A Voice for King Richard III
History reimagined. The facial avatar of King Richard III speaking in the authentic pronunciation of his time.
Unwrap a Royal Christmas! Group Bookings Open for King Richard III's Christmas Experience!
Is your group looking for a unique way to celebrate Christmas this festive season? Consider the King Richard III Visitor Centre's Christmas Experience! Discover how Christmas was celebrated in medieval times with history and festive cheer, in Leicester
A Hat-Trick of National Awards for Leicestershire Tourism including Silver for the King Richard III Visitor Centre!
We’re thrilled to share that the King Richard III Visitor Centre has scooped a Silver Award in the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year category at the prestigious Visit England Awards for Excellence our first ever national award from Visit England!
Roots of Our Tree - King Richard III Project
Roots of our Tree marks the 10th anniversary of Richard III's reinterment, exploring what the discovery of the Last Plantagenet King means to young people from across Leicester, and how this internationally significant archaeological discovery inspired them to research their own ancestry
Visit England Awards for Excellence 2025: From White Boars to Black Holes – Leicester’s Award-Winning Attractions
We are thrilled to share some incredible news. The King Richard III Visitor Centre has been named a finalist in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025, competing in the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year category!
Volunteer Named Finalist for Lord Lieutenant’s Young Person of the Year
We are incredibly proud to share that one of our dedicated volunteers, Lamar Folkett, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Young Person of the Year Award at the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire’s Awards.
Celebrating Our Tourism Superstar Nomination!
It’s an honour to be recognised alongside some of the UK’s best attractions.
Opening Days New Year 2025
Christmas and New Year Opening Times
Princes in the Tower: A Damning Discovery
The centuries-old mystery of the Princes in the Tower is set to unravel in Channel 5's new documentary, Princes in the Tower: A Damning Discovery.