Other places · East Midlands
Exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England
In or near Leicester.
Exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Croft — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester · 0.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England is a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The King Richard III Visitor Centre offers an interactive experience exploring the life and death of King Richard III, including the archaeological discovery of his remains. Visitors can engage with displays that detail his rise to power and the historical context of the Wars of the Roses.
Place summary
The exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England took place in the West Midlands. This significant event involved the discovery of the king's remains beneath a car park in Leicester, leading to his reinterment at Leicester Cathedral. Richard III was the last king of the House of York and the last of the Plantagenets, marking an important moment in English history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6341, -1.1363
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE1 5DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester South
- Phone
- +44 300 300 0900
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Mo-Fr,Su 10:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.kriii.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England?
- Exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE1 5DB), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is Exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England?
- Exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE1 5DB.
- How do I get to Exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE1 5DB.