The Richard III Experience at Monk Bar

Richard III, the last Plantagenet King of England ruled for two years from 1483 to 1485.

His short reign was marked by controversy, rebellion and challenges to his throne which led to his Richard III Portrait - Courtesy of National Portrait Gallerydeath at the Battle of Bosworth aged 33 years of age.

Find out about his early life as his brother, Edward IV struggled for the throne of England with Henry VI; see arms and armour from his reign and enjoy multimedia presentations about the key battles of the Wars of the Roses.

Children can get involved in our special medieval camp featuring the gruesome bits Richard’s history provided by ‘Horrible Histories’ author, Terry Deary.