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Explore the national museum of arms and armour, with objects from across the world and through time over five floors of stunning displays. Experience daily live performances, including combat demonstrations, object handling sessions and talks.
Check out the weapons and armour of warriors through the ages from early medieval knights to the modern-day soldier. Discover treasures from around the globe - explore the Ottoman Empire, the Wild West, Europe, Japan and India. Wonder at the fabulous arms and armour of the Japanese shoguns, the royal houses of Europe and the kings and queens of England including Henry VIII who reigns supreme in our Tournament Gallery.
Have a go on our crossbow range and try our delicious new menu at our recently re-furbished restaurant ‘The Master’s’ overlooking Leeds Dock. Admission is free, open 10 am – 5 pm daily.
Visitor Attraction of the Year 2004. White Rose Tourism Award.
Opening Details
Open all the time
All all year, except, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Prices
Free entry
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Also see
Events at this Venue
date | event |
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Fri 27 Dec | Movie Night: Aliens |
Sat 28 - Sun 29 Dec | Space Heroes |
Fri 10 Jan | The Big Bang: The Development of History’s Most Po |
Sat 25 - Sun 26 Jan | Fantasy Heroes |
Thu 30 Jan | Movie Night: Excalibur |
Sat 15 - Sun 23 Feb | Superheroes |
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Contact
Royal Armouries Museum
Address
Armouries Drive,
Leeds,
LS10 1LT
Location
Directions
Map reference: SE 309329 Lat: 53.79187 Long: -1.53226
By Road:
From M621 turn off at jct 4 south Leeds. Follow signs for Leeds city centre then follow the brown tourist signs for the museum.
By Public Transport:
After leaving Leeds Railway Station, turn left onto City Square, the right along Boar Lane. Keep going until you are behind The Corn Exchange, and follow Assembly Street round until you reach The Calls. Cross over and pass 42 The Calls Hotel on your right, then cross over Leeds Centenery Footbridge. Over the bridge, walk across Brewery Wharf, past Jurys Inn and over Bowman Lane.. Armouries Drive is directly opposite, follow the signs for the musuem. The walk from Leeds Railway Station takes approximately 20 minutes, or 5 minutes in a taxi.
Accessible by Public Transport: 1 mile from Leeds City Station station
Nearby
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Cash Point
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Telephone (public)
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for hearing impaired
Visitor Attraction of the Year 2004. White Rose Tourism Award.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
Baby changing facilities
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Wheelchairs provided
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Audible alarm system
Entrance
Entrance is well lit
Automatic door at the main entrance
Food
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls