Christmas Afternoon Tea at King Richard III Visitor Centre
Celebrate the festive season with our delicious Christmas Afternoon Tea in the King Suite
A Medieval Christmas - Christmas for Groups!
Celebrate the festive season with a unique Christmas experience in the heart of Leicester’s historic Old Town
Volunteer Spotlight: Celebrating Rob and His Passion for Richard III
Meet Rob, one of the friendly and knowledgeable volunteer guides who helps bring the story of Richard III to life for visitors at the King Richard III Visitor Centre.
Meet a Falconer and Her Bird of Prey at the King Richard III Visitor Centre
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Event for Home Educating Families - 12th March 2026
A day for home educating families to find out about King Richard III, who he was and how archaeologists found and identified his remains.
Event for Home Educating Families (SEND) - 12th March 2026
A day for home educating families (SEND) to find out about King Richard III, who he was and how archaeologists found and identified his remains.
International Women’s Day: Celebrating Philippa Langley
This International Women’s Day, we recognise the extraordinary determination and impact of Philippa Langley, the driving force behind one of the most remarkable historical discoveries of our time.
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