King Richard III Centre & Leicester

Come with us as we visit King Richard III Centre & Leicester for the day.

Immerse yourself in the beautiful story-telling and cutting-edge interactives about King Richard III's life, death and the science behind his re-discovery. On the site where the incredible story, of the English King under the car park, last to die in battle, first to be DNA tested, unfolded. Turn detective travel back through time and uncover the plot lines, birth rights, family connections and quarrels that combined to create an intricate story of medieval murder, mystery and mayhem. Unravel the facts about the Wars of the Roses, you can find out how Richard rose to power, becoming the Last Plantagenet King and decide for yourself what really happened to the Princes in the Tower…

Fast-forward over 500 years to a car park in Leicester where the amazing evidence-gathering, led to an archaeological dig that resulted in the discovery of the long-lost remains of King Richard III.

ADMISSION TO THE VISITOR CENTRE IS INCLUDED IN THIS TRIP!!

PLEASE NOTE:        Day Excursions are non refundable. Children under 5 are not allowed to travel on the front row seats.

Please Note : If you wish to take a mobility scooter, wheelchair or rollator with you it must be requested at the time of booking. Any such equipment must fold flat for storage or be capable of being broken down into pieces of no more than 20kg. We cannot accept larger scooters (class 3) as these are too large and heavy to lift. We sometimes operate minibus feeders to minimise time, these vehicles CANNOT convey motorised wheelchairs/scooters.