Welcome to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park
Visiting Bosworth
Interactive Exhibition Galleries
- April to October 10am to 5pm and November to March 10am to 4pm. Last entry an hour before the exhibition closes.
Journey through medieval England and discover the horrors of medieval warfare and how the Battle of Bosworth unfolded. Follow the fortunes of four characters: John the Archer, Colette the mercenary's wife, Alice the child & Lord Thomas Stanley and hear their stories during this turbulent time.
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1485 Tithe Barn Café
- Open Monday to Friday 10.00am to 3.00pm. Saturdays and Sundays 10.00am to 4.00pm. Kitchen closes at 2.00pm, so no hot food after this time. Drinks and snacks/cakes still available until closing.
- 01455 291048
A licensed café serving a selection of delicious cakes, sandwiches, coffees and teas.
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The Bosworth Discovery Zone and Family Fun
- Call 01455 290429.
- A free space for families and young children to play and learn indoors and outdoors.
A perfect choice for an organised family day out including guided walks, trails, the exhibition (with activities for children), the 1485 Tithe Barn cafe and the Bosworth Discovery Zone.
Read more about 'The Bosworth Discovery Zone and Family Fun'Bosworth Medieval Festival 2026
The hugely popular Bosworth Medieval Festival will be making a welcome return this August with tickets now on sale.
The two-day festival, which attracts thousands of visitors to Leicestershire County Council’s Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, featuring reenactors and traders from across the country, will take place on the weekend of Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August.
Tickets are valid for both days.
What's on at Bosworth
Guided Walks
- Saturday 16th May to Sunday 17th May, 11:30am to 3:30pm
Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a fascinating historical walk around our beautiful country park.
Naughty Nature Hunt
- Saturday 23rd May to Sunday 31st May, 10am to 4pm
Can you find them all and help put an end to their antics?
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Knight School
- Monday 25th May, 11am to 1:30pm
Wanted: Brave squires of ages 7 - 14 years to join Sir John of Bosworth to become a Knight of the Realm!
Late May Bank Holiday Guided Walks
- Monday 25th May, 11:30am to 3:30pm
Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a fascinating historical walk around our beautiful country park.
Storytelling Through the Exhibition
- Wednesday 27th May, 11:30am to 2:30pm
Discover what led to the Battle of Bosworth, what happened during the Battle and how it affected our history - all in a family-friendly guided tour of our award winning exhibition!
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Fairy Foraging
- Thursday 28th May, 11am to 3pm
Help the Bee and the Butterfly to find the ingredients needed to complete a spell to make more fairy dust.
Experiences for all the family
If you are organising a day out with youngsters then a trip the Bosworth Heritage Centre is the perfect choice, as there are a range of activities including:
Family friendly guided walks, children’s trails, the exhibition (with activities for all the family), the 1485 Tithe Barn café, a wide range of talks, events and activities and the Bosworth Discovery Zone, a FREE space for families with young children.
Guided walks
Throughout the year our amazing team of Battlefield Guides delivers engaging guided walks around our 2km Battlefield Trail, explaining the Wars of the Roses, the Battle of Bosworth (with a recreation!), the death of King Richard III, the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor and what happened next.
Group visits
With ample coach parking and a number of exciting activities to choose from, the Battlefield centre is a great day out for your group. Our friendly bookings team can create an itinerary around visiting the exhibition, a guided walk, lunch or afternoon tea in the 1485 Tithe Barn cafe and maybe fit in some living history too!
School visits to Bosworth
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre offers an excellent choice of high standard learning experiences for KS1 to undergraduates. Exploring the battle of Bosworth and its historical context, we also throw in physics, archaeology and the Roman Empire into the mix!
Commemorating the Battle of Bosworth
We commemorate the Battle and those who fought in it throughout the year.
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