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Using great storytelling, beautiful design and 21st century technology, the King Richard III Visitor Centre tells the fascinating and moving story of the life, death and discovery of King Richard III.
The visitor centre stands on the site of the medieval friary of the Grey Friars, where the king’s remains were buried over 500 years ago.
The exhibition charts the king’s life and death – and explains the events that led to his hasty burial and eventual rediscovery. It reveals one of the greatest archaeological detective stories ever told and features the first-ever genome sequencing of ancient DNA.
Visitors will be able to see the exact place where Richard’s remains were buried over 500 years ago. This poignant place has been transformed into a glass-floored contemplative space.
The centre is a stone's throw away from Leicester Cathedral, which has housed the tomb of King Richard III since a reinterment ceremony in March 2015.
Tel: +44 (0)300 3000900
| Opening hours (1 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Last admission is one hour and 20 minutes before closing.
During school holidays the Visitor Centre closes at 5pm, Monday – Friday.
The Visitor Centre is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
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| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult (16+) | £8.95 |
| Child (5-15 years) | £4.75 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £21.50 |
| Senor Citizen, Student | £8.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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