King Richard III Visitor Centre
4A Saint Martins, Leicester, United Kingdom
About King Richard III Visitor Centre
Welcome to the King Richard III Visitor Centre, a must-visit destination located in the heart of Leicester, United Kingdom. Our iconic establishment is a point of interest for history enthusiasts, tourists, and travelers alike. We offer an immersive experience like no other, where you can travel back in time to discover the life and times of one of the most legendary English monarchs, King Richard III.
Our center is located at 4A St Martins, Leicester, and features state-of-the-art exhibitions, interactive displays, and immersive experiences that will transport you to the 15th-century England where King Richard III ruled. Our exhibitions feature displays of the archaeological findings that led to the discovery of King Richard III's remains in a car park in 2012. We also showcase the political and social context of his reign, his life, and death, and his impact on history.
Our experienced team of travel agents is here to help you plan your visit and to provide you with any assistance you may need. We offer a range of visitor facilities, including a gift shop, coffee shop, and a designated learning space that can be booked for groups and educational visits.
The King Richard III Visitor Centre is easily accessible via public transport, and there are many car parks nearby for those traveling by car. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to ensure that your visit to our center is one to remember.
Whether you are a history enthusiast, a tourist, or someone seeking a unique and engaging experience, the King Richard III Visitor Centre is an essential destination for you. Visit us today and discover the story of a legendary English king.
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4A St Martins, Leicester LE1 5DB, United Kingdom
Opening hours of King Richard III Visitor Centre
Monday:
10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday:
10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday:
10:00 - 16:00
Thursday:
10:00 - 16:00
Friday:
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday:
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
10:00 - 16:00
Reviews of King Richard III Visitor Centre
"A wonderful experience, the visitor centre is excellently laid out with a lot of interesting detail. The display covers the early history then builds up to the details of the dig, with the grave site as the calm, serene and very moving finale."
"" A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!" If you are interested in the history of our country and what became of King Richard 111 and the truth surrounding his life and brutal death this is an absolute must see. The story of how the king's grave was discovered is fascinating and brilliantly illustrated in a storyboard of wonderful detail throughout the rooms of this fine building in the heart of Leicester. The cathedral was closed for work so we were unable to see the tomb but you can see the actual grave site with the skeleton cleverly projected onto the excavation beneath a glass platform. Displays of weapons, armour, short films, rousing music and sound effects add to the atmosphere and understanding of this epic event in history. Highly recommended!"
"Great display around Richard III and the War of the Roses as the foundation of his crowning. Really detailed and in depth description of how he was unearthed and the process they went through. Could be a little dry for kids but they've got a couple of interactive pieces and dress up sections to hold their attention!"
"It was amazing. In fact I felt very emotional at the end. If you are interested in history it is a must do place. Leicester itself has lots of beautiful buildings. I'm so glad I decided to spend a few days here"
"We bought 2 adult tickets for £9.25 each. The tickets give you an annual pass to return for 12 months, although there is not a lot to return for. Whilst the history and story is very interesting we just felt some displays were too text heavy. Also whilst reading the text there are some visual displays in the same room with loud audio playing which is very distracting whilst trying to read. Some of videos like the press conference, don't appear to have any subtitles which would make it easier to follow the video as audio is quiet in places. The most interesting part of the museum is the burial site and the casket used to transfer the remains to the cathedral. It is an interesting piece of history and a fascinating story, just feel it could be better presented."
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