King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester is one of the world's top new attractions Part of Lonely Planet's 26 world's hottest new experiences for 2015, listed in online e-book The gin and whisky industry of the British Isles is also prominently featured

By Katie Amey for MailOnline

Published: 05:56 EST, 9 January 2015 | Updated: 09:46 EST, 9 January 2015

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The new King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester has been chosen as one of the world's hottest new attractions for 2015 by travel guide company Lonely Planet.

The 4million centre has opened following the unearthing of the remains of Richard, who died in the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.

It features in a list of 26 of the 'World's Hottest New Experiences for 2015' featuring the most exciting experiences around the world from the observation desk at One World Trade Center in New York to a yellow submarine tour to explore the sealife in Argentina.

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Lonely Planet names the world's hottest new travel experiences for 2015