Discover the Life and Legacy of Richard III
Explore Richard III's Story
Discover the life, reign and historical reputation of one of England's most debated monarchs.
Visit Significant Historical Locations
Explore places associated with Richard III, his rise to power and the events surrounding his final battle.
Follow Richard’s path to the crown and Bosworth
Born at Fotheringhay in 1452, Richard became king in 1483 and was killed at Bosworth in 1485. In The Footsteps Tours, we place these events within the struggle between York and Lancaster, using Fotheringhay, Losecoat Field and Bosworth to explore changing political fortunes. Our historian discusses how the sites relate to Richard’s rise and fall, while distinguishing the documented campaign from later accounts and interpretations of his reign. Accounts vary.
Explore the discovery and reburial in Leicester
The second day links Bosworth’s battlefield landscape with the Greyfriars site, the King Richard III Visitor Centre and Leicester Cathedral. In The Footsteps Tours, we explain the University of Leicester’s discovery of the king’s remains and the later reburial, connecting archaeology with public remembrance. A walking tour also visits sites associated with Ricardian Leicester, giving the itinerary a city-based dimension beyond the military events of 1485. Leicester adds remembrance context.
Day One: Fotheringhay, Losecoat Field and Leicester
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Fotheringhay Castle, with an introduction to Richard's role in the York and Lancaster struggle, and the Yorkist shrine in the parish church
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The Losecoat Field battlefield and the 1470 battle
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Oakham Castle
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Lunch at the Castle Gardens Cafe
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Afternoon walking tour of Ricardian Leicester: the Blue Boar Inn, Bow Bridge and St Mary de Castro Church
Day Two: Bosworth, Greyfriars and Leicester Cathedral
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Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre and Ambion Hill, Richard's camp the day before the battle
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The Redmore Plain battlefield site and the conduct of the battle
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The Bosworth exhibition on the battle and the Wars of the Roses
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The account of the University of Leicester's discovery of the king's body at the Greyfriars site
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The King Richard III Visitor Centre
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Leicester Cathedral and Richard's tomb
Itineraries are subject to change for operational reasons. Any changes will be advised before departure.
Price: From £375.00 GBP per person
Based on: pick-up and drop-off at Jubilee Square, Leicester; six people touring; a dedicated tour vehicle driven by an expert battlefield historian.
Notes: Accommodation is an optional extra. A supplement may apply for anniversary dates. Deposit is 30% or £200.00 per person, whichever is greater. Booking indicates acceptance of the Standard Terms and Conditions.