Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
ENTRY
from £6.95
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Sutton Cheney
What it’s like
Interactive Battle of Bosworth exhibition, Discovery Zone and free country-park trails near Market Bosworth.
Walk the 1485 battlefield trails for free, then step into the ticketed exhibition where kids can try on replica armour, dig into the Discovery Zone and piece together how Richard III lost his crown.
Exhibition tickets: Adult £10, Concession £9, Child (3-15) £6.95, Family from £20. Under-3s and accompanied carers free. A ticket gives 12 months re-entry to the exhibition (not valid for the Medieval Festival). Guided walks run on weekends and bank holidays from £3 child / £4.50 adult.
Open daily: April-October 10:00-17:00; November-March 10:00-16:00 (last exhibition entry one hour before close). Tithe Barn Cafe and gift shop on site. Pay and display parking from £2.
About 12 miles from Leicester / easy day-trip from Hinckley and Market Bosworth - brown crossed-swords signs from the main roads.
Facilities
Plan your visit
How much does Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre cost?
Entry starts from £6.95. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's parking on site.
Can we eat there?
Yes, there's a café, and there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.
Is it OK with a baby or toddler in tow?
Yes, there's baby change.
How accessible is it?
The venue lists wheelchair access and an accessible toilet.
Can the dog come?
Yes, it's listed as dog friendly. Worth checking any on-lead rules before you set off.
Do they do birthday parties?
Yes, the venue offers group bookings. Details and booking on their site.
Is it indoors?
No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.
How do we find it?
Set in the heart of England between Sutton Cheney and Shenton, accessible by road, foot, canal and via the Battlefield Railway line. Follow brown signs with crossed swords. Approx 9.5km/6 miles from Jct 1 on the M69, close to Market Bosworth, 5.5km/3.5 miles north from Hinckley and 19km/12 miles from Leicester. Bus service 153 runs from Leicester to Market Bosworth (not Sundays); Fox Connect on-demand bus service also available. Rail services to Nuneaton and Leicester, plus the Battlefield Line heritage railway from Shackerstone Station. Canal visitors can use 48-hour visitor moorings at Sutton Cheney Wharf on the Ashby Canal.
Experiences
'Piecing Together the Past' and The 1485 Sculpture Trail
A trail/exhibit referenced on site as part of Explore Bosworth.
Guided Walks
Guided walks around the 2km Battlefield Trail led by Battlefield Guides, covering the Wars of the Roses and the Battle of Bosworth, offered every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
Interactive Exhibition Galleries
indoorsNine-room interactive exhibition telling the story of the Wars of the Roses and the Battle of Bosworth, following four characters: John the Archer, Colette the mercenary's wife, Alice a young girl from Leicester, and Lord Thomas Stanley. Includes the Wars of the Roses Gallery, Journey to Bosworth Gallery, Battle Rotunda with film and animated map table, Surgeon's Room, Aftermath Gallery, Tudor Rotunda, Tudor Legacy Gallery, Battlefield Quest Gallery and Two Kings Gallery. Visitors can try a long bow and replica costumes, helmets and chainmail. Assistance dogs only.
Also on site
1485 Tithe Barn Café
Licensed café serving cakes, sandwiches, coffees and teas, using predominantly locally produced ingredients. Food served inside the historic barn or outside on the patio. Has a dog friendly area.
Bosworth Gift Shop
Sells Bosworth related gifts, souvenirs and a historical book selection, located at the end of the Exhibition and accessible from the Courtyard.
Areas to explore
Battlefield Trail
outdoorsA 2.2km (1.25 mile) trail through the country park with panoramic views over the landscape and audio/visual information about the battle.
Country Park
outdoorsRural country park with a network of footpaths, picnic areas, cycling and a bridle path for horse riders.
The Bosworth Discovery Zone
A free space for families and young children to play and learn indoors and outdoors.
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