About King Richard III Visitor Centre
Discover the remarkable story of England's most controversial monarch at this award-winning museum where Richard III's remains were found, featuring interactive exhibits and accessible facilities for all visitors.
What's nearby
- St Martin's Square next door
- Leicester Cathedral next door
- The Guildhall Museum next door
- Forbidden Planet Leicester 150m away
- Highcross Leicester 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Me and my son visited Leicester for a day trip and the king Richard lll visitor centre was our favourite place of the day. We liked how different it was to most historical centres we have visited before. There was a lot of gaging interactive parts which my son really enjoyed and found it fun to partake in as a neurodivergent child. Would definitely recommend visiting for anyone who loves history.
· via Google
King Richard III Visitor Centre – A Brilliant Start to My Leicester Trip My first stop in Leicester was the King Richard III Visitor Centre, and I’m genuinely pleased with what I saw, learned, and experienced. The team has done a fantastic job bringing this chapter of history to life. The exhibition about King Richard III is smartly put together: clear, engaging, and not overwhelming with endless dates or names. It tells the story of who he was, how he became king, and how he died in a way that feels accessible and memorable. Upstairs, I discovered the unbelievable story of how his remains were found under a car park — a real highlight. The whole investigation is presented in a way that feels almost cinematic. The centre also has a café, a souvenir shop, and visitor‑only toilets — all very clean and well maintained. At £12.50, it’s not the cheapest attraction, but it was absolutely money well spent. I even treated myself to a lovely tea towel from the shop. Superb work all around. Well done to everyone involved. I truly hope this place stays open to the public forever.
· via Google
A mind blowing experience ; an incredible exhibit - has history, mystery , science and such an emotional experience for me. Loved this and feels incredible to know he was found after 527 years and given a place of honour in the cathedral 💜
· via Google
It is a must-visit if you like to learn more in-depth about England history. The impressive part of the centre is that the exhibition showed how the academics in Leicester investigated, analyzed and located the deceased King after hundreds of years by using modern technologies (like DNA).
· via Google
Visitors say this visitor center offers engaging exhibits about King Richard III's life and the fascinating discovery of his remains, including the actual burial site. They also highlight the excellent value, with tickets valid for a year, and the friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 4A Saint Martins, Leicester, LE1 5DB Get directions
- Category
- Sightseeing & Attractions
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2,169 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Leicester