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NEWMARKET EXPERIENCE TOURS 2010

 

welcome

'Unique' may be an overused word but in Newmarket's case it's quite appropriate. Newmarket is recognised as the home of not only horseracing but thoroughbred breeding and training. The training grounds extend to 2,500 acres with 50 miles of turf gallops and 14 artificial tracks. These are used daily by over 2,500 horses in training with 70 trainers. In addition, the area has 62 stud farms with over 50 stallions and 1,750 brood mares.

A third of Newmarket's population works in the racing or breeding sectors.

There is nowhere else quite 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 growing group tour portfolio. New this year are dates for two tours for individuals.

There are full-day, half-day and bespoke tours available through Newmarket Tourist Information Centre on

01638 667200 or newmarketexperience.co.uk.

 

THE HOT FAVOURITE TOUR  - FULL DAY

  • 10.00am:  Rendezvous in Newmarket High Street where our guide will join your coach and take you to the

          world-famous training grounds of Newmarket Heath to watch racehorses at work. This part of your tour 

          includes a visit to one of the Newmarket's racing yards to go behind the scenes and experience the daily

routines.Then, it's on to 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.

  • 12.00pm:   Back to the National Horseracing Museum. Discover the stories

          of racing, from early royal origins at Newmarket, to modern day heroes. You

          can ride the horse simulator, and find out what a jockey actually eats! There

          are also well-stocked gift and coffee shops.

  • 13.00pm:   Lunch and time to wander around Newmarket at your leisure.
  • 14.15pm:   Rejoin your coach and on to the National Stud. Set in 500 acres

           it is home to some of racing's leading stallions and is the only stud to open

           its doors to the public. During the tour you will get a full insight into the

           working thoroughbred farm, meeting mares, foals, stallions and their

           handlers along the way.

  • 15.45pm:   Tour ends. Gift shop and coffee shop available

  

       

Price per person - £21.00

        * Includes entry to attractions but excludes lunch and refreshments.

        * An additional charge is made for groups of less than 25

 

 starting stalls tour - full day

  • 10.00am:   Our Newmarket Experience guide joins your coach in Newmarket’s High Street.

Your visit begins with a tour of the training grounds to see some of the world’s leading

trainers exercising their horses. Then we take in other well-known landmarks and features

as we head for the British Racing School in Snailwell Road.

         

A centre of excellence, the British Racing School provides education courses and helps recruit staff into the horseracing industry. In this privileged visit you will see the pupils learning to both ride and how to care for racehorses.

  • 12.00pm:  Back to the National Horseracing Museum to discover the stories of racing - from its early royal origins

in Newmarket to today's racing heroes including Frankie Dettori and Lester Piggott.

 

There’s a practical gallery where you can try riding

the horse simulator or listen to the anecdotes of the museum’s guides. The museum has well-stocked

gift and coffee shops.

 

 

 

  • 13.00pm:   Lunch break. Time to wander around Newmarket at your leisure
 

 

  • 14.15pm:   Return to your coach and on to the 500-acre National Stud  - the only stud in this country to open its

doors to the public. Home to some of the leading stallions of the racing world, you will get a full insight into the working thoroughbred farm, meet mares, foals, see the stallions and be able to talk to their handlers.

 

  • 15.45pm:   Tour ends. Gift shop and coffee shop available

 

Price per person - £21.00

* Includes entry to attractions but excludes lunch and refreshments.

* An additional charge is made for groups of less than 25.

 

 

The HISTORY TOUR - FULL DAY

 

  • 10.00am:   Your guide joins your coach on arrival in Newmarket High Street to direct you along the steps of royalty - past and present. First, to the world famous training grounds of Newmarket Heath where British royalty from

Charles II to the present day have watched their racehorses in training.

 

Her Majesty the Queen and other members of the royal family often visit the town to check on the progress of their horses.

The 2,800 acres with 50 miles of turf and 17 miles of artificial gallops are viewed as the most progressive training grounds for thoroughbred horses worldwide. You’ll also have a privileged trip to the Animal Health Trust at Kentford for a ‘virtual’ tour of the facilities at the Trust and an explanation of the work carried out by this leading animal charity.

 

  • 11.15am:   Visit the 500 acre National Stud, home to some of the leading stallions of the racing world, and the

only stud to open its doors to the public. During the tour you will get a full insight into the working thoroughbred

farm, meeting mares, foals, stallions and their handlers along the way.

  • 12.45pm:   Lunch break and a chance to wander around Newmarket's shops and eating establishments.

13.45pm:  Arrive at Palace House.

This is the remaining pavilion of King Charles II’s

Palace. Here you will meet your guide who will accompany

you on the Horseshoe Trail – a historical walking tour

of Newmarket, discovering the hidden stories of this

unique racing town. There's fact, there's fiction!

There's also, across the narrow street, the cottage where

the Charles' favourite mistress lodged in the town.

 

 

 

  • 15.00pm:  The National Horseracing Museum.

    Explore those stories of racing from early royal origins at Newmarket to modern day heroes.

