Battle of Bosworth & the Battlefield Line Railway

Battle of Bosworth & the Battlefield Line
Journey through medieval England to discover the history behind the War of the Roses and the infamous battle between Henry Tudor and Richard III. Step into the Battle of Bosworth and the year 1485 with a fascinating visit to the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, where we discover all the grisly details of medieval warfare. With time at leisure in Market Bosworth and a nostalgic train ride through rural England on the Battlefield Line Railway also included, this is your chance to take a seat on a three-day historical adventure!Battle of Bosworth & the Battlefield Line
Itinerary
Day 1
From a morning pick up in your local area we travel by coach to the heart of England and the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, located near the lovely village of Sutton Cheney. In this hands-on experience, we learn about the Battle of Bosworth, the art of medieval warfare and how the fateful battle unfolded. Later we check into our hotel, arriving in time to enjoy dinner and our first night's stay.
Day 2
Following breakfast at the hotel, we enjoy a nostalgic heritage train ride on the Battlefield Line from Shackerstone to Shenton, a journey of five miles. Afterwards, we enjoy some free time in Leicester, before the coach takes us back to our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 3
We check out of the hotel after breakfast and head to Market Bosworth for some free time to explore. Worth a visit during our stop here is the White Boar Inn, where Richard III spent the night before the Battle of Bosworth. Later, we rejoin the coach for our journey home.

Battle of Bosworth & the Battlefield Line

- Return coach travel
- 2 nights at the Bosworth Hall Hotel, near Market Bosworth (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast
- 2 for 1 bar (for 3 hours every evening) on selected drinks
- En-route visit to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
- Heritage train journey on the Battlefield Line Railway
- Excursion to Leicester
- Free time in Market Bosworth


Battle of Bosworth & the Battlefield Line

- En-route visit to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
- Heritage train journey on the Battlefield Line Railway
- Excursion to Leicester


JG3
Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.Bosworth Hall Hotel, Market Bosworth
JG3 rating
TheBosworth Hall Hotelis situated in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, approximately half a mile from Market Bosworth. Set in 11 acres of landscaped gardens, this 17th-century mansion still boasts original features including an oak-panelled main hall with a Tudor stone fireplace. Hotel facilities include a bar, restaurant and leisure club with indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym (small charge applies).