We’re located in the pretty village of Desford in Leicestershire, on the King Richard III tourist trail – en route between Leicester and The Battle of Bosworth site.

The battle between Richard III and his challenger and victor – Henry Tudor, was one of the most important in English history, effectively ending the Wars of the Roses. It also heralded the end of the Middle Ages and began the Tudor period.

Richard III, buried in Leicester Cathedral, is the only English royal buried outside of Westminster or Windsor. Folklore says prior to the battle, Henry Tudor rested his army in Desford. Our name, The Lancaster Arms and the new brand with Richard’s boar, honours both sides. In that same spirit of friendship, we look forward to seeing you and to quote once more William Shakespeare:

Let us ‘drink to the joy of the whole table’