Often called the Home of Horseracing, Newmarket’s gallops are the beating heart of the sport. Spanning an incredible 2,500 acres, the training grounds include 50 miles of turf gallops and 14 miles of artificial tracks. Every single day, more than 3,000 horses and 80 trainers use this vast stretch of Jockey Club land to prepare for race day. This two hour guided tour gives you rare, behind the scenes access to it all and is the perfect gift for horse racing lovers.
Starting at 8.00am outside the National Horseracing Museum, you’ll head straight out to the hallowed training grounds. There’s something special about being there early morning, watching strings of thoroughbreds going through their paces. It’s a side of racing most people never see.
Your knowledgeable guide will explain how the different gallops are used, why the terrain matters, and how each surface plays a role in getting a Newmarket horse race-fit. You’ll learn about the history of this unique landscape and why it has become the centre of British flat racing for centuries.
And the best part? You’re not watching from a distance. You’re right there, on the Newmarket horse racing grounds themselves, seeing some of racing’s finest athletes at work. Even if someone isn’t glued to the racing calendar, it’s hard not to be impressed by the scale, beauty and tradition of it all.
Good horse racing gifts are hard to come by but this experience ticks all the boxes for a unique day out that horse lovers will thoroughly enjoy.
The tour will start at 8.00am outside the National Horseracing Museum.Â
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.
Available 1st Wednesday each month throughout the year.
Duration: 2 hours
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.
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.
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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