Museums & Galleries · Cambridge
National Horse Racing Museum
📍 CB8 8ES
Photo: Tony Lewis (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Explore horseracing history using interactive and audio-visual displays
- View British sporting art by Stubbs, Munnings and Sargent
- Meet retired racehorses in the Rothschild Yard
- Daily 'Meet the Horses' sessions with staff talks
- Dine at the Tack Room Restaurant with outdoor terrace
The National Horseracing Museum sits on a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket, combining the museum galleries in the Trainer's House and King's Yard, British sporting art in Palace House, and a chance to meet retired racehorses in the Rothschild Yard. Interactive displays trace the sport's history, while daily sessions let you interact with former racehorses and hear about their training. It suits families, school groups and those curious about racing heritage, with the on-site Tack Room Restaurant for refreshments. Note it's closed on Mondays except Bank Holidays. The attraction is in Newmarket, West Suffolk, with the station just 0.4 miles away, and there are 12 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for anyone planning an overnight visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Not open on Mondays, except Bank Holidays
- Time needed
- 3 hours to a full day
- Accessibility
- Blue Badge parking available on Palace Street
- Parking
- Nearest car parks are Rous Road (short stay) and All Saints (long stay)
- Booking
- Group visits of 15+ available at a discounted price, book in advance
From the attraction's own website on 24 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Indoor Areas
- ✓ WiFi
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to National Horse Racing Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Newmarket 0.4 miles
- Dullingham 3.4 miles
- Kennett 4.2 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page