Bosworth Battlefield Christmas Fair
Saturday 21 November 2026
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park, Sutton Cheney, Leicestershire(CV13 0AD)
Christmas shopping comes to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park at Sutton Cheney in Leicestershire, where the exhibition tells the story of the Battle of Bosworth. For one Saturday in November the Heritage Room, the Cabins and the Ambion Marquee fill with stalls of handmade crafts, gifts and boutique-style homeware, with more dotted around the site. Younger visitors can hunt for six elves tucked away on the site and do some free colouring in the Bosworth Discovery Zone, and a guided walk starts at 11:30am. The licensed 1485 Tithe Barn Café serves cakes, sandwiches and coffees, with hot meals until 2pm. Getting into the fair costs nothing, but parking is charged.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 21 November 2026
Getting there
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park, Sutton Cheney, Leicestershire (CV13 0AD for sat nav)
Dogs
Dogs welcome on a lead
Accessibility
Available: Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible viewing areas.
Stalls
Stall list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when market goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when market goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when market goes live
Dogs at this market
Dogs are welcome at this market, on a lead.
Notes
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome on the site, and there are tethers and water bowls provided. Only trained service animals are permitted in the Ambion Arena, the Bosworth Discovery Zone, the Heritage Room, the exhibition and the shop. The 1485 Tithe Barn Café has a dog-friendly area next to the doors under the archway.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
There are accessible toilets at the Heritage Centre and nearby at Shenton Station, and parking is available for disabled visitors (parking charges still apply). In the exhibition there are a few steps at the end of the main gallery, where a platform lift is available; the shop is reached by that lift or by a low-gradient ramp from the courtyard. Access around the Battlefield Trail and the Country Park may be difficult for some people. The centre can provide a mobility scooter (please ring 01455 290429 to pre-book) or a wheelchair.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Bosworth Battlefield Christmas Fair 2026?
On Saturday 21 November 2026, from 10am to 4pm.
Is there an entry fee?
Admission to the fair is free. Car park charges still apply.
Where is it held?
At Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park, Sutton Cheney, Nuneaton, Leicestershire, CV13 0AD. The what3words address is zebra.spillage.shed. The venue is set between Sutton Cheney and Shenton, and the route is signed with crossed swords on brown signs.
What can I buy at the fair?
Artisan and boutique-style homeware, gift and handmade craft stalls, in the Heritage Room, the Cabins, the Ambion Marquee and around the site.
What else is there to do on the day?
Children can look for six hidden elves around the fair, and there is free colouring in the Bosworth Discovery Zone. A guided walk starts at 11:30am.
How do I get there and where do I park?
By car the site is about 6 miles from Junction 1 of the M69. Car park charges apply: you can pay by cash or the PayByPhone app, or by card in the shop or ticket office when they are open. By public transport, the 153 bus runs from Leicester to Market Bosworth (not Sundays), about three miles from the site, and the FoxConnect on-demand bus runs Monday to Saturday, 6am to 7:30pm. You can also walk in from Market Bosworth, just under 3 miles.
Are dogs allowed?
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome on the site, with tethers and water bowls provided. Only trained service animals are permitted in the Ambion Arena, the Bosworth Discovery Zone, the Heritage Room, the exhibition and the shop. The 1485 Tithe Barn Café has a dog-friendly area next to the doors under the archway.
Is the fair accessible?
There are accessible toilets at the Heritage Centre and nearby at Shenton Station, and parking is available for disabled visitors (parking charges still apply). In the exhibition there are a few steps at the end of the main gallery, where a platform lift is available, and the shop is reached by that lift or by a ramp from the courtyard. Access around the Battlefield Trail and the Country Park may be difficult for some people. The centre can provide a mobility scooter (pre-book on 01455 290429) or a wheelchair.
Can I get food and drink?
The 1485 Tithe Barn Café is licensed and serves hot meals until 2pm, after which cakes and snacks are available.
Are there toilets and baby changing?
Toilets are at the Heritage Centre (accessible until the centre closes) and nearby at Shenton Station. Baby changing facilities are on site, in the Family/Access toilets and the café toilets.
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