King Richard III Visitor Centre

Following the discovery of King Richard III remains under a car park in Leicester in 2012, you can now visit the location where the remains were found.  The King Richard III Visitor Centre allows you to explore the events that led up to such a significant find.  Housed within an award winning building, the visitor centre is proving popular so follow our guide packed with cheap ticket options to save yourself time & money.

The visitor centre is a must for both those interested in the journey to discovery as well as avid King Richard III fans. Ideally located just steps away from Leicester Cathedral where King Richard III remains are now re-interred, the centre is perfectly situated to visit alongside the cathedral.

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King Richard III Visitor Centre

King Richard III Visitor Centre; Cheap Tickets & Offers

1. If you purchase full price tickets for the King Richard III Visitor centre, you can return free of charge throughout the year, (during operating opening hours), allowing you further opportunities to explore this setting. This offer is not available to complimentary, discounted or school visit tickets. Look out for concessionary tickets available for children, families & seniors.

2. Whilst visitor centre does not come under the umbrella of English Heritage, it is deemed an ‘associated attraction’ that offers discounts off ticket prices.  English Heritage Members can pick up reduced price tickets for a day pass that covers both King Richard III Visitor Centre & Jewry Wall Museum. Simply present your membership card to secure discounted tickets. Promotions vary so worth checking out what is running on the date of your visit.

3. Blue Light Cardholders or members of the UK Defence Discount Service can pick up discounted tickets for King Richard III Visitor Centre.  Worth noting that ID and proof will be required on the day and the discount applied to card holder tickets only.

4.  Valid Blue Peter Badgeholders can pick up FREE entry when accompanied by a full paying adult. To gain free entry, a child, (5-15 years) must have a badge & a valid badge ID card and be accompanied by a full paying adult. If a paying adult is accompanied by 2 children with valid badges, free entry will be given to both children.  Tickets for Blue Peter badge card holders and accompanying adults must be purchased at the gate. More details available at Free Entry to King Richard III Visitor Centre for Blue Peter Badge Holders.

5. Extend your break with a Stay Play Explore Break that offers you the chance to enjoy hotel accommodation, entry to the King Richard III visitor attractions plus 2 other attractions of your choice.

6. The re-interment of King Richard III remains has now taken place at Leicester Cathedral.  Good to see that entrance to Leicester Cathedral is to remain FREE of charge and, with the visitor centre on the door step, it is ideal for a combined trip.

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King Richard III Visitor Centre

King Richard III Visitor Centre; Tips & Tricks

1. Winner of a prestigious architectural award, the visitor centre building is well worth a visit on merit alone. The awe-inspiring room that has been built around where the remains were discovered is simply breath-taking.

2. Learn about the story behind the discovery of King Richard III remains.  The multimedia interactive displays help to bring, both the story, and the people behind the discovery alive.

3. Explore the science behind the discovery and the descendants of King Richard III that helped to confirm his identity. Look out for a range of family friendly activities such as craft activities & costumed hosts aimed at younger guests.

4. We suggest you aim for a trip to the visitor centre to take around 1.5 – 2 hours.  Located within the heart of the city, King Richard III Visitor Centre is an idea base to explore Leicester.

5. For those interested in King Richard III, a trip to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre can be worth a visit. Whilst the actual Bosworth Battlefield is some miles away from the heritage centre, situated upon unmarked private land, the heritage centre provides viewpoints of the battlefield plus a range of activities to bring this battlefield back to life.

More information available at the King Richard III Visitor Centre.