Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park, Leicestershire, UK

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Bosworth Battlefield tells the story which changed the course of history in 1485, when two Kings, Richard III and Henry VII fought over the Crown of England, and Henry established the powerful Tudor dynasty. Visitors can experience what this famous turning point in British history really meant by exploring what it was like to fight in medieval battles, discover how the true location of the Battle of Bosworth was found or explore the Country Park and walk the Bosworth Trail.

18/09/2026

Meet your Guides Explore the fascinating history of the Battle of Bosworth with our expert guides. On Saturday we have two walks at 11.30am and 2.00pm with Lee and on Sunday two walks with Michael at 11.30am and 2.00pm.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to join us!

17/09/2026

On Sunday 27 September, 2:30pm to 3:30pm join us for a fascinating talk on The Stanleys: Loyalty, Betrayal, Ambition and Ex*****on.

Join our wonderful Battlefield Guide as they explore the lives of the infamous and controversial Stanley family and the role that they played in the Wars of the Roses.

£6 per person. Pre-booking is essential.

15/09/2026

Upcoming talks

We have two fascinating talk coming soon!

Sunday 27 September: The Stanleys: Loyalty, Betrayal, Ambition and Ex*****on
Join our wonderful Battlefield Guide as they explore the lives of the infamous and controversial Stanley family and the role that they played in the Wars of the Roses.
£6 per person. Pre-booking is essential.

Sunday 1 November: Witchcraft in Leicestershire
Join one of Bosworth Battlefield’s Guides for a fascinating talk about the women accused of witchcraft in 17th Century Leicestershire.
£6 per person, pre-booking essential.

Visit our website or phone 01455290429 to book these events.

Can't make either of these dates? Our sister site, 1620s House and Garden will be hosting Dr James Wright for his fascinating talk titled The Buildings Archaeologist – Discovering the Secrets of Britain’s Ancient Buildings on Saturday 10 October. Visit their website for more information and to book tickets.

12/09/2026

Today, 12 September, Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre invites you to attend our Heritage Open Day, running as part of a wider, national campaign. Discover this important heritage site in the heart of Leicestershire and uncover the story of two of our most famous monarchs.

Explore our award-winning exhibition where you can learn what lead up to the battle, what happened on that fateful day in August 1485, and what the aftermath was like. To really bring the history to life, talk to one of our passionate volunteers.

As part of the open day, you can

Explore our award-winning exhibition
Meet our passionate volunteers
Self-led children’s crafts in our Bosworth Discovery Zone
Join a short guided walk and learn about the fascinating history of the Battle of Bosworth

This is a perfect opportunity to uncover all that Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre has to offer and to dig a little deeper into one of the defining moments in British history.

Entry to the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre exhibition and related activities are FREE for this event. Car parking charges still apply.

11/09/2026

Meet your Guides and explore the fascinating history of the Battle of Bosworth.

On Saturday we have 30 minute FREE taster walks with Harry at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm. Sign up in the ticket office on arrival.

On Sunday two walks with Michael at 11.30am and 2.00pm.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to join us!

10/09/2026

Upcoming talks

We have two fascinating talk coming soon!

Sunday 27 August: The Stanleys: Loyalty, Betrayal, Ambition and Ex*****on
Join our wonderful Battlefield Guide as they explore the lives of the infamous and controversial Stanley family and the role that they played in the Wars of the Roses.
£6 per person. Pre-booking is essential.

Sunday 1 November: Witchcraft in Leicestershire
Join one of Bosworth Battlefield’s Guides for a fascinating talk about the women accused of witchcraft in 17th Century Leicestershire.
£6 per person, pre-booking essential.

Visit our website or phone 01455290429 to book these events.

Can't make either of these dates? Our sister site, 1620s House and Garden will be hosting Dr James Wright for his fascinating talk titled The Buildings Archaeologist – Discovering the Secrets of Britain’s Ancient Buildings on Saturday 10 October. Visit their website for more information and to book tickets.

08/09/2026

This Saturday, 12 September, Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre invites you to attend our Heritage Open Day, running as part of a wider, national campaign. Discover this important heritage site in the heart of Leicestershire and uncover the story of two of our most famous monarchs.

Explore our award-winning exhibition where you can learn what lead up to the battle, what happened on that fateful day in August 1485, and what the aftermath was like. To really bring the history to life, talk to one of our passionate volunteers.

As part of the open day, you can

Explore our award-winning exhibition
Meet our passionate volunteers
Self-led children’s crafts in our Bosworth Discovery Zone
Join a short guided walk and learn about the fascinating history of the Battle of Bosworth

This is a perfect opportunity to uncover all that Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre has to offer and to dig a little deeper into one of the defining moments in British history.

Entry to the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre exhibition and related activities are FREE for this event. Car parking charges still apply.

04/09/2026

Meet your Guides Explore the fascinating history of the Battle of Bosworth with our expert guides.

On Saturday we have one walk at 11.30 am with Katie and on Sunday two walks with Lois at 11.30am and 2.00pm.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to join us!

03/09/2026

On Sunday 27 September, 2:30pm to 3:30pm join our wonderful Battlefield Guide as they explore the lives of the infamous and controversial Stanley family and the role that they played in the Wars of the Roses.

£6 per person. Pre-booking is essential. Visit our website to book.

01/09/2026

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre has been nominated for Leicestershire's Best Day Out and we need your vote. If you would like to support our nomination, please vote for us at GoLeicestershire.com/awards. Your support is much appreciated.

Address

Sutton Cheney
Nuneaton
CV130AD

Website

http://www.bosworthbattlefield.org.uk/

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