Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
The King Richard III Visitor Centre has been shortlisted for the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year award at the 2023 Leicestershire Promotions Tourism & Hospitality Awards.
Gold Accolade Awarded to King Richard III Visitor Centre
The King Richard III Visitor Centre has been awarded a Gold Accolade by Visit England in recognition of our outstanding Customer Service and fabulous Visitor Experience, one of only 91 attractions to be recognised with this award.
Mini Monsters Trail - October Half Term Leicester
Mini Monsters Trail at the King Richard III Visitor Centre this October Half Term
The city has been invaded by Inflatable Monsters and a troop of Mini Monsters have overrun the exhibitions and we need your help to find them all.
World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day 27th September
Travellers' Choice Award 2023
King Richard III Visitor Centre awarded 2023 Traveller's Award by Tripadvisor
New Greyfriars Digital Display
A new digital display that travels through time to show you the latest archaeological research undertaken about the Greyfriars Precinct and how Richard III's grave site has changed over half a millennia.
Science Club 2023
Science Club is back for the Summer Holidays at the King Richard III Visitor Centre, limited places available so book now!
Festival of Archaeology Event July 26th
Festival of Archaeology Event at the King Richard III Visitor Centre July 26th 2023
Duke of Edinburgh Visits Leicester
The Duke of Edinburgh visited the King Richard III Visitor Centre in May 2023.
His Royal Highness was able to view the exhibition and learn more about the archaeological dig to find King Richard III’s remains and subsequent DNA testing.