Richard III - Hero or Villain?

Departing: March 2027 - September 2027

Discover one of English history’s most tragic, bloody and colourful epochs.

The 2012 discovery of Richard III's skeleton beneath a Leicester car park was a global archaeological sensation. It reignited debates about his character: was he a nephew-slaying usurper or a dutiful man in the turbulent Wars of the Roses? Our four-day tour, based in Warwick, explores key sites tied to Richard III, including battlefields, castles, churches, and his striking new tomb. Led by medieval historian Dr Michael Jones, co-author of The King’s Grave, this tour is perfect for history enthusiasts intrigued by England’s tragic and bloody past – a real-life Game of Thrones.

Included

Explore Warwick Castle & King Richard III Visitor Centre, with entrance fees included
All other visits as outlined in the itinerary
Expert Guide Lecturer & professional Tour Manager
3 nights in Warwick
3 dinners, 2 lunches & 3 breakfasts
Wine & tea or coffee with dinner
Private air-conditioned coach travel
Field notes, taxes & gratuities for local staff

Highlights

Visit stunning Warwick castle, home of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, known to posterity as ‘the Kingmaker’
Journey to Fotheringhay church and the remains of the castle where Richard III was born in 1452
Explore the King Richard III Visitor Centre and Bosworth battlefield

Dr Michael Jones

Author and Presenter, a leading Military Historian with special interests in the Hundred Years War and Richard III. He is a member of several distinguished societies in the UK, including the British Commission for Military History and the Royal Historical Society.

Tour Itinerary

We meet at our hotel in the afternoon for a visit to Warwick Castle, home of the powerful Beauchamp Earls of Warwick and Richard Neville, ‘the Kingmaker’. We see the interesting additions made to the castle by Richard III, the Bear and Clarence towers, showing the king’s interest in artillery. In the evening, we enjoy an introductory lecture on Richard III at our hotel.

Meals: Dinner

We make a morning stop at Stony Stratford, where Richard took possession of Edward V in 1483, and then lunch at Delapré Abbey, discussing the significance of the battle of Northampton (1460), which took place in the abbey grounds. In the afternoon, we visit Fotheringhay church, mausoleum of Richard III’s family, and the remains of the castle, where Richard was born in 1452 and the scene of the trial and execution of Mary Queen of Scots.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We make a morning visit to Bosworth Battlefield Centre, the fateful clash that brought the Wars of the Roses to an end with Richard III’s death and the accession of the first Tudor king, Henry VII. In the afternoon, we travel to Leicester’s King Richard III Visitor Centre, which tells the story of the discovery of his remains, and Dadlington St James Church, where many of those slain at Bosworth were buried. We also visit Richard’s tomb at Leicester Cathedral.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning, we enjoy a walking tour of Warwick. Taking in more of its fascinating medieval history, it includes a visit to Lord Leycester Medieval Hospital followed by a concluding talk on Richard III in St Mary's Church. We aim to finish our tour around midday.

Meals: Breakfast

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2027

23rd March from $2,060

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28th September from $2,060

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