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Suffolk

Suffolk

National Heritage Centre for Horseracing & Sporting Art

The National Heritage Centre, opened in November 2016 offers a great day out for groups. The five acre site in the heart of Newmarket comprises a museum, art gallery, live horses, special exhibitions, restaurant and shop. The new heritage site has been redeveloped in the palace and stables originally built for Charles II.

To make the most out of your visit don’t miss:

• Daily demonstrations in the Peter O’Sullevan Arena – every day at 11am and 2.30pm there are

demonstrations from the former racehorses that highlight how they are retrained.

•Interactive multimedia and audio guide

•The Tack Room Restaurant and Bakery – our onsite restaurant serving delicious local home cooked food throughout the day. BOOK TO AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT.

•Temporary Exhibitions – make sure you check our website to see what exciting exhibition we have on for your visit!

•Our racehorse simulator in the King’s Yard Galleries – you can experience the thrill of riding a race and dress up as a jockey!

•Our touch screen interactives in the National Horseracing Museum – see how your skeleton compares to a horses and see if you can create a champion racehorse!

•Meet the racehorses in the Rothschild Yard – get up close to the heroes of the sport, they are very friendly and love a pat.

 

Information for Group Leaders

 •Free admission for the group organiser

• A free preliminary visit for group organiser or coach operator/driver (for 1 person – single visit admission).

• A visitor information site map on arrival

•Free coach parking at the rear of the site via Vicarage Road

•Free lunch voucher for the coach driver

www.palacehousenewmarket.co.uk

Suffolk Punch Trust

A Hoofin' Great Day Out There’s so much to do and see. Meet the horses, rare Suffolk breeds and enjoy a tractor-trailer ride around the farm. There’s a picnic and play area and our café serves lovely homemade treats and cream teas. Family tickets available.  HERITAGE MUSEUM • PETS PADDOCK FARM RIDES • WORKING HORSE DISPLAYS  HERITAGE GARDEN • CAFE .

Learn about how they’re protecting the future of this rare breed with a tailor-made guided tour  www.suffolkpunchtrust.org Coach drivers made welcome with free hospitality.

Visit Ipswich
For the best choice in accommodation, attractions, heritage and culture – Visit historic Ipswich.

Contact us now for all your coach touring and group operator requirements.

Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, St.Stephens Church, St. Stephens Lane, Ipswich IP1 1DP

Tel: 01473 258070 Email: tourist@ipswich.gov.uk Web: www.visit-ipswich.com

East of England Tourist Board
Toppesfield Hall, Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 5DN
Tel: 01284 727470

Web: www.visiteastofengland.com





Ipswich Tourism Information Centre
St. Stephens Church, St. Stephens Lane,

Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1DP
Tel: 01473 258070 Fax: 01473 432017

Web: www.visit-ipswich.com





Jimmy's Farm
Pannington Hall Ln, Wherstead,

Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2AR
Tel:01473 604206 

Web: www.jimmysfarm.com





Lowestoft & East Suffolk Maritime Museum
Sparrow Nest Gardens, Whapload Road, Lowestoft,
Suffolk NR32 1XG 
Tel: 01502 561963





Lowestoft & North Suffolk – The Sunrise Coast
East Point Pavilion, Royal Plain,

Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0AP
Tel: 01502 533600

Web: www.visit-southwold.co.uk





National Horseracing Museum & Tours
99 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, C88 8JL
Tel: 01638 667333

Web: www.nhrm.co.uk





The National Stud
Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0XE
Tel: 01638 663464 or 01638 666789

Web: www.nationalstud.co.uk





Newmarket Racecourse
The Links, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0TG 
Tel: 0844793010





Suffolk Tourism Partnership
Felaw Maltings, Ipswich IP2 8SJ
Tel: 01473 406711





The Suffolk Punch Trust
Woodbridge Walk, Hollesley, Suffolk,IP12 3JR
Telephone/fax: 01394 411327

Web: www.suffolkpunchtrust.org


Woodbridge Tide Mill

Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Tel:01728 746959 

Web: www.woodbridgetidemill.org.uk

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