King Richard III Visitor Centre & Leicester Cathedral

Leicester, Leicestershire

The story of the discovery of Richard III's remains under a car park, with the original grave site; his tomb is in Leicester Cathedral opposite.

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Mooch tip See the tomb in the cathedral afterwards (free).

Visiting

Opening times: Usually daily
How long to allow: 1.5 hours
Best time to go: Any time
Accessibility: Fully accessible

Getting there

Address: 4A St Martin's, Leicester, LE1 5DB
Parking: City car parks
Nearest station: Leicester (10 min walk)

Places to stay near King Richard III Visitor Centre & Leicester Cathedral

Castle Park HotelLeicester · ££ · 0.2 km away St Martins Lodge HotelLeicester · £££ · 0.2 km away The Gresham AparthotelLeicester · ££ · 0.2 km away The Villare HotelLeicester · ££ · 0.3 km away Holiday Inn LeicesterLeicester · £££ · 0.3 km away The Grand HotelLeicester · £££ · 0.4 km away

See all places to stay around Leicester

More to do nearby

Science & discoveryNational Space CentreLeicester, Leicestershire · 2 km awayAdults from £22

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