King Richard III Visitor Centre
Richard III the last Plantagenet King
Immerse yourself in the incredible story of the last English king to die in battle and the first to be DNA tested.
Turn detective and travel back through time to uncover the plot lines, birth rights and family connections that combined to create an intricate story of medieval murder, mystery and mayhem.
As you unravel the facts about the Wars of The Roses, you can find out how Richard rose to power and decide for yourself what really happened to the Princes in the Tower.
Get caught in the middle of the Battle of Bosworth – feel the rumble of soldiers and the thunder of hooves as the Plantagenets and Tudors battle it out and where the King is cut down as he defends his crown.
Fast-forward over 500 years to a car park in Leicester city centre where the amazing evidence-gathering that resulted in the discovery of the long-lost remains of King Richard III is revealed.
Be inspired by the forensic science behind the identification of the remains and explore the techniques used to prove it was the lost king.
In final homage to England’s last warrior king, you can see for yourself the very spot where King Richard III remained undiscovered for so long.