Celebrate the year of the horse at the National Horseracing Museum this February!
Join in for a lively mid morning of culture, creativity and discovery, in partnership with the Cambridge Chinese Community Centre.
- Date: Tuesday 17th February 2026
- Time: 10.30am - 2.30pm
- Price: FREE with museum admission!
Designed as a family friendly cultural event, the awesome programme brings together cultural activities, Chinese traditional food and performances, and participatory experiences that highlight the traditions and contemporary expressions of Chinese New Year.
A great day out in Suffolk for the whole family
If you're looking for places to visit in Suffolk, the National Horseracing Museum is one for the list.
Located in the heart of Newmarket, just east of Cambridge, the National Horseracing Museum is a celebration of horseracing in Britain. The 5-acre site itself used to be the palace and stable yards of King Charles II way back in 1600's - this really is a place steeped in rich history.
The attraction is made up of three main parts:
- National Horseracing Museum in the Trainer’s House and King’s Yard Galleries
- Packard Galleries of British Sporting Art in Palace House
- And a chance to meet former racehorses in the flagship Home of Retraining of Racehorses
Also included in the general museum ticket is 'Meet the Horses' where you can say hello to former racehorses and hear about their stories each day at 12pm.
Make a family day of it
The grounds are pretty incredible and there really is lots to see.
Pop into the restaurant or maybe the bakery when you get peckish - try the quiche! Or, if you're on a budget, there are lots of pretty picnic spots throughout the five acres.
What's great about the National Horseracing Museum too is the fact there's lots of things to do indoors and outdoors - so even if you bump into a bit of bad weather, you'll be right as rain!
Open all year, there's a wide range of events, creative activities and ever changing major exhibitions throughout the year that you and the family won't want to miss.
Discover Newmarket - the Home of Horseracing
And if you have time, make sure you explore the rest of this historic and beautiful town and the surrounding area. It really is charming!
The world-famous City of Cambridge is just 14 miles west of Newmarket. Head east to the historic town of Bury St Edmunds to explore the ancient Abbey and cathedral.