Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park, Leicestershire, UK

17/10/2026

🎃 Halloween History Hunt 🎃

Our children's Halloween History Hunt is running throughout the half term. Grab a sheet and find the 10 Halloween traditions we've hidden around our site.

Once you've found them all, claim your spook-tacular prize: a Halloween themed rubber duck!

You'd be quackers to miss out.

Sheets cost £3 and can be purchased in our ticket office or shop.

16/10/2026

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 Harry and on Sunday two walks with Elizabeth at 11.30am and 2.00pm. Spaces are limited, so be sure to join us!

15/10/2026

⏰ Last chance to apply!

We're looking for people to join the team at Tithe Barn, Market Bosworth, and applications close tomorrow (16 October).

If you're looking for a new opportunity in a unique and welcoming visitor venue, now is the time to apply. Whether you're interested in hospitality, visitor experience or supporting the day-to-day running of one of Leicestershire's most distinctive heritage sites, we'd love to hear from you.

Job vacancy 1 - Cook
https://orlo.uk/G6nyi

Job vacancy 2 – Catering Assistant
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Please share with anyone who might be interested.

15/10/2026

Stunning sculpture and a great addition to our local landscape. Please click on the link to vote, let’s help bring this award to Stephen and Leicestershire.

The Calm Before The Storm, part of the Bosworth 1485 Richard III sculpture trail has been nominated for a national award! Voting for the PSSA Marsh Award for Excellence in Public Sculpture is open now, click the link below to cast your vote for this beautiful piece of art!

https://ow.ly/HGiQ50ZX3IY

13/10/2026

🐾 Ruffle Remembers 🐾

Ruffle the Raildog is ready for his next big adventure and wants you to come along with him!

Join Ruffle for a fun and interactive storytelling session. Learn all about Airedale terriers and how dogs just like Ruffle helped soldiers during the First World War.

Have a go at our poppy pup trail and make your own purple poppy to attach to a life-sized model of Ruffle which will be displayed in our courtyard as part of our Remembrance Day commemorations.

Only £5 per child! Pre-booking is essential.

Visit our website for more details or call 01455 290429.

11/10/2026

Join us on Sunday 1 November at 2:30pm for a fascinating talk about the women accused of witchcraft in 17th Century Leicestershire.

Focusing on the Flowers family of Belvoir and those involved in the Husbands Bosworth witch trials, the talk will also explore the lives of Elizabeth Woodville and Black Annis, as well as one of the last witch trials in England.

£6 per person. Pre-booking is essential.

10/10/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Tithe Barn Cafe will be closed on Sunday 11th October. There will be an outside food concession on-site. We apologise for the inconvenience.

09/10/2026

On Wednesday 21 October join Ruffle the Rail Dog and his friends as they embark on their latest adventure!

Learn about the incredible role Airedale Terriers, just like Ruffle, played in WW1 and how purple poppies help us to remember all animals in war.

Then take part in Remembrance Day themed crafts where you will be able to make your own purple poppy to display on a life-sized model of Ruffle!

Copies of Ruffle’s books will be available to purchase on the day.

£5 per child. Pre-booking is essential. Visit our website to book your space.

09/10/2026

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!