Closed for Annual Maintenance
We are closed for annual maintenance from the 8th of January, reopening on the 20th of January.
Winter Closing Dates 2023/24
Winter Closing dates for King Richard III Visitor Centre
The Princes In The Tower an audience with Philippa Langley
The Princes In The Tower: Solving History’s Greatest Cold Case an audience with Philippa Langley
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!