Sunday Breakaway Leicester

Day 1 Morning departure for the journey to Market Harborough, Leicestershire, close to the border with Northamptonshire. The charming market town sits on the River Welland and is full of history, culture, eateries and independent retailers. Be sure to visit the iconic stilted Old Grammar School in the town centre or take a bite to eat and sit in the tranquil memorial gardens just off the town square. Afterwards you will continue to the hotel in Leicester for a one night stay.

Day 2 After breakfast, depart the hotel and travel to King Richard III Visitor Centre. Visit King Richard III’s grave site and the award- winning exhibition about his life, death and one of the greatest archaeological detective stories ever told. Immerse yourself in the beautiful story-telling and innovative interactives about Richard III’s life, death and the science behind his re-discovery. On the site where the incredible story, of the English King under the car park, last to die in battle, first to be DNA tested, unfolded. The inter-active displays tell the story of how the Duke of Gloucester became King of England and Lord of Ireland. Whilst there pop into the White Boar Café for lunch or cream tea before crossing over the road to Leicester Cathedral at your leisure where you can visit King Richard III’s resting place. Richard is buried in the choir of Greyfriars Priory. At 14.30 hours you will re-join the coach and commence the homeward journey.