King Richard III Statue and Visitor Centre, Leicester, Leicesershire
Details
Accessibility
"Our exhibition and facilities are designed to be fully accessible to our disabled visitors. We estimate a visit to the Centre will last approximately 90 minutes, most of which time visitors will be required to stand whilst making their way around the exhibition and grave site area. However, there is seating within the courtyard and White Boar Café.
There is a unisex accessible toilet located at the back of the exhibition, next to the stone stairwell, on the ground floor. Please note we do not have hoist facilities in the toilet.
- There are also facilities for baby changing.
Some of the exhibits include audio content, and most of these are accompanied by subtitles on screen.
In addition to subtitles, the King Richard III Visitor Centre app can be downloaded onto a smartphone or tablet. The app provides transcripts of the audio content in the exhibition, as well as additional information. You can find out more about this and download the app here.
There is a hearing loop at reception for visitors using hearing aids and guests are able to bring carers to assist.
We can arrange a personal BSL guided tour – please contact us in advance of your visit by email or by calling 0116 454 4315.
Car parks operated by Leicester City Council include free parking for blue badge holders. The closest designated Blue Badge parking spaces are on Greyfriars however, spaces are very limited. There is also Blue Badge parking available on Applegate, which is a two-minute walk from the Centre.
Leicester offers a shopmobility scheme. Shopmobility is a free loan service providing scooters, powerchairs and wheelchairs, available to anyone who struggles to walk around the city centre. Membership is required in order to use the scheme however membership is free, and the scheme can be used immediately after joining. To become a member, you will need two proofs of identity (which include your current address) and two passport-sized photographs. You can find out more about the shopmobility scheme on the council’s shopmobility web page. https://www.leicester.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/shopmobility/ "
Brief description
"Discover an incredible story at the King Richard III Visitor Centre"
Address
King Richard III Visitor Centre
4A St Martins
Leicester
LE1 5DB
Phone
0300 300 0900
Website
Directions
"The Visitor Centre is within a pedestrianised part of the city, with no on-site parking and so we would advise against using our postcode to navigate your way to us if driving. As a city centre attraction, the Visitor Centre does not have any designated parking. There are many car parks within Leicester city centre, close to the Visitor Centre. Please note that these car parks are not operated by the Visitor Centre and that use of these parking bays are subject to the terms and conditions of the car park operator.
Car parks operated by Leicester City Council include free parking for blue badge holders. The closest designated Blue Badge parking spaces are on Greyfriars however, spaces are very limited. There is also Blue Badge parking available on Applegate, which is a two-minute walk from the Centre. "
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
https://kriii.com/opening-times/
Transport
"By train: The nearest railway station is Leicester station. The railway station is 0.6 miles/1.0km, around a 10-15-minute walk, from the Visitor Centre and taxis are available from the station.
- By bus: The nearest bus station is St Margaret’s and National Express and Regional Buses terminate here. The bus station is 0.6 miles/1km, around a 10-15-minute walk, from the Visitor Centre.
- By coach: The nearest coach drop-off point is Southgates. Southgates is 200 metres, around a 1-minute walk, from the Visitor Centre."
Amenities
Baby Changing Facilities
Cafe
Shop
Travel Information
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Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
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Location
Nearest Venues
Leicester Guildhall. Open daily. Free entry.
108 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.