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Think Newmarket...
think Horses! Famous worldwide for being the home of horseracing
it is also the location for the National Stud. Newmarket itself
is a busy market town with shopping, cafes, restaurants, pubs
and nightclubs.
Horseracing came to Newmarket in the 17th Century with the first
recorded race being held in 1664. Since then it has become the
place for anyone seriously connected with the world of horseracing.
Visit the National Horseracing Museum which traces the story
of the sport, the people, the events and even the scandals.
See items associated with heroes of the sport including Red
Rum, Frankie Dettori and Lester Piggott. You can even get hands-on
with a chance to try out a horse simulator. 99 High Street,
Newmarket. Tel: 01638 667333.
Also open to the public is the National Stud (one time home
to Mill Reef, there is a statue here to the memory of quite
possibly the world's most famous racehorse). See the stallions,
some of the new foals and mares that are on the site. The stud
is open March to September and on autumn race days. Full information
is available by telephoning 01638 663464.
Palace House, on Palace Street, has played host to Kings and
Queens for over three centuries; now the home of the local Tourist
Information Centre; it was built by Charles II who was also
responsible for establishing Newmarket as horseracing capital.
Further up the street is the former home of Nell Gwynne, the
famous mistress of Charles II is reported to have stayed here
whenever the King stayed in Newmarket.
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