Britain's Jockey Club Offers a Rare Behind-the-Scenes Experience

For centuries, the historic Jockey Club Rooms in Newmarket has been a meeting place for some of the country's most powerful people, including Royalty and Prime Ministers, and now it's the public's turn. Nestled in the Suffolk countryside and just an hour from London, this jewel of British horseracing has much to offer this summer.

For the first time in its 260-year history, The Jockey Club is inviting the British public to stay in the historic Rooms as part of a set of exclusive mid-week and weekend breaks during August, which will give visitors unique access to the birthplace of thoroughbred horseracing.

The high-end breaks will include a private tour of the Rooms and its priceless equine art collection; a visit to The National Stud, which Her Majesty The Queen opened in 1967 and is now run by The Jockey Club, a guided tour of the National Horseracing Museum and a personal trip around a local stable to witness the training of a champion racehorse firsthand. There is also the opportunity to visit the miles of training gallops, to watch some of the world's finest and most valuable thoroughbreds being put through their paces against the beautiful pastoral landscape.

Visitors will be wined and dined during their break, with a Champagne reception and formal dinner in the Members' Dining Room, served by the critically acclaimed catering team at the Jockey Club Rooms. To ensure guests enjoy the ultimate horseracing experience, the weekend also includes an afternoon's racing at Newmarket's July Course, giving guests the opportunity to see world famous horses and jockeys in action!

A weekend at the Jockey Club Rooms in Newmarket is the perfect UK break, whether you're an avid sports fan, a lover of British heritage or simply want to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Newmarket remains at the heart of Britain's second most attended sport and now it's your turn to glimpse a rare insight into the fascinating world of horseracing and all it has to offer.

• Two night midweek all inclusive break packages for two adults including a member's style 3-course dinner and private tour of Newmarket's leading racing landmarks start at £535 per person.
• Two night weekend all inclusive break packages for two adults sharing in a luxurious superior room start and an afternoon of racing start at £602 per person.

Tour highlights include:

• Overnight accommodation at the prestigious Jockey Club Rooms
• Members' style 3-course supper
• Tour of the Jockey Club Estates Training Gallops
• Private visit to a training yard
• Champagne reception and formal dinner in the Members' Dining Room
• An afternoon's racing at Newmarket's July Course*
• Tour of the National Stud and National Horseracing Museum
• Behind the scenes visit to Newmarket's Equine Hospital
(*Weekend tour only)

Limited availability:

Only two short break tours are scheduled for summer 2011 with limited spaces available.

Dates:

• Friday 5th - Sunday 7th August 2011
• Tuesday 16th – Thursday 18th August 2011
• Limited availability so advisable to book in advance

Inclusive two night break package price:

Midweek Break: £535 Classic Room £570 Superior Room
Weekend Break: £567 Classic Room £602 Superior Room

The prices quoted are per person and are all-inclusive apart from drinks on the first night, and, on the weekend package only, drinks at the Racecourse – all of which will be charged as taken. It is based on two people sharing a twin or double room and is subject to availability. Please enquire about single supplements.

The prices quoted include: two nights shared accommodation in a twin or double room including full English breakfast; tea & homemade cake on arrival and on Day 2; tour of the Rooms and its art collection; Members' style 3-course supper; admission to Museum; morning coffee; admission to The National Stud; light lunch (Day 2); private visit to the Equine Hospital; Champagne reception; formal dinner hosted by local Newmarket trainer; gallops tour; private visit to a training yard; mini-bus transfers; buffet lunch at JCR (Day 3) and VAT.

The weekend break includes a ‘Classic' racing package at Newmarket Racecourse, which includes: admission badge to the Premier Enclosure and restaurant facility; Racecard; reserved table for the day; 2-course lunch; drinks service direct to your table; Tote betting facility; television showing live racing; hostess and floral centrepiece on each table. The weekend break does not include: tea and cake on arrival, light lunch Day 2 (as this will be enjoyed as part of the race package) and the visit to the Equine Hospital.

For more information on the breaks or to make a reservation, please contact Victoria Mills on 01638 663101 or enquiries@jockeyclubrooms.co.uk. Alternatively, please visit the website at www.jockeyclubrooms.co.uk