The Visitor Centre is celebrating a win at the School Travel Awards, which took place yesterday.

Organised by School Travel Organiser magazine, the School Travel Awards recognise the best venues, attractions, and companies for educational visits, and is the UK’s biggest event for school travel and learning outside the classroom providing a celebration of the very best in the sector. The Visitor Centre was presented with its trophy by TV newsreader and journalist, Fiona Bruce.

The educational offering at the Visitor Centre has evolved over time and the learning team now offer a wide range of resources and workshops for schools and colleges including a workshop where pupils can dress a medieval knight for battle and a discovery pack that supports pupils in their exploration of the exhibition. The team also provide bespoke learning opportunities for students in further education.

Iain Gordon, Visitor Centre Director said: “We are so pleased to be recognised as the Best Venue for History Learning. The Visitor Centre’s sole purpose is to further the education for all visitors in the story of King Richard III and our work with schools and colleges is a large part of that work.”