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Photographs of theMuseaum UK
Civil War Armour
Diarama
Cival War Era
Diarama. Mounted knights againts pikemen & muskateers
Baynet attack against Zulu Warrior
Suit of Armour & Lance
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Views from the windows of the Royal Amouries Museum.
Seats are provided throughout the museum for a quick rest, some seats are idealy placed by the windows.
River Aire Leeds, the weir that maintains the water level in the Aire and Calder canal seen in the bottom left. Newly built riverside flats in the background.
River Aire Leeds, old riverside wharehouses on the far bank. Probably due to be converted into flats like many similar buildings
Royal Armouries Museum Information, Address & Location
Admission Free.
Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive, Leeds LS10 1LT
Tel (0113) 220 1999
The Royal Amouries Museum is located near to Crown Point Bridge and situated at Leeds Dock, on the South bank of the River Aire and the start of the Aire and Calder canal. The Royal Armouries Museum is one of the worlds great museum's, with 8,000 spectacular exhibits through 3000 years of history.
Approximatly 10 15 minutes walk from the bus station or 15 20 minutes walk from Leeds City station along the river side. More details of the scenic river walk from the Railway station to the Royal Armouries, with photographs.
Bus
Bus 29 Clarence Dock.
The nearest stop is Leeds Dock, 1 stop before Clarence Dock, where the bus stops usually for a few minutes
Water Taxi
yellow coloured boats operate a Water Taxi sevice between
Disabled Visitors
Good facilities are provided.
Make prior arrangements if you
- are using a large motorised wheelchair.
- To reserve a wheelchair.
- To book a portable amplifier, to hear talks and tours more clearly.
Catering
2 Coffee shops and Restaurant with hot and cold food. Drinks and licenced drinks.
Comming Events
Royal Armouries Leeds Easter jousting tournament
- Knights from Norway, Portugal and the UK will battle in the outside tournament fiels, next to the museum
- 15th April - 10:00 am - 18th April - 5:00 pm
At the Sharp End
An exhibition about violent crime
On now untill 30 June 2022
Museum Exibits & Demonstrations
The Royal Armouries houses 5 Galleries, the tower, cafes, toilets, information deskTournament Gallery
- Experience a new display celebrating The Field of Cloth of Gold, featuring Henry VIII’s armours made for one of the most amazing sporting and political events ever staged
War Gallery
- – Explore how the history of warfare has changed from the early days of hand-to-hand combat to today’s technology-based warfare, including our new display on the Second World War
Oriental Gallery
- – Discover the artistry and technology of impressive arms and armour from Asia, including the only example of elephant armour in any public collection in the world
Self Defence Gallery
- See how personal protection has developed from the middle ages to the 21st century and how weapons feature in popular culture
Hunting Gallery
- All about the history of hunting and the weapons from prehistory to the 20th century
- There are dramatic & elegantly decorated items in this display of works of art
Hall of Steel
- Located in the Ogtagonal glass sided tower
- Two thousand severn hundred wpon of war are displayed on the walls.
- On the grond floor are cannon & mortors
- Great views of the river Aire, Aire and Calder Navigation canall and Leeds Dock can be seen from all floors especially the higher ones.
- On the exterior this tower is the most eye catching feature of the building
Escape Room
- Open Saturdays and Sundays
- Take part in an immersive escape room game and experience Crossbow Range as a team.
- Minimum of 2 persons
- reopening Summer 2022
- A charge is made
Crossbow Range
- reopening Summer 2022
- A charge is made to use the crossbows
Opening Times
Royal Amouries Museum
- The Royal Amouries Museum is open every day, (except Christmas) 10am 5pm
Tilyard falconry and horse riding demonstrations
- Easter to late September usually at noon and 2pm, usually at Bank Holidays / School Holidays
- Check when live action events are taking place.
RA/ID Escape Room Experience
Open every Saturday and Sunday 10:20 am - 4:20 pm
- Minimum of 2 per team
- Maximum: 2 adults + up to 3 children or 4 adults or 1 adult and up to 4 children
- A charge is made for this event
- Details & Booking
Medieval Easter Easter 2022
- 12 Days of Spectacular events.Saturday 2 2022 – Thursday 14 April
- Every day there will be combat demonstrations, war stories, talks and tours.
Sword School
- Monday 11 – Thursday 14 April
Wars of the Roses Weekend
- Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 April
International Jousting Tournament Friday 15 – 18 April
Friday 15 – 18 April 2022.
Prices for this event held in the Tiltyard
- Child Kids under 3 Free
- Child ages 3 - 15 £5
- Designated viewing area for Wheelchair and mobility scooter users. £5 includes a free carer seat
- Seating fo over 2000 is on a first come basis and n the open air - no cover
History Books
Terrible Tudors, Price Guide: £3.99
