establishments at your leisure

• 14.30pm: Rejoin your coach and head for the National Stud. 
• 16.00pm: Tour ends. Gift shop and tea room available

£26 per person

        * Includes entry to attractions and guide. Lunch and refreshments are excluded*

        *Minimum number - 20 people*

                                   This popular half-day morning tour is ideal for groups with other afternoon plans

or just wanting a glimpse into the world of racing.

• 9.30am Our Newmarket Experience guide joins your coach in the High Street and takes you to the world-famous training grounds where you’ll see hundreds of racehorses at work on the heath. Then there's an informative and colourful tour of racing's headquarters on your way to a privileged visit to one of the racing 'yards' for a chance to go behind-the-scenes and watch some of the daily routines.

• 11.00am:   Please select Option 1 or Option 2 when booking.

Option 1 - The National Horseracing Museum - to explore racing's heritage and follow the fascinating stories and characters that enrich this 'sport of kings from its early origins to present day heroes. You may be tempted to ride the horse simulator but you'll certainly be amazed at the dietary regime of a jockey.            

• 12.30pm:   The tour is over and you're free to enjoy your afternoon.

                                                                                  £15.50 per person

                                          Refreshments are not included but are available at both the Museum and the Stud

                                                                                  * Minimum - 20 people *

The 'Hot Favourite' Individual Tour 2012

              Saturday, March 17

              Saturday, May 12

              Saturday, June 16

              Sunday, July 8

             Friday, August 10

              Saturday, September 15

              Saturday, October 20

• 9.15-9.45am:   Arrive at the National Stud, Newmarket, for tea/coffee and biscuits.

                            Meet your guide before starting your tour.                     

(Cars can be left in the stud car park for the duration of your tour.)



 

• 10.00am:   Join your coach for a guided tour of the Heath and its world famous training grounds as racehorses work on the gallops. The informative and colourful tour of the racing’s headquarters takes in a privileged trip to one of the town’s training yards for a behind- the-scenes view of the daily routine in a busy establishment. That's followed by a visit to the Animal Health Trust for a virtual tour of its facilities and an explanation of the Trust's work .

• 12.00pm:   Take in the galleries and collections of the National Horseracing Museum.

There is something for  everyone in the galleries and on the floors of the country's only museum dedicated to horseracing from its early royal origins at Newmarket to the sport's modern day heroes.

• 13.00 Lunch and time to discover the shops, bars and cafés of the High Street.

• 14.00pm: Rejoin your coach at the Museum and return to the National Stud for a full tour. Set in 500-acres, it's the only stud in this country to open its doors to the public. Durong your visit you will get a full insight into the workings of a thoroughbred stud farm. You will see mares, foals  and leading stallions and be able to chat to their handlers.
• 15.45pm:   Tour ends. Collect cars.

£32.00 per person

           * Includes entry to attractions plus tea & coffee on arrival.

           Lunch and additional refreshments are not included.

The Newmarket Experience retains the right to change the advertised itineraries if necessary.

To book telephone Newmarket Tourist Information Centre - 01638 719749.