Historic houses · East Midlands
Wyggeston House
In or near Leicester.
Wyggeston House — house in City of Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Wyggeston House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in City of Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6345°, -1.1386°.
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Official information
Wyggeston House is the site of the King Richard III Visitor Centre, where visitors can explore the story of King Richard III through interactive displays and archaeological findings. The centre offers insights into his life, the Wars of the Roses, and the mystery surrounding the young Princes in the Tower.
Place summary
Wyggeston House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in Leicester, an unparished area of the West Midlands. This notable building is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6345, -1.1386
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE1 5LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester South
- Phone
- +44 300 300 0900
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester — 1 km
- Official site
- www.kriii.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17553632 (CC0)
- commons: Wyggeston House.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wyggeston House?
- Wyggeston House is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE1 5LD), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is Wyggeston House?
- Wyggeston House — house in City of Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Wyggeston House?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE1 5LD.
- Is Wyggeston House a listed building?
- Wyggeston House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Wyggeston House?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE1 5LD.