You know, it's amazing how fast a museum pops up after they make a significant discovery, though as…read moreit turns out sometimes it does take quite a while for a museum to appear at times. Still, it was only recently that King Richard's body was found, and yeah, suddenly a King Richard museum appears on top of the grave site. Then again, that is sort of similar to how shrines and churches in the past appeared on special sites. Yeah, the museum was actually pretty cool, it's just a shame that you have to catch a cab to get to Bosworth Fields.

An excellent learning center dedicated to the history of Richard III and the modern discovery of…read morehis grave. His remains were reinterred in the nearby cathedral. The highlight of the Visitor Center is the opportunity to view the gravesite where his remains were discovered. A viewing floor made of glass covers the site, allowing visitors to view the location of the dig and discovery. It features a hologram projection that allows viewers to see what the skeleton looked like when uncovered. Also fascinating is a replica of the skeleton, in a different part of the Visitor Center, and a video display of CT scan results of the wounds on Richard's bones and analysis of the weapons likely to have made them. Other exhibits briefly review the dynastic battles that later became known as the War of the Roses.

What a nice little day trip if you're staying in Nottingham. Walk around the forest where Robin…read moreHood and his gang spent their time. See the old Major Oak where Robin Hood and his Merry Men would hide before they stole from the rich. This tree is about 1000 years old and it's supported by beams. Come check it out!

Could have been so much better. A lovely forest walk, and they've spent a fortune on the shop and…read morecafe, apparently, but apart from the stuff at the shop the only reference to Robin Hood is two statues on a little bridge with Little John and RH himself. A small museum or exhibition would have been welcome. You can find shops and cafes anywhere. And £3 for an ice cream from the van is pushing it. There seemed more to see with the older set up. Not that impressed. Sorry.

Can't believe this place hasn't been reviewed yet!…read more Fantastic park with really great wooden equipment for children. There is a real variety of excellent quality play stuff for children up to 11 /12 - zip slide, sand pit, lots of slides, climbing frames a big man made hill with viewing platforms at the top and a huge xylophone. There is also a small contained playground with older equipment but very safe for toddlers at the back of the cafe. The visitors centre often have events going on, which are normally free or low cost and are usually well worth a visit. The cafe is in the visitors centre and is light and airy with pine tables and chairs and a small area with toys for younger ones. There are plenty of high chairs and it has a real family feel - always children in there! There is not a massive range as it's cooked fresh on site, but there are a good range of sandwiches, soup, and a small number of nice hot dishes, ice cream and cakes. There are easily accessible toilets and baby changing. The whole visitors centre is newly built, on one level with wide doorways so suitable for wheelchairs. There is a small wooded area to walk in (still growing as it's relatively new) though we tend not to do this too often as we find there is a lot of dog muck unfortunately - which knocks a star off. An easy way to spend a few hours on a nice day!

Absolutely brilliant place that I didn't know was on my doorstep. Take the kids and dogs and have a…read morefab time

Yes, as other people have found the door is tricky to locate in this glass box in the middle of New…read moreStreet! However, it is a great location as you would expect, jam packed with flyers for every type of event in Birmingham and the surrounding area. The staff are a fountain of knowledge too (unless you pick someone on their first day), however, my positive experience with the Visitor Information Centre is from a difference perspective, as an event organiser. Every time I have an event in the city, I take in few flyers and even if they can't fit them in the holders, they will display them on their desk and hand out to anyone that enquires about relevant events.

Finding the entrance door in this glass panelled, mis-shapen building was the hardest part of my…read morevisit here. Once inside, the Visitor Centre makes a day out in Birmingham simple. The building is full of leaflets helping the tourists and residents alike, negotiate Birmingham's varied art scene. They have flyers for absolutely everything. If you're interested in going to the theatre or cinema, taking a browse around a museum or you want to visit one of Birmingham's many parks and stately homes then this is the first port of call to discover times, costs and locations. Located in the centre of the town and only a two minute walk out of Birmingham New St Station you'll find the Visitor Centre where it is needed most. This centre becomes absorbed into the bustling German markets at Christmas time. Fairytale cottages surround the modern building as all of Frankfurt descends upon Birmingham for the busy winter season. Don't forget, if you can't find a friendly passer-by, the centre also does directions better than anyone. Take advantage and pick up your free city centre map from the kind and helpful staff.

