Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park
Sutton Cheney
Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV13 OAD
England
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Telephone
General Enquiries
01455 290429
Education Team
01455 290429
Country Park Rangers
01455 290429
Tithe Barn Restaurant
01455 291048
Fax
General Enquiries
01455 292841
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Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park is a unique day out for all the family. Re-live this famous turning point in British history - the death of a King and the birth of the all powerful Tudor dynasty.
Venue Type:
Museum, Heritage site, Archaeological site, Garden, parklands or rural site
Additional info
Access around the Heritage Centre is suitable for wheelchair users.
Access around the Battlefield Trail and Country Park may be difficult for some people.
We have one mobility scooter and two wheelchairs that can be used for free by visitors, but pre-booking is highly recommended!
A Midsummer Night's Dream
The festival Players bring William Shakespeare's charming tale of tangled love, befuddled heroes, hopeless rogues, playful fairies and the hope of wedded bliss. Please note this is an outdoor performance so bring your own seating and picnic. Tithe Barn open 5.30 - 8.30pm. Gates open from 5.30pm.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
From 7:30pm
Admission
Pre-booking advisable
Adults £15.00
Concessions (Seniors and Students) £13.00
Children £9.00
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Festival of Players bring William Shakespeare's charming tale of tangled love, befuddled heroes, hopeless rogues, playful fairies and the hope of wedded bliss. The Duke of Athens and the Queen of the Amazons are to be married, but this is a Tudor comedy, so not all runs smoothly. A wonderful evening of confusion, clever wordplay and slapstick; the Bard at his comic best. Please note this is an outdoor performance so bring your own seating.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
From 7:30pm
Admission
Adults £15.00, Concessions (Seniors and Students) £13.00 and Children £9.00.
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Festival of Archaeology Preview Event
This year's Archaeology Festival will start with a special preview event featuring historical re-enactors and stalls manned by local groups. We also welcome Dr Kevin Leahy for an illustrated lecture on Anglo-Saxon treasures such as the Staffordshire hoard during the evening.
Suitable for
- Any age
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Shakespeare as a Falconcer
An outdoor event looking at Shakespeare's links to Birds of Prey. Opportunities to fly the birds yourself during this interactive session. Please bring a picnic if you wish.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
7-8:30pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£3.50 per person
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Graham Turner - Illustrated talk
Graham will give a fascinating illustrated talk about his work on the new painting of Richard III and other Wars of the Roses themed subjects, as well as his experiences as a fully armoured competitor in medieval tournaments around the world.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
5-7pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£10.00, including light refreshment
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New Painting of Richard III Unveiled
The latest painting by renowned artist Graham Turner, featuring Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, will be unveiled in the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Admission
FREE entry to the Heritage Room
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Medieval Owl and Hawk Encounter
Meet a medieval costumed Falconer and fly the owls and hawk yourself.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
2-3:30pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
Adults £3.50
Children £2.50
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New Painting of Richard III Unveiled
The latest painting by renowned artist Graham Turner, featuring Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, will be unveiled in the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
11am-4pm
Admission
FREE entry to the Heritage Room
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Haunted Heritage Ghost Walk
Join our medium and battlefield guide on an exclusive haunted heritage ghost walk. Please bring your own torch. Booking essential as numbers limited. 8.00pm for a 8.30pm start. Over 18s only. Tel: 01530 278444 or 01455 290429.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
From 8pm
Admission
£12.00 per person including refreshments.
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Guided Wak of Bosworth Battlefield
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor. All ages.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
From 2pm
Admission
Adults £4.50
Children £3.25
Concessions £3.75
Family Tickets Available
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Guided Wak of Bosworth Battlefield
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor. All ages.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
From 11am
Admission
Adults £4.50
Children £3.25
Concessions £3.75
Family Tickets Available
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The Face of Richard III
Prof. Caroline Wilkinson, Professor of Craniofacial Identification at the University of Dundee, will talk about how she reconstructed the face of the king based on the skull found in Leicester last year.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
From 2pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential. £10.00 including admission to view the reconstruction in the galleries.
