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National Horseracing Museum

The historic racing town of Newmarket in Suffolk is home to the National Horseracing museum.

Retired jockeys and trainers staff the museum, dedicated to horse racing history.

Its exhibits include the head of Persimmon, winner of the 1896 Royal Derby, and the pistol used by Victorian jockey Fred Archer to take his life - according the the museum's official website.

Visitors can learn about the nuts and bolts of racing in the museum's Practical Gallery where they are allowed to tack up a model horse and dress up in silks.

Details of current exhibitions, opening times and charges are on the museum website.