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King Richard III Visitor Centre

Leicester, 0.2 miles from the city centre
Courtesy of King Richard III Visitor Centre

ENTRY

from £12.50

SETTING

Indoors

WHERE

Leicester

What it’s like

Museum on the Greyfriars dig site telling Richard III's story - adults from £12.50, under-4s free.

Interactive storytelling on the site where Richard III was found under a car park - Wars of the Roses, the dig, DNA ID, and the covered grave site itself.

Adults from £12.50; children 5-15 from £6.25; family ticket £32; concessions £11.50; under-4s free (still need a ticket). Book online ahead when you can. Mon-Fri and Sunday 10:00-16:00; Saturday and bank holidays 10:00-17:00. Last entry is earlier than closing - check before you go.

4A St Martins, Old Town, LE1 5DB, opposite Leicester Cathedral and a short walk from the Guildhall. Cafe and shop on site; wheelchair access published.

Joint tickets with Jewry Wall are available if you want Roman Leicester the same day.

Facilities

Café
Gift shop
Wheelchair accessible
Toilets
Booking required

Plan your visit

Do we need to book ahead?

Yes, booking is required, and you can book on their site. Turning up on spec risks a wasted trip.

How much does King Richard III Visitor Centre cost?

Entry starts from £12.50. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.

Can we eat there?

Yes, there's a café.

How accessible is it?

The venue lists wheelchair access.

What if it rains?

You're covered, it's indoors.

Areas to explore

  • Arts & Crafts Area

    indoors

    Arts and crafts area located in the White Boar Café.

  • Dressing Up Area

    indoors

    An area for children to dress up, part of the exhibition's family activities.

  • Dynasty Death & Discovery Exhibition

    indoors

    Main exhibition with interactive displays telling the story of King Richard III's life, death and rediscovery via DNA testing.

  • Grave Site / Memorial Space

    indoors

    Glazed viewing floor built directly above the spot where King Richard III's remains lay from 1485 until 2012, a space for contemplation and reflection.

  • Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Exhibition

    indoors

    Exhibition about the Wars of the Roses, including a Timeline of events and a Battle Wall detailing key battles and weaponry.

Experiences

  • Boar Hunt

    indoors

    Activity for younger visitors to find boars around the exhibition.

  • Rex Factor: Lost In Time App

    indoors

    Free app-based game exclusive to the Visitor Centre, played while exploring the exhibition, aimed at families and younger visitors.

  • The RIII Quest

    indoors

    Activity testing knowledge and research skills for younger visitors.

  • Wars of the Roses Shield Rubbing

    indoors

    Activity for younger visitors within the exhibition.

Also on site

  • The White Boar Cafe

    indoors

    On-site cafe at the Visitor Centre.

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