National Horse Racing Museum
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What will students see and do?
This National Horseracing Museum is located in the town of Newmarket, which is about 20 minutes from Cambridge and just over 90 minutes north of London.
It has all things horseracing, including the history of the sport, a trainer’s house, strides the veterinary field has made to take care of these horses, and more.
Students will also get to see a skeleton display of a horse in the museum. For those studying animals and other living things, this is a great opportunity to learn more!
Kids will also find out about Britain’s role in the modern horseracing industry and have the opportunity to sit on an equine simulator that can give children an idea of what it’s like to ride a horse and how conditions impact it.
How does the trip link to the curriculum?
The National Horseracing Museum is perfect for history teachers and their students as it’s an opportunity to learn how horses are a part of history of the UK and how horse racing has developed over time.
This experiential learning adventure can allow students to think more about how humans used horses in the past, and have a better understanding of the connection between horses and humans.
Science teachers and pupils will also benefit from The National Horseracing Museum, as pupils can see the skeleton display of a horse’s body, and learn about horse riding with the equine simulator.
Subjects covered
Teaching resources provided
Resources provided by the National Horseracing Museum cater primarily for KS1 and KS2. Contact the museum directly for downloadable resources.
Minimum and maximum group size
Group sizes depend on whether you would like a self-led tour or to participate in workshops. There is no set minimum or maximum for self-led tours. But, for the workshops, you can have a maximum of 30 students.
Details of risk assessment
Teachers are offered the chance to visit the facility themselves before booking. Specific risk assessment details are available if you contact the museum directly about either a self-led tour or a workshop.
Don't miss our downloadable A-Z guide on completing a risk assessment
Facilities on-site
The main attraction is the National Horseracing Museum with all of its exhibits. Other attractions on site are Palace House, Rothschild Yard, and the Tack Room.
Palace House offers further opportunities to learn about the history of horse racing and the area; Rothschild Yard is a stable for retrained race horses; and the Tack Room gives you a chance to try fresh produce.
Opening times
The National Horseracing Museum is open six days a week. Opening hours are 10am. to 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday.
The museum is closed on Mondays with the exception of bank holidays, when is open the same hours as other days.
Pricing
Self-led school tours are free of charge.
‘Behind the scenes’ tours are available for £25 per group.
Half-day workshops are available for £125 and must be booked in advance (for a maximum of 30 students).
Travel arrangements
From Cambridge, take the A1303 and A1304 to reach the museum. If you are coming up from London, take the M11.
Address
Palace House, Palace Street, Newmarket, Suffolk
CB8 8EP
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