Despite what you think of me I like to keep it local and fresh. That isn't an admission to anything…read moreillegal it is purely an innocent fact. So I am partial to the delights of a farm shop and Emleys is a cracking place to indulge. First up the shop itself. You'll find high quality fresh veg here. You can't beat real bundles of asparagus, salad that still has dirt on it and rugged vegetables. It's a good place to stock up on your five a day. It is also a great place to stock up on some treats and for that I'm talking Brymor ice cream, yum. On top of the shop it's also got a pleasant farm trail for the children and a lovely pet's corner. Yes I'm back on the animals again! Throw in a gardener's corner and an activity centre complete with bouncy castle and there is enough to keep the little ones entertained whilst you get some fresh goodies. Oh and a donkey. What isn't to like?

If you have a family to entertain and want something outdoors and earthy, with a little bit of…read moreeducation thrown in this working farm is a good place to go. For a small price animal feed can be purchased at the farm shop (which also sells a range of produce largely locally produced) to go and feed the animals of various forms that reside on this farm. The are no structure walks around the site so this is somewhere where you have to be engaged and take care of little people that may get nipped or pecked from various creatures. As long as it's not a day like to day (that is absolutely tipping it down with rain) there's a lot that could be got out of a visit here.

Hi Qypers…read more Visited this centre today, easy to find, just behind Nando's in Trinity Street. Very friendly assistant was willing and very able to provide lots of information about this venue and dig site. Entrance is free. If anyone needs to show friends any medieval sites and historic sites in Coventry, this is the place to go to. Guided tours can be booked but please ring the centre fo find out more. Also, this is a place that the "Time Team" had their instruments help to unearth The Priory Visitor Centre and Undercrofts are conveniently found near the Cathedral and Holy Trinity Church. Enjoy :)

Went here about 5 years ago now, but i dont think it has changed much in that time. They have some…read morevery nice shire horses which i believe are being rehomed when they close the centre. You can see how process of how they make th ebeer and at the end of th eday you can goto the pub in there :)

Whether you fall into the resident or visitor category on your trip to Leeds, this visitor centre…read moreis an excellent resource to rely on. The amount of information on offer is staggering, any location or venue of cultural significance is available to take away in leaflet form. I frequently take a detour through the shop so that I can pick up a few current programmes for theatres and art-house cinemas within the area. The entire Yorkshire region is catered for, so any trip can be thoroughly organised with their guidance. The shop also has a range of Yorkshire and Harrogate teas, Grandma Wild's biscuits and other such twee goodies. I am referring to their presence because I have hastily purchased these items on a couple of occasions, ran around to neighbouring Paperchase and successfully presented a relative with a gift, as though it had been wrapped for weeks. This is not advisable, but sometimes unavoidable! Another excellent reason to remember the services of Leeds Visitor Centre is, they are an official vendor of local Ticketmaster events. I am often more popular with some friends and relatives around the end of March, when it is possible to purchase a Leeds Festival weekend ticket without the queues, panic or extortionate booking fees. Their presence in centrally located Leeds train station makes the shop incredibly convenient. With such helpful staff, they are worth investigating if you have lived in Leeds for years, or you are merely visiting for a few days.

The first place most people will see as they walk out of the train station and turn left. Then most…read moreprobably, walk right past. There's a stigma attached to visitor centres, tourist information places and for want of a better example, guidebooks, isn't there? "No way man, I don't need a guidebook, I'm a free spirit, let me wander freely," maybe? Well, even if you're a resident of Leeds, the visitor centre can be a handy little place. Tickets, from theatre to Leeds Festival, are available here - free for the most part, of the extortionate booking fees you find at the established online ticket giants. As well, they cover all bases from places to stay, what's on, help with shopping, eating out tips, nightlife recommendations and information on the local sporting clubs. Go have a gander if you're a visitor or not, find out what's going on underneath the surface of our great city!

Has a souvenier shop, good touristy type attraction, gain some historyread more