Royal Armouries

Home to the national collection of arms and armour, the Royal Armouries in Leeds houses a world-renowned collection of over 75,000 objects.

Explore the weapons and armour of warriors through the ages from early medieval knights to the modern-day soldier.

Discover treasures from around the globe over five floors of amazing objects from Europe, Asia, America and beyond. Wonder at the fabulous arms and armour of the Japanese shoguns, the royal houses of Europe and the armour of the monarchs of England including Henry VIII’s impressive tournament armours crafted for the Field of Cloth of Gold in 1520.

See history get brought to life every day by the museum’s live interpretation team, with action-packed live combat demonstrations, talks, dramatic performances and object handling opportunities. Also keep an eye out for the museum’s special live events programme, with events on almost monthly, including the legendary International Jousting Tournament in the purpose-built outdoor jousting arena.

The Royal Armouries is FREE to visit, however some special events may carry a charge. Open 10 am – 5 pm daily, closed 24 – 26 December.

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Venue Details

Address

Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 1LT
England

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Telephone

  • 0113 220 1999

Entry Charges

Museum admission is free.

 
  • Opening Hours

    Open daily 10am – 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm
    Closed 24, 25 and 26 December

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  • Venue Services
    • Academic publications and resources available
    • Activities for pre-school children
    • Adult lectures and courses held
    • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
    • Direct teaching services for schools
    • Events and resources for children and families
    • General guide to collections available
    • Guided tours
    • Information point provided
    • Loan service
    • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
    • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
    • Pre-booking service for groups
    • Primary school education service available
    • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
    • Secondary school education service available
    • Specialist publications on collections available
    • Touch exhibits
  • Venue Facilities
    • Toilets
    • Baby changing facilities
    • Cafeteria
    • Education facilities available
    • Facilities for private functions and events
    • Library
    • Library with public access
    • Meeting room available
    • Parking for coaches
    • Parking for disabled available
    • Picnic area
    • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
    • Refreshments
    • Research facilities for academics
    • Restaurant
    • Shop
    • Study facilities
    • Toilets for disabled
    • Wheelchair access to all public areas
    • Wheelchairs available for loan

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At a glance

Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 1LT
England

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