Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Greyfriars Church
In or near Leicester.
Greyfriars Church — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Croft — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester · 0.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Greyfriars Church is a archaeological located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The King Richard III Visitor Centre offers an interactive exploration of the life and legacy of King Richard III, including the archaeological discovery of his remains. Visitors can engage with displays that detail the historical context of his reign and the mysteries surrounding his life and death.
Place summary
Greyfriars Church is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and remains, reflecting the architectural styles of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6340, -1.1364
- 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
- osm: node/2141462574 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greyfriars Church?
- Greyfriars Church is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE1 5DB), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is Greyfriars Church?
- Greyfriars Church — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Greyfriars Church?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE1 5DB.
- How do I get to Greyfriars Church?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE1 5DB.