Newmarket racing
Enjoy a special day at the races by first taking a guided tour of the famed gallops followed by brunch. Enjoy a visit to the National Stud before being taken to the racecourse for a behind the scenes tour. You will then be left to enjoy your afternoon's racing. This experience includes your racing ticket.
What to Expect
8.15am Meet Tour Guide in the Premier Car Park
Departing to Warren Hill
8.30am Tour of Famed Warren Hill Gallops
A guided tour of the famed Newmarket training grounds. See some of the town's equine residents going about their daily exercise and learn about the history of the gallops.
9.30am Breakfast at Heath Court Hotel
Enjoy a deliciously hearty breakfast.
10.30am Visit to the National Stud
Enjoy a tour of The National Stud and learn about the formation of stud and the role it plays today. This is your chance to see impressive stallions, such as Stradivarius and Bradsell, who currently reside at the 500-acre stud. Meet mares and foals, including this year's newest arrivals. You'll also be in with a chance of meeting retired National Hunt legend Lord Windermere.
12pm Racecourse Behind the Scenes Tour
Head to the Rowley Mile or July Racecourse, dependant on the race meet, where you'll enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the racecourse. This VIP experience will take you into areas not normally accessible to the public including the Parade Ring, Commentary Box, Weighing Room and Royal Box (Rowley Mile racecourse only). Our guide will then leave you to enjoy your afternoon at the races.
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.
Booking Info
If you wish to book a tour for the Guineas or July Festival then please visit the Feature Race Day Tour page.
Please note that this tour is only suitable for over 12's due to parade ring restrictions.
Rowley Mile Tours take place between April - May and September - October.
July Course Tours take place between June - August.