Leicester Cathedral

The Cathedral is open every day - see the memorial stone for King Richard III, discover the ministry of the Cathedral and find out more about the story of Leicester. A trail and exhibition is provided throughout the week with regular Cathedral tours.

Leicester Cathedral is situated in the City Centre, close to the Guildhall. With its tall spire, the Cathedral is an important part, not only of Leicester's life and work, but also of the city's skyline.

Welcome sheets with cathedral information in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Gujarati, Hindu, Urdu, Japanese.

Richard III

The date of the service in which Richard III will be finally laid to rest will be Thursday 26 March 2015.  This is one of three services which will remember the life and death of the only Monarch of England without a marked grave. 

The mortal remains of Richard III will be received into the care of the Cathedral on the evening of 22 March, will lie in repose for 3 days and will be reburied on the morning of Thursday 26.  The following days, Friday 27 and Saturday 28 March, will mark the end of the journey with the reveal of the tomb and a service to mark the completion of the reinterment, and events which will look to the future having laid the King to rest.