Day 2: Sports museums & venues around Britain itinerary

Day 2: Newbury - Newmarket

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Henley - Newbury: 31 miles (50.1 km)
Newbury - Newmarket: 132miles (212.1 km)
Total for Day: 163 miles (262.2 km)

Hot air balloons above the Kentish countryside

British Balloon Museum (Newbury)

For a complete contrast, stop off a little further west at Newbury and wander around this colourful, quirky museum where you’ll find everything you ever wanted to know about hot-air ballooning – all under one roof.

Getting used to the horse! © National Horseracing Museum

National Horseracing Museum (Newmarket)

Drive northeast across country to the horseracing centre of Newmarket. The story of  ‘the sport of kings’ unfolds as you tour this museum – the people and horses involved in racing. Tack up a model horse and find out about the daily routine in a trainer's yard then dress up in silks before weighing out and riding a horse simulator.

Must see and do:

National Horseracing Museum (www.nhrm.co.uk/)

Go to Day 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

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