 

 

Price per person - £22.00

* Includes entry to attractions but excludes lunch and refreshments.

* An additional charge is made for groups of less than 25.

 

 

IN THE FRAME - Tour

  • 9.30am:  Arrive Newmarket High Street, collect your guide, and your tour gets underway immediately.

          It starts with a trip around the training grounds where you’ll see hundreds of racehorses at work on the Heath.

          Then, it’s off on a privileged visit to one of the racing yards in Newmarket for a behind- the-scenes view of

          the daily routine in a working training yard.

  • 11.00am:    Visit to either: – please advise at time of booking.

                     Option 1 - The National Horseracing Museum           

         

                     Option 2 - The National Stud            

 
  • 13.00pm:    To Newmarket Racecourse for an afternoon's racing.

  

                                                                     Prices depend on your choice of enclosure

  • Premier enclosure - £33.00 per person.
  • Grandstand & Paddock enclosure - £28.00 per person.
  • Family Enclosure - £23.00 per person.

 

* The prices include entry into the attractions shown and into the enclosure of your choice. They do not include lunch and refreshments and are based on a minimum of 25 people. Groups of less than 25 will incur an additional charge.

In order to make your day out with the Newmarket Experience even more memorable why not book a guide to join you for the duration of this tour? They will stay with you throughout and act as your 'tipster' at the races, helping you to reap the rewards!

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final furlong tour - half day

  • 9.30am:   Arrive at Palace House, the remaining pavilion of King Charles II, for a welcome cup of tea or coffee and biscuits.
  • 10.00am:  Your guide will join your coach and take you to Newmarket’s training grounds and gallops to watch the horses being put through their paces. The tour continues around the town taking in the well-known landmarks and features for which Newmarket Heath is known worldwide.
  • 11.00am:    Visit to either: – please advise at time of booking.

 a) National Horseracing Museum - Discover the stories of racing, from early royal origins at Newmarket, to modern day heroes, ride the horse simulator, and find out what a jockey actually eats! There is also a gift shop and coffee shop on site.

b)  Visit the 500 acre National Stud, home to some of the leading stallions of the racing world, and the only stud to open its doors to the public. During the tour you will get a full insight into the working thoroughbred farm, meeting mares, foals, stallions and their handlers along the way.

Price per person - £10.50

* Includes entry to attractions and includes refreshments at Palace House.

* An additional charge is made for groups of less than 25.

 

 

individual tours - 'NEW '  for 2010

 

The 'Hot Favourite' Tour

Saturday, August 21

 

  • 9.15-9.45am: Arrive at Palace House, Newmarket , for refreshments.

Cars can be left in the Palace House car park for collection by 4.30pm.

 
  • 10.00am:  Join your coach for a guided tour of the Heath and a

privileged visit to a training yard. That's followed by a visit to the

Animal Health Trust for a virtual tour of the facilities at the Trust and

an explanation of their work.

    • 12.00pm:   At the National Horseracing Museum you’ll be able to wander through the galleries

    and even try the horse simulator to learn more about a jockey’s riding skills. There are

    also well-stocked gift and coffee shops on site.

    • 13.00pm:   Time for lunch and an opportunity to wander round the town.
     
    • 14.00pm: Rejoin your coach at the Museum for the short trip to the National Stud.

During the tour you will get a full insight into the workings of a thoroughbred stud farm, you’ll see mares, foals, stallions and be able to chat to their handlers.

    • 15.45pm: Tour ends.

    Return to Palace House to collect cars

    by 4.30pm.

     

    Price per person - £28.00

    * Includes entry to attractions plus tea & coffee

      on arrival. Lunch and additional refreshments

      are not included.

 

The 'Hot Favourite' Tour

Saturday, September 11

 

    • 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 faciities and an explanation of the Trust's work .

 

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

This year's exhibitions are 'Thoroughbred; State of the Art' and 'British Sporting Art'.

  

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. During the tour you will get a full insight into the workings of a thoroughbred stud farm, you’ll see mares, foals, leading stallions and be able to chat to their handlers.
    • 15.45pm:   Tour ends. Collect cars.

Price per person - £28.00

* 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.

Reservations must be made in advance by August 13 and September 3 respectively.

To book telephone Newmarket Tourist Information Centre - 01638 667200.

 

 

 

Bespoke Tours

The Newmarket Experience can tailor numerous tour itineraries to suit specific requirements. Our Bespoke Tours can include any of the attractions listed on our website in addition to the following:

The Jockey Club Rooms (Minimum of 10)

Equine Hospitals

Newmarket Racecourse Tours

Tattersalls

Prices are available only on application.

 

accommodation & Lunches

Why not extend your stay with us, or enjoy a great lunch at one of Newmarket’s fine hotels?

There is a fantastic selection of accommodation available in the Newmarket area – please request a brochure at time of booking, or visit www.forest-heath.gov.uk for a full list of accommodation in the town and surrounding area.

Lunch options vary – please ask for information.

newmarket experience tours - call 01638 667200 for more information

 
 
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