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6 Hours In Newmarket

So you've got six hours in Newmarket - that's great news. Let's see how you can best use your time while you're here. Last updated 2nd January 2024

What Should I Do With Six Hours In Newmarket?

If you have 6 hours or half a day to spend in Newmarket, here are some suggestions for activities:

  • Visit the National Horseracing Museum, which explores the history of horseracing in Britain and includes interactive exhibits. This will take around 2 hours.
  • Take a tour of the renowned Tattersalls horse auctioneers, where you can see some of the most expensive horses in the world. This will take around 1.5 hours.
  • Explore the picturesque town centre, with its many independent shops and cafes, as well as historic buildings such as the 12th-century Newmarket Castle. This can take around 2 hours.
  • Take a stroll around the Jockey Club Rooms, which includes a museum and library dedicated to the sport of horse racing. This will take around 1 hour.

Overall, these activities should give you a good flavour of Newmarket's unique horse racing heritage and take up most of your 6-hour visit.

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