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Visitor Centre joins British Deaf Association celebrations…
23 October 2015
The King Richard III Visitor Centre are helping the British Deaf Association to celebrate their 125th anniversary with a day of British Sign Language-led tours.
SAND SCULPTURES NEARING COMPLETION…
27 August 2015
As the four world-class international artists put the final touches in place, this is your last chance to see the transformation process of sand to sculpture!
Commemorative medal marks King Richard’s return
31 July 2015
A commemorative medal has been created marking the reinterment of King Richard III in Leicester Cathedral
Richard lll effect brings almost £60 million to city
19 May 2015
THE discovery of King Richard lll brought in more than £59 million to Leicester’s economy, from the time of the discovery to the reinterment, according to an independent assessment
Bosworth buzzing with interest during Richard III reinterment week
31 March 2015
Visitors from around the globe flocked to Leicestershire County Council's Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre during a week-long programme of events to coincide with the reinterment of King Richard III
Discover more about King Richard III in Leicester and Leicestershire
30 March 2015
Range of activities, events and experiences available for visitors - follows worldwide interest in reinterment of last Plantagenet King of England
8,000 flames mark King's reburial
24 March 2015
More than 8,000 flickering flames will illuminate the streets around Leicester Cathedral in a stunning commemoration of the reinterment of King Richard III
Overnight stay booking for King Richard III reinterment
20 March 2015
If you're looking to stay in Leicester during next week's reinterment, advice is to 'book as soon as you can'