King Richard's Well

A modest stone well tucked away in the Leicestershire countryside near Nuneaton, King Richard's Well marks the spot where legend says Richard III stopped for a drink during the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. Whether that's historically accurate or not, standing here does give you a genuine sense of connection to one of England's most dramatic moments - a king losing his crown and his life on a nearby field.

It's not much to look at, truth be told. The well itself is small and enclosed, more a local curiosity than a destination in its own right. But that's rather the point. There's something satisfying about finding something this tangible, this quiet, without the crowds you'd get at a major heritage site. History types and Bosworth enthusiasts will appreciate the connection, even if only to mark it on their mental map of the battle's geography.

You won't need more than ten minutes here, so plan it as a quick stop rather than a morning's activity. Best combined with a proper visit to Bosworth Battlefield itself, which sits just down the road and tells the full story with far more context and detail. If you're based at one of the nearby parks - Bosworth Lakeside Lodges or Bosworth Caravan Park are closest at just over two miles away - this makes an easy bike ride or quick drive to tick off a piece of local history. Go if you're already in the area. Otherwise, your time is better spent at the battlefield visitor centre.