Facilities and access

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We have coloured overlays and ear defenders available to borrow on request.

We also have large print interpretation and guides in many different languages available on request.

• There is a visitor centre on site to assist visitors.
• You can pay for parking by cash or PayByPhone App. You can also pay by card in the Shop or the Ticket Office when we are open. Coach parking is free when pre-booked as part of an educational or group visit.
• Parking is available for disabled visitors. Parking charges still apply.
• The 1485 Tithe Barn Café is licensed and offers a large menu, using mainly locally produced ingredients. Food will be served inside the historic barn or outside on the patio. Hot meals are served until 2.00pm, after which cakes and snacks are available. There is a dog friendly area in the café.  For enquiries call 01455 291048.
• The shop at Bosworth sells a wide range of gifts and souvenirs suitable for all ages, from pocket money items to bespoke merchandise. It is accessible via a platform lift at the end of the exhibition or via a ramp from the external courtyard. A pre-order service is also available during office hours by calling 01455 290429. Cash, credit & debit cards accepted.
• Baby changing facilities are available on site. They can be found in the Family/Access toilets in the courtyard toilets and 1485 Tithe Barn café toilets.
• There are toilet facilities located at the Heritage Centre (access until the centre closes), and nearby at Shenton Station. 
• There are accessible toilet facilities available for people with disabilities at the Heritage Centre and nearby at Shenton Station.
• The majority of the Exhibition Gallery has ground floor access. There are a few steps at the end of the main gallery, a platform lift is available here. The exhibition is exited through the shop and down a low gradient ramp. 
• Access around the Battlefield Trail and the Country Park may be difficult for some people. We are able to provide a mobility scooter (please ring to pre-book 01455 290429) or a wheelchair.
• Assisted wheelchair users are welcome in the museum.
• There are low counters in the gift shop and the ticket office.
• Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on the site and there are tethers and water bowls provided. Please note: only trained service animals are permitted in the Ambion Arena, Bosworth Discovery Zone, Heritage Room, the exhibition and shop. The 1485 Tithe Barn Café has a dog friendly area next to the doors under the archway. 
• Induction Loops are available for the exhibition areas.
• Some provisions can be made for people with visual impairments. Please contact us directly to find out more.
• Staff assistance is available on site. For more information, please call us on 01455 290429
• The land at Bosworth Battlefield is private property. Please do not fly your drones over the site.

We have worked with AccessAble so you can find out about our facilities before you visit. Click the button to see our access guide.

At Bosworth Battlefield we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all visitors. To view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion statement please click here

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre is operated by Leicestershire County Council. Leicestershire County Council museums form part of the Council’s wider cultural offer, which includes Leicestershire Libraries. Together as Culture Leicestershire we have a shared vision, with a distinct mission and purpose.

Culture Leicestershire’s Access Policy details our commitment to increasing access to our services and resources. To read the policy, please use the button below.

Culture Leicestershire Access Policy 

As a Leicestershire County Council site, we follow the council’s safeguarding procedures. Please click here to learn more about protecting children, and here to learn more about protecting adults at risk.