The best of Newmarket's racing
Enjoy a special day at one of Newmarket's Feature Race Days at the Guineas and July Festival by first taking a guided tour of the famed gallops. Enjoy brunch before being taken to the National Stud and then the racecourse for a behind the scenes tour.
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. Our guide will then leave you to enjoy your afternoon at the races.
Your tour price 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 The National 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.
A donation of £10 from the sale of each ticket will be given to East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH), for whom Frankel is their ambassador, it being a favourite of the late Sir Henry Cecil.
Booking Info
The Guineas Feature Tours take place at the Rowley Mile Racecourse.
The July Festival is held at the July Racecourse.
This tour is not suitable for under 12's due to parade ring restrictions.
Timings are subject to change, based on the day's racing card.