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!
Henry’s Roses: The Lives of Elizabeth of York, Margaret of Scotland and Mary of France
Henry VIII’s relationships with women didn't always go well. The king who had six wives, two of which he murdered.
The Missing Princes Project: Philippa Langley Reveals the Truth Behind the Princes in the Tower - SOLD OUT
After ten years of in-depth research and forensic investigation, The Missing Princes Project has reached its conclusion and Philippa Langley is ready to reveal the truth behind one of history’s greatest unsolved mysteries: the fate of the Princes in the Tower.
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.
Leicester's Old Town Festival: Romans, Dragons & St George
Step into the world of the Romans and celebrate St. George at Leicester’s exciting new free festival!
Medieval Rabbit Hunt - Hop into History this Easter
Hop into history this Easter at the King Richard III Visitor Centre!
Celebrating Our Tourism Superstar Nomination!
It’s an honour to be recognised alongside some of the UK’s best attractions.