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Meet The Birds
An opportunity to meet and handle two of our Birds of Prey and fly them to your fist. Plenty of photo opportunities. Sessions throughout the day.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Adults £2.50
Children £1.50
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Face to Face with The King: Richard III Facial Reconstruction
See the spine-tingling facial reconstruction of Richard III based on the skull found during last year's Greyfriars dig. Usual opening times.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Usual entry price
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Falconry 4 Kidz
Plenty of hands on fun with our feathered friends in this just for kid's session. Numbers are limited.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
11am-1pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£20.00 per children
Accompanying adult FREE.
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Meet The Birds
An opportunity to meet and handle two of our Birds of Prey and fly them to your fist. Plenty of photo opportunities. Sessions throughout the day.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
11am-1pm
Admission
Adults £2.50
Children £1.50
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Meet The Birds
An opportunity to meet and handle two of our Birds of Prey and fly them to your fist. Plenty of photo opportunities. Sessions throughout the day.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Adults £2.50
Children £1.50
Website
Guided Walk of Bosworth Battlefield
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor. All ages.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
From 11am
Admission
Adults £4.50
Children £3.25
Concessions £3.75
Family Tickets Available
Website
Guided Walk of Bosworth Battlefield
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor. All ages.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
From 2pm
Admission
Adults £4.50
Children £3.25
Concessions £3.75
Family Tickets Available
Website
Hawk Walk
A unique opportunity to fly a Hawk to your gloved fist on a walk around Bosworth Battlefield.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
11:15am-12pm
Admission
Adults £2.50
Children £1.50
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Owl Encounter
A must for Owl fans! An owl only display with plenty of handling and flying opportunities.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
2-3pm
Admission
Adults £2.50
Children £1.50
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Cream Tea and Owl Encounter
Enjoy a cream tea in the Tithe Barn with our resident Falconer followed by the opportunity to fly one of our owls.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
4-5:15pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£5.00 per person
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Hawk Walk
A unique opportunity to fly a Hawk to your gloved fist on a walk around Bosworth Battlefield.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
11:15am-12pm
Admission
Adults £2.50
Children £1.50
Website
Meet The Birds
An opportunity to meet and handle two of our Birds of Prey and fly them to your fist. Plenty of photo opportunities. Sessions throughout the day.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Adults £2.50
Children £1.50
Website
Costumed Guided Walk
Children and adults alike can enjoy the magic and mystery behind the history of Bosworth Battlefield with a walk led by a costumed guide in full character. 11.00am from courtyard.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
From 11am
Admission
Adults £4.50
Children £3.25
Concessions £3.75
Family Tickets Available
Website
Meet The Birds
An opportunity to meet and handle two of our Birds of Prey and fly them to your fist. Plenty of photo opportunities. Sessions throughout the day.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Adults £2.50
Children £1.50
Website
Guided Walk of Bosworth Battlefield
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor. All ages.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
From 2pm
Admission
Adults £4.50
Children £3.25
Concessions £3.75
Family Tickets Available
Website
Guided Walk of Bosworth Battlefield
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor. All ages.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
From 11am
Admission
Adults £4.50
Children £3.25
Concessions £3.75
Family Tickets Available
Website
Meet The Birds
An opportunity to meet and handle two of our Birds of prey and fly them to your fist. Plenty of photo opportunities. Sessions throughout the day.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Adults £2.50
Children £1.50
Website
Bosworth Guided Walk
A 2 km (1.25 mile) guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor. 2pm - Saturday. 11am & 2pm every Sunday.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Pre-booking advisable
Adults £4.50
Children £3.25
Concessions £3.75
Family Tickets Available
Website
Richard III - The Making of a Myth
An exhibition exploring how Richard III's short reign was cut short at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 and what led to this famous confrontation with Henry Tudor. Find out what we know about Richard's death and burial from writers at the time and the traditions that emerged afterwards.
Normal opening hours.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
Where
Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre
Admission
FREE entry to this exhibition.
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