Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds

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

Website

www.royalarmouries.org

E-mail

enquiries@armouries.org.uk

Telephone

General enquiries

08700 344 344

Fax

0113 220 1955

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Royal Armouries Museum Leeds
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Discover 3000 years of history.

Take a journey through history from the Dark Ages to the present day. Witness stories unfold when you explore our five themed galleries and get up close to fascinating objects.

See over 8000 priceless exhibits, including the magnificent Guinness World Record breaking 16th century elephant armour. The largest armour in the world!!

See history brought to life.

Enjoy hearing the stories told by our skilled interpreters and watch horse shows and falconry displays in our Tiltyard.

Don't miss the jousting competitions at Easter and August bank holiday.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

Daily 1000-1700

Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day

 Admission charges

Museum admission if free.

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

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

Website

www.royalarmouries.org

E-mail

enquiries@armouries.org.uk

Telephone

General enquiries

08700 344 344

Fax

0113 220 1955

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

The collection consists of some 70,000 examples of arms, armour and artillery dating from antiquity to the present day. It includes royal armours of the Tudor and Stuart kings; arms and armour of the English Civil Wars; British and foreign military weapons from the Board of Ordnance and MOD Pattern Room collections; hunting and sporting weapons, as well as an exceptional collection of oriental arms and armour.

Collection details

Weapons and War, Archives

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available
  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Specialist publications on collections available

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

Website

www.royalarmouries.org

E-mail

enquiries@armouries.org.uk

Telephone

General enquiries

08700 344 344

Fax

0113 220 1955

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

The Real Iron Men

29 May — 6 October 2010 *on now

Forget Hollywood - at the Royal Armouries this half term there'll be no special effects or CGI just real iron men in full-on live combat - no 3D glasses required!
Falconry/Horseshows/Live combat/Drama/Hands On History/Guided Tours/Arts & Crafts

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children
  • All ages

When

10am-5pm

Where

Royal Armouries Museum

Admission

Free entry to museum
Some activities carry a small charge

Royal Armouries 1940s Weekend

18 — 19 September 2010

Music, dancing and living history displays

Where

Royal Armouries Museum

Admission

Entry to the museum is free however some events/activities may carry a small charge

Royal Armouries English Civil War Weekend

25 — 26 September 2010

Re-enactments, drills and cannon firings

Where

Royal Armouries Museum

Admission

Entry to the museum is free however some activities may carry a small charge

Royal Armouries Medi-Evil Mayhem Week

23 — 31 October 2010

Dare you visit the museum this half-term? Activities and events for all the family.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

Where

Royal Armouries Museum

Admission

Entry to the museum is free however some events/activities may carry a small charge.

Remember Reflect React

1 — 30 November 2010

Special events throughout this month of Rememberance

Where

Royal Armouries Museum

Admission

Entry to the museum is free however some events/activities may carry a small charge

20th Century Warfare Weekend

27 — 28 November 2010

Military vehicle display

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

Where

Royal Armouries Museum

Admission

Entry to the museum is free however some events/activities may carry a small charge

Royal Armouries Wartime Christmas

11 — 12 December 2010

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

Where

Royal Armouries Museum

Admission

Entry to the museum is free however some events/activities may carry a small charge

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

Website

www.royalarmouries.org

E-mail

enquiries@armouries.org.uk

Telephone

General enquiries

08700 344 344

Fax

0113 220 1955

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Boxes, objects and other kit

Guerilla Artists Family Art Workshops

Be inspired by objects in the collection to create your own immense
masterpiece. An ideal activity for groups of friends for that special day out.

How to obtain

TO BOOK A SESSION
Tel: 0113 220 1888
Email: educate.leeds@armouries.org.uk

Scouting and Girl Guiding Activity Days

The Royal Armouries is hosting a series of action-packed days designed especially for groups of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
• Sessions last 60 minutes

How to obtain

0113 220 1888
educate.leeds@armouries.org.uk

 Resources

Golden Wednesdays Art Workshops for Adults

These 90-minute adult art workshops will introduce you a variety of
inspiring and creative skills. Led by our specialist tutor, these
workshops are small, friendly and relaxed. All materials provided.

How to obtain

TO BOOK A SESSION
Tel: 0113 220 1888
Email: educate.leeds@armouries.org.uk

Golden Wednesdays Talks and Workshops for Adults

To welcome Henry VIII’s armours back to Leeds this summer after
a year on display in the Tower of London, we are hosting a series of
talks and workshops focusing on the Tudors.
These introductory sessions give an overview of some of the
significant events in the Tudor period, followed by a chance to
handle some of our original and replica objects.

How to obtain

TO BOOK A SESSION
Tel: 0113 220 1888
Email: educate.leeds@armouries.org.uk

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

Website

www.royalarmouries.org

E-mail

enquiries@armouries.org.uk

Telephone

General enquiries

08700 344 344

Fax

0113 220 1955

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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