National Horseracing Museum

Newmarket is bursting with talent this week and not just of the four-legged variety. Visitors to the town for the sales and racing can also take advantage of the art scene with a stunning new exhibition of the Society of Equestrian Artists (SEA) having just opened in the National Horseracing Museum. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the SEA, 'We Give You The Horse' runs until May 21 and comprises the work of more than 40 leading members of the society with some familiar names among them.  Plenty of people in...

The National Horseracing Museum (NHRM) in Newmarket has accepted three large historic equine portraits by the renowned British artist John Wootton (1682-1764), which will be on public display from Thursday, April 23. The paintings were acquired through the Arts Council's Acceptance in Lieu Scheme and were commissioned by Sir John Dutton in the 1720s, part of a series of seven equine portraits for his home at Sherborne Park in Gloucestershire. The horses depicted - Lord Bridgewater's Ashridge Ball, Lord Harley's Bloody Shouldered Arabian and the Duke of Devonshire's Flying Childers...

A new, free exhibition, We Give You The Horse, will open at the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket from April 29 through May 21. The exhibit is presented in association with Bedmax. Showcasing paintings and sculpture by leading members of The Society of Equestrian Artists (SEA), the exhibition offers visitors the opportunity not only to view but also to purchase a diverse collection of equine-inspired works. Alongside contemporary pieces, visitors can also see an original artwork by Sir Alfred Munnings, on loan from the Munnings Art Museum in Essex. The...

Located on Motcomb Street in Belgravia, the Osborne Studio Gallery exhibition 'Silks, Horses and Hounds' by Nichola Eddery runs from Monday, June 16 through to Saturday, July 5. Admission to the gallery is free, with more information available at www.osg.uk.com. The daughter of former champion jockey Pat Eddery and descended from a long line of jockeys and trainers dating back three generations on both sides of her family, Eddery has spent the last year and a half as artist in residence at the National Horseracing Museum in the centre of...

Horseplay, an exhibit showcasing over 50 rare and antique board games focused on horseracing, will be displayed at the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket beginning on Apr. 4. The games are on loan to the NHM from a private collection, and the exhibition is thought to be the largest display of horseracing-themed board games ever opened to the public. The games on display range from a wooden box with a hand crank dating from 1880, to a madcap drinking game where nobody can visit the loo before a 'pee break'...

On Saturday, December 14, between the hours of 10am and 4pm, the five-acre site of the National Horseracing Museum (NHRM) in Newmarket will open its doors to celebrate the arrival of the festive season. There is a special admission price of £6 per adult and £4 per child, with under 5's FREE. The ticket price includes access to all outside areas of the NHRM and a ride on Santa's horse and carriage. Tickets are available to purchase in advance online or on the day at the Gift Shop. Click here...

A unique collection of hair trophies from famous racehorses is one of the highlights of the 'Race To History' horse racing memorabilia auction to be held by Graham Budd Auctions at 1 p.m. on Nov. 13. Held in partnership with Weatherbys, the auction will be located at the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket. The Bob Champion Cancer Fund, The Injured Jockeys Fund and Racing Welfare all set to benefit from specially donated lots. "Collecting locks of horse hair might seem like an unusual pastime, but it's provided us with an...

The National Horseracing Museum today announced the launch of the second year of the Awards for Young Writers on Horseracing, open to people aged between 11 and 25 living in the UK. The Awards are sponsored by the Wilmington Trust and separated into two age categories: 16-25 - up to 1,200 words 11-15 - up to 700 words The winner of the under 16s category will receive £250 in prize money, while £500 will be awarded to the winner of the under 26s section. The winning entries will be published...

Fans of sporting art can look forward to a special lecture at the National Horseracing Museum (NHRM) in Newmarket to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the birth of renowned equine painter George Stubbs. Given by former NHRM director and art historian Christopher Garibaldi on Wednesday, September 11, the lecture looks at the life and work of Stubbs, with specific reference to his equestrian subjects, which include the famous painting of Whistlejacket, which hangs at the National Gallery. Tickets for the evening, which begins at 6pm in the John Lambton Rooms,...

This year marks the 150th anniversary since legendary jockey Fred Archer was first named champion jockey, and a one-off guided tour will be offered on Sept. 4 to celebrate the milestone, Discover Newmarket announced on Wednesday. The tour will investigate the close ties between Archer and Newmarket, with his great granddaughter, Diana Reynolds, providing details on Archer's life. On the tour, there will be a visit of Sir Mark Prescott's yard, Heath House Stables, where Archer began as an apprentice, and a guided visit by trainer James Fanshawe of his...

Following in the footsteps of the late Queen Elizabeth II, Her Majesty Queen Camilla has accepted an invitation to become the royal patron of the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket, the organization announced via presser on Monday. The announcement was made to mark the first anniversary of the coronation and a new Royal Yard tour has been launched by Discover Newmarket. It includes visits to Clarehaven Stables, where the King and Queen have horses in training. "Queen Elizabeth II opened the National Horseracing Museum in November 2016 and was a...

ICONS, a new photography exhibit at the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket, begins on May 2 and will last through Oct. 27, the museum announced on Tuesday. The exhibit features the work of the late John Reardon, with photos from thoroughbreds to Michelin-star chefs intermingled. Reardon's widow Sacha Lehrfreund collaborated with the NHM to stage the 35-work exhibition. For more details, please visit the museum website.