King Richard III Visitor Centre Leicester

Reviews

1. Lorie Castro ★★★★★

   I was very much looking forward to my visit here. I can't imagine a trip to England without visting the King Richard III Visitor Center. I am so glad we included it in our holiday. We went on week day. There was a class visiting, so it was loud. We had to try to go in areas the students weren't. On the other hand, as a Historian and educator, it was great to see students learning about history and I didn't mind at all. The employees were very friendly and helpful. The food at their cafe was good. We thought the displays were interesting and engaging. A couple of memorable displays were the replica of the king's skeleton and the halogram of where his body was found. I also liked the display showing how the car park changed over time and the video of how the king would have spoken. As a Richard III enthusiast from California, this was a must-see stop on our trip. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I highly recommend a visit.

   almost 7 months ago
2. Jacinda Revill ★★★★★

   Very informative and enjoyable visit. Staff were knowledgeable and provided a real insight into the burial of Richard lll and how they found him. We also then walked across the road to visit the cathedral to see his new resting place which complemented the visit to the visitor centre. Had lunch in the cafe which was great. Highly recommend a visit to both.

   almost 8 months ago
3. Dane ★★★★★

   A really awesome and well executed piece of history. The museum is amazing and the display which shows the location of Richard’s burial is incredible. There was an amazing volunteer named Julie who explained the full story behind the discovery of Richard. The centre has done an excellent job. It is a must visit for any historian.

   almost 9 months ago

1. Andrew King ★★★★★

   Loved visiting here. Very well put together and great displays to tell the story of Richard and the project to find him. Special thanks to Jan for her wonderful talk at the grave location about the dig and about the two Princes. A fantastic addition to Leicester

   1 year ago
2. LJ ★★★★★

   A very well thought through visitor centre , with very helpful, staff. Some of the exhibits are amazing, especially the 'interactive exhibits". It explained the 'science of the DNA testing' as well as the archaeology part. The history and circumstances of Richard III that led to him being at Bosworth Field, and the very sad outcome. The shop & cafe are excellent, and the outside courtyard- with beautifully planted flowers and trees are all excellent; with plenty of seating under shading trees. Altogether, the layout of the experience was very good, well thought out. The fact it had air con, all around the tour was also excellent. The tour is on two levels ground floor , and upper floor - which can be reached by a lift , so no problem for wheel chair users. It was a very moving moment to see where they actually found him in the car park; it has been preserved, for posterity, exactly where they found him, this is outside in a very beautiful 'sanctum' covered over with toughened glass. The visitor shop is also excellent, with many interesting gifts and books, on medieval topics, including the Yorks & Tudors.. The entrance "doubles" also as the exit. I am so glad I came, to see this exhibit - finally..!!

   1 year ago
3. Andrea Gilbey ★★★★★

   A wonderful experience, the visitor centre is excellently laid out with a lot of interesting detail. The display covers the early history then builds up to the details of the dig, with the grave site as the calm, serene and very moving finale.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Glyn Lewis ★★★★★

   " A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!" If you are interested in the history of our country and what became of King Richard 111 and the truth surrounding his life and brutal death this is an absolute must see. The story of how the king's grave was discovered is fascinating and brilliantly illustrated in a storyboard of wonderful detail throughout the rooms of this fine building in the heart of Leicester. The cathedral was closed for work so we were unable to see the tomb but you can see the actual grave site with the skeleton cleverly projected onto the excavation beneath a glass platform. Displays of weapons, armour, short films, rousing music and sound effects add to the atmosphere and understanding of this epic event in history. Highly recommended!

   almost 4 years ago
2. Charles Brooke-Taylor ★★★★☆

   Great display around Richard III and the War of the Roses as the foundation of his crowning. Really detailed and in depth description of how he was unearthed and the process they went through. Could be a little dry for kids but they've got a couple of interactive pieces and dress up sections to hold their attention!

   almost 4 years ago
3. Diane Burbidge ★★★★★

   It was amazing. In fact I felt very emotional at the end. If you are interested in history it is a must do place. Leicester itself has lots of beautiful buildings. I'm so glad I decided to spend a few days here

   almost 4 years ago

1. Nigel Sarsfield ★★★☆☆

   We bought 2 adult tickets for £9.25 each. The tickets give you an annual pass to return for 12 months, although there is not a lot to return for. Whilst the history and story is very interesting we just felt some displays were too text heavy. Also whilst reading the text there are some visual displays in the same room with loud audio playing which is very distracting whilst trying to read. Some of videos like the press conference, don't appear to have any subtitles which would make it easier to follow the video as audio is quiet in places. The most interesting part of the museum is the burial site and the casket used to transfer the remains to the cathedral. It is an interesting piece of history and a fascinating story, just feel it could be better presented.

   almost 4 years ago

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