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Palace House is a designated grade II* listed building and is the surviving pavilion of a royal palace built by Charles II in the late 17th century. This building was owned by the Royal Family until 1855.

FHDC began a major two year restoration project in July 1996. To restore the vaulting in the main ground floor rooms, craftsmen, carpenters and bricklayers researched and revived old skills and techniques. A number of original doorways have been uncovered and, late in its restoration, one of the real treasures of the building was discovered by accident. Hidden in the first floor brick wall, workmen found what looked like an old mirror. Further investigation revealed a window, complete with glass. The solid framed window with its sash and counter-balance mechanism was among the first, if not the first, of its type to be used in this country when the Palace was completed in 1671.

Today the building houses the Tourist Information Centre on the ground floor, with the remaining two floors used as a wedding venue and conference centre. For visitors to the town this should be the first point of contact where you will find information and guides to help you explore Newmarket and the surrounding area.

The Home of Horseracing Trust plan to restore the Stable Yards to house a relocated and enhanced National Horseracing Museum, and the Retraining of Racehorses Charity.