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Cycle and Steam at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
Cycle and Steam at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
Cycle Route
VISITENGLAND QUALITY ASSURED VISITOR ATTRACTION MLA ACCREDITED MUSEUM STAY PLAY EXPLORE PARTICIPANTS
0116 305 7083
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Ambion Lane,
Sutton Cheney,
Market Bosworth,
Leicestershire,
CV13 0AD
Details
The site of the 1485 Battle of Bosworth, a major turning point in history where King Richard III lost his crown and life to Henry Tudor in one of the last great encounters of the war of the Roses.
*Surface - tarmac
*Type of Route - linear cycle – return via the Battlefield Line Steam Engine
*Distance - 8½ miles (13½km)
*Difficulty Level - moderate
*% Off-Road - all on country lanes
*Parking - Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre or Shenton Station (£1 charge)
*Public Toilets - Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre or Shenton Station
*Refreshments - Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre, various pubs and a shop in Stoke Golding and tearooms, Shenton
Other Routes to Try - Wider Battlefield - Bosworth
Miles: 8
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
Bosworth Battlefield Country Park
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
Tithe Barn Restaurant
Tithe Barn Restaurant
The Medieval ExhibitionEvents at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sun 24 Feb | Guided walk |
| Tue 30 Apr | Ghost Walk |
| Fri 31 May | Ghost Walk and Cheese & Wine Night |
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
Picnic site
Public toilets
Welcome Host
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesFood
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: SK 400002 Lat: 52.59846 Long: -1.41071
The Battlefield site is bounded by the A5, A444, A447 and B585 and is clearly signposted from all these roads in the vicinity of Market Bosworth.
Parking: with charge
Local Accommodation
