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Moated fortified manor house built from 1480 by Lord Hastings but never completed. When Edward IV died in 1483, Richard of Gloucester seized his sons, and these "Princes in the Tower" were never seen again. Richard proclaimed himself king and set about slaying the previous monarch's supporters including Hastings. You can stroll round the moat free but access to the castle is only by group tour.
Kirby Muxloe Castle, also known historically as Kirby Castle, is a ruined, fortified manor house in Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, England. William, Lord Hastings, began work on the castle in 1480, founding it on the site of a pre-existing manor house. William was a favourite of King Edward IV and had prospered considerably during the Wars of the Roses. Work continued quickly until 1483, when William was executed during Richard, Duke of Gloucester's, seizure of the throne. His widow briefly continued the project after his death but efforts then ceased, with the castle remaining largely incomplete. Parts of the castle were inhabited for a period, before falling into ruin during the course of the 17th century. In 1912, the Commissioners of Work took over management of the site, repairing the brickwork and carrying out an archaeological survey. In the 21st century, the castle is controlled by English Heritage and open to visitors.
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They play baseball in the amateur WMBL. The playing season is April-August.
Ruin of a mansion completed in 1520, believed to be the birthplace of Lady Jane Grey (1537-54). She was queen for nine days until overthrown by Mary Tudor and beheaded, aged 17; Mary then set about anybody else who was under the misapprehension that England had become Protestant. The house was abandoned in the 18th century.
"The Foxes" were relegated in 2025 and again in 2026 so they now play soccer in League One, the third tier. Their King Power Stadium (capacity 32,000) is a mile south of city centre. The women's team were likewise relegated and play in WSL2, their second tier - usually at King Power, but if there's a fixture clash they play in Pirelli Stadium in Burton upon Trent.
formerly New Walk Museum
Trad museum showing the area since prehistory.
Independent two-screen cinema.
Museum on Ambion Hill, long thought to be the site of the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. There's a re-enactment close to the anniversary on 22 Aug. The site is now believed to lie a couple of miles further south, beneath modern farmland.