King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester

Name: King Richard III Visitor Centre
Address: 4A St. Martins, Leicester, LE1 5DB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 300 300 0900

#16 among attractions in Leicester

Top attraction, Visitor center, Archaeological site, Specialty museum, More...

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King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester

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Facts and practical information

The remains of Richard III, the last English king killed in battle, were discovered within the site of the former Grey Friars Priory in Leicester, England, in September 2012. Following extensive anthropological and genetic testing, the remains were ultimately reinterred at Leicester Cathedral on 26 March 2015. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°38'3"N, 1°8'10"W

Address

4A St. MartinsLeicester South (Castle)Leicester LE1 5DB United Kingdom

Contact

+44 300 300 0900

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Day trips

King Richard III Visitor Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Haymarket Shopping Centre, Highcross Leicester, Leicester Market, Silver Arcade.

~1340 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Haymarket Shopping Centre, Leicester
7 min walk • The Haymarket Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in the city centre of Leicester, England. It was opened on 4 June 1973 as the Haymarket Centre and was the country's second shopping centre after the Bull Ring, Birmingham.
~840 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Highcross Leicester, Leicester
5 min walk • Highcross Leicester is a shopping centre in Leicester, England. It was opened as The Shires in 1991 to supplement the Haymarket Shopping Centre, also since re-developed. It was built on a central location within the city centre on Eastgates and High Street.
~710 ftE
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Leicester Market, Leicester
4 min walk • Leicester Market is a market in The City of Leicester, England, on Market Place just south of the clock tower. It is around 800 years old and was moved to the current site around 700 years ago. It is the largest outdoor covered market in Europe.
~720 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Silver Arcade, Leicester
4 min walk • Silver Arcade is a Grade II listed building in the centre of Leicester, England. A former shopping arcade, Silver Arcade was built by Amos Hall in 1889.
~980 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Monuments and statues, Architecture
Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower, Leicester
5 min walk • The Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower is a major landmark and popular meeting point in Leicester, United Kingdom. It is located roughly in the middle of the area inside the ring-road, and is at the point where five major streets meet; Gallowtree Gate, Humberstone Gate, Haymarket, Church Gate and Eastgates.
~290 ftNW
Medieval edifice and a spire built in 1757
Leicester Cathedral, Leicester
2 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Saint Martin, Leicester, commonly known as Leicester Cathedral, is a Church of England cathedral in Leicester, England and the seat of the Bishop of Leicester.
~790 ftE
City hall, Queen Anne architecture
Leicester Town Hall, Leicester
4 min walk • Leicester Town Hall stands in the city centre of Leicester, England, in a square which contains a fountain. The building, which contains a Bike Park, is the main office of the City of Leicester. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~1140 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester
6 min walk • The Newarke Houses Museum is a public museum in Leicester, England. It incorporates the museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment, and has a range of exhibits illustrating post-medieval and contemporary Leicester.
~1250 ftW
Museum, History museum, Ruins
Jewry Wall, Leicester
7 min walk • The Jewry Wall is a substantial ruined wall of 2nd-century Roman masonry, with two large archways, in Leicester, England. It stands alongside St Nicholas' Circle and St Nicholas' Church.
0.5 miE
Nightlife, Cinema, Art gallery
Phoenix Square, Leicester
13 min walk • Phoenix Cinema and Arts Centre is a cinema, art gallery and café bar in the city centre of Leicester, England. The two modern cinema screens show everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, and there are often festivals and events.
~1680 ftSE
Museum
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester
9 min walk • The Leicester Museum & Art Gallery is a museum on New Walk in Leicester, England, not far from the city centre. It opened in 1849 as one of the first public museums in the United Kingdom. Leicester Museum & Art Gallery contains displays of science, history and art, both international and local.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is King Richard III Visitor Centre open?

King Richard III Visitor Centre is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to King Richard III Visitor Centre?

Nearby attractions include Leicester Cathedral, Leicester (2 min walk), Statue of Alice Hawkins, Leicester (3 min walk), Jewry Wall Museum, Leicester (3 min walk), All Saints Church, Leicester (4 min walk).

How to get to King Richard III Visitor Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to King Richard III Visitor Centre:

Bus

St Nicholas Circle • Lines: 103, 104 (8 min walk)
Haymarket Bus Station (9 min walk)

Train

Leicester (14 min walk)