Attractions in Newmarket

Discover the best things to do in Newmarket, the spiritual Home of Horseracing. From open spaces and historic venues to hidden gems and unique experiences, there is plenty to explore in and around the town.

Visit the National Horseracing Museum and The National Stud, or book with experienced Tour Guides to enjoy public tours and bespoke group experiences.

Newmarket is also ideally placed for exploring nearby Ely, Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds. Browse our Accommodation section to plan your stay, or visit our Experiences page for more ideas.

Ely Cathedral

Ely Cathedral is widely acknowledged as one of the wonders of the medieval world.

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The National Stud

The National Stud opened its gates to the public for the first time in the mid 1970s.

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Bottisham Airfield Museum

This wonderful Museum was opened in 2009 to commemorate the sometimes forgotten role of the airfield at Bottisham in World

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Burwell Museum and Windmill

Set among beautifully preserved historic buildings, including a fully restored Windmill, Burwell Museum tells the story of a bustling fen-edge

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West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and Country Park

One of England's great archaeological sites, West Stow is home to a stunning recreation of an Anglo-Saxon village and 125 acres of unspoiled countryside.
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Moyse’s Hall Museum

Steeped in history, Moyse’s Hall has looked out over Bury St Edmunds market place for almost 900 years.
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Ely Cathedral

Ely Cathedral is widely acknowledged as one of the wonders of the medieval world, dating back over 900 years
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Chippenham Park Gardens

Chippenham Park is a thriving family estate. The house, gardens and park were created at the end of the 17th Century.
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The National Horseracing Museum

A fantastic state-of-the-art attraction, exquisite gallery of art and racehorse experience in the heart of Newmarket.
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The National Stud

Meet mares and foals, see stallions and learn about the workings of a thoroughbred stud farm. £15 per person.
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The Hallowed Gallops

The Newmarket Training Grounds include an array of facilities for training Thoroughbred racehorses.