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Richard III Experience at Monk Bar

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Richard III Experience at Monk Bar

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Discover stories of power and conflict in the reign of the last Plantagenet King of England at the Monk Bar, one of the historic gateways to York.

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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.

Address: 6 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LQ, UK
Phone: 01904 615505
ku.oc.takroy@spuorg
State: York
City: York
Zip Code: YO1 7LQ

opening times

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Reviews
Very informative and plenty of activities for children. Combining this with Henry experience via the city wall is a great day out for very good value.
8 years ago (23-02-2018)
Be warned this attraction is not easy to access. It is located in the Monk Bar gatehouse. Once you climb the stairs you can choose to turn left and walk the city walls for free, or turn right to enter the museum. The museum details the life of the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty. My favourite part was the description of the Battle of Towton, the bloodiest battle in English history that is tragically, barely remembered.
9 years ago (23-09-2017)
If you love the history in the war of the roses then this place is for you. Great value for money (£5 for this and Henry vii experience together) and a lot of detail including an interesting 30 min video on the battle of towton!
9 years ago (23-11-2017)
This was a mediocre experience for two exhibits, Richard III and Henry VII. The staff were genuinely helpful and cheery. The venues were cramped and sparsely done. I suggest it would be better to move the exhibition to a larger venue and perhaps attempt to retire the gatehouses to a semblance what they looked like during the reigns of the Richard III and Henry VII. Perhaps actors dressed in period costumes could guide adults (no children under age 12) on a short tour. £4.95 per adult for both exhibits.
9 years ago (01-08-2017)
One of the most interesting monarchs. Mystery and intrigue surround Richard III
9 years ago (21-12-2017)
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