Christmas at the Museum 2025

Newmarket

National Horseracing Museum

Available from 13 December 2025 to 13 December 2025

Under 5's go free!

Celebrate Christmas with Santa & his Shetland elves at the National Horse Racing Museum

  • Take a magical Christmas carriage ride around the museum’s festive grounds
  • Get crafty with seasonal-themed activities and games for all ages
  • Explore Christmas stalls offering tasty treats and festive goodies
  • Visit Father Christmas in his grotto stable and meet his cheeky elves — mini-Shetland ponies Harry & Kizzy

Christmas carriage rides & festive fun at the National Horse Racing Museum

  • Date: Saturday 13th December 2025
  • Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages! Under 3's go free
  • Location: National Horse Racing Museum, Newmarket
  • Carriage Ride: Under 3s not permitted

Make magical memories this Christmas at the Museum in Newmarket

Step into a world of festive cheer at the National Horse Racing Museum!

Enjoy a scenic carriage ride, get hands-on with Christmas crafts, and indulge in seasonal treats as you explore the museum’s outdoor areas.

Children will love meeting Father Christmas in his cosy grotto stable, where they’ll be greeted by his adorable Shetland pony elves, Harry and Kizzy. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends.

  • Carriage Ride: A festive journey around the museum grounds
  • Crafts & Games: Fun for all ages with seasonal activities
  • Santa’s Grotto: Meet Father Christmas and his pony elves
  • Festive Stalls: Enjoy tasty treats and shop for Christmas goodies
  • Photography: Capture magical moments with Santa and the ponies

Join us for a day of festive fun and create unforgettable Christmas memories at the National Horse Racing Museum!

Location

National Horseracing Museum

Palace St,
Newmarket,
CB8 8EP
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How to find us

For people travelling by car there are a number of car parks in Newmarket, the two closest to the museum are Rous Road, CB8 8LX (short stay) and All Saints, CB8 8ET (long stay) car parks. The museum is just a short walk from Newmarket train station and Newmarket bus station.

Facilities
  • Parking & disabled parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bakery
  • Shop
  • Toilets & accessible toilets
  • Baby changing
  • Lifts
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Can children visit the National Horseracing Museum for free?

Children under the age of 16 can visit the National Horseracing Museum for free. 

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