Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre, Near Nuneaton: Open Daily. Admission Charge
Details
Accessibility:
Designated disability parking bays. Disability toilets and baby-changing facilities. Level surfaces and ramps throughout the site. Wheelchair available.
Brief description:
Site of the Battle of Bosworth, fought on 22 August 1485 between Richard III (House of York) and Henry Tudor (House of Tudor). It was the last battle between the two royal households where Richard III was killed defending the English throne. Bosworth Heritage Centre offers a full history of the battle and how it was lost and won. Visit Leicester Cathedral to see the tomb of Richard III.
Address:
Bosworth Battlefield, Ambion Lane, Sutton Cheney, Nuneaton. CV13 0AD
Email:
Phone:
Website:
www.leicestercathedral.com/visiting-king-richards-tomb/ (Visit Leicester Cathedral to see the tomb of Richard III)
Directions:
From Sutton Cheney head south west towards Bosworth Road (0.5 mile apx). Turn onto Ambion Lane and continue until destination (1.mile apx). Bosworth Heritage Centre is on the left. Bosworth Heritage Centre and Battlefield is well signposted with brown heritage signage.
Opening Times:
Open daily 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. Country Park open daily 7.00 am - 4.00 pm
Admission Charges - Adult - £8.95, Concession - £8.00, Child - £5.75 (3-15 yrs, children under 3 free). Family ticket available. Accompanied Carer - Free
Tickets valid for 1 year with unlimited re-admission
10% discount if ticket purchased on-line.
Transport:
There is good bus network into and around Leicester.
For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info/ or call 0871 200 22 33
Amenities:
Pay & Display parking and designated disability parking. Country Park, gift shop, and Tithe Farm restaurant offers large selection menu. Hands-on activities, displays and exhibitions, guided walks and talks on the battle. Hawk and Falconry display. Battle Re-enactment events(please ring venue for details).
Visit Leicester Cathedral to see the tomb of Richard III.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
711 metres*
1.19 miles*
1.97 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.