Friday 28^th December 2018

We had a leisurely morning with a breakfast of scrambled eggs and the last of the smoked salmon and then left for a walk to explore the Bosworth Battlefield site.

We were last here 13 years ago, but there has been a lot of improvements to the site since and it is well worth a visit. The site covers Ambion Hill although an archaeological investigation in 2005-2010 proved that this was not the actual site of the battle, but rather the starting point of the day for King Richard’s forces. The hill dominates the whole area and you can see for a long way. The battle site was on ground to the south of the hill but unfortunately, the growth of trees hinders the view.

The site is based on Ambion Hill Farm which has been turned into a visitor centre. Walks over the hill have interpretation boards introducing the major players in the battle and various aspects of the battle itself. The top of the hill has a commemorative garden with flags of the Houses of York and Lancashire flying high. 

All in all, a very worthwhile visit and an interesting day.

There has been a steady procession of boats passing today. More than we have seen moving during the whole time spent on this canal. All moving up the canal. Wonder what’s going on?

Weather: a pleasant, dry and mild day.