Royal Armouries Museum

The Royal Armouries is Britain’s national museum of arms and armour. Over 5,000 objects are displayed in five galleries: War, Tournament, Oriental, Self Defence and Hunting. Check out the Hall of Steel, composed of 2,500 objects reminiscent of the historical trophy displays of the 17th century.

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    +44 870 034 4344

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    royalarmouries.org.uk

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Armouries Drive Leeds LS10 1LT United Kingdom

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Welcome to Yorkshire

The Knights Joust is a must do for the kids. Amazing collection of swords in the Oriental Section and the Hall of Steel is something not to miss! Best of all - its free to get in!

Srivats Lakshman

The museum is a wonderful look at the history of war and weapons. It offers a wide variety of cultures as well as activities, making it a must visit if in the city . Don't miss the crossbow range!

Sean Hickman

Great day out and it's free! Realistically you'll be paying £5 for 3 hours parking but it's worth every penny. The exhibitions are fantastic!

Eve Barabas

The lord of the rings sword exhibition , the live performances as well as the elephant armour

Dr. MOHAMMED ALDAWSARI

We really have a great day at museum . I recommend this great place for anyone who will visit Leeds 👍

Melissa Osborne

Really enjoyed it :0) really worth a visit :0) wish I had that many guns :0) would recommend :0)

Carl Griffin

Free entry . Amazing exhibitions .

Francisco Ulate Serrano

Had an awesome time on this Museum . It's free and a wonderful place to learn about armors and history.

Henning Rix

Nice displays, some hands on and experimental parts and free wifi ! And all for free...brilliant and stunning architecture !

Amal

Excellent museum . Well organised and very informative.

John Westgarth

It is a great free day out for children and adults which takes a few hours. Great value and keep it free

Lisette

Free entry . Surprisingly rich interesting de facto displays and collections. Good place for family and children too

Rob Thompson

Check out the fully enclosed armor as worn by Henry VIII. The cod piece is rather awesome

J S W

Amazing inside lots to see and it is free. The directions are poor though and I only found it after several attempts.

Red Berry

Free entrance to a nice museum although a £3 donation is suggested

Anna

An impressive and very interactive museum ! Needs few days to explore!

Lee Kerr

Great for the kids; if you fancy a sit down, there are computer consoles and games tables. Good shop too

Rachel Dove

Food is very dear but exhibits are interesting and they always have clean facilities .

Nas Jackson

The elephants actually smell to be honest. My wife complained and was presented with several hawks to choose

Xina Broderick

When you use the lift at the back on the left hand side, press the circular button to the left of the arrows because it's not clear where you're supposed to press to call the lift. Read more

Catherine Mansell

the horse show is great for children and they can go and see the horses & speak to the riders afterwards.

Royal Armouries

Want a challenge? See if you can count the 2,500 items in the Hall of Steel ! It forms the largest mass display of arms and armour since the 19th century.

Mike Kelly

The Knights Joust is a must. Also holds annual jousting competitions

Heather Skelland

Free entry but no inter active displays at the moment as they are redesigning it.

Ed Walsh

Take lift to top and let gravity take you down

Mark Stone

Armoured elephant 🐘

Antonio Manucci

"Oriental" and "Hunting" are the best.

Stephen

Great day out. :))

phil harrison

There's free two hour parking nearby

Spencer Hudson

a great place to visit ...

Holly May Constantine Eyre

If you jump really high in the lift, the whole things moves about 3 feet!

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Chris D

all the animals have now gone

Caireen Hart

Check out the armoured elephant !

Liverpool Biennial

good conference venue #ama10

Leanne

Who is this place even aimed at? Why does it even exist? It's just a load of old swords and really angry staff members who shout at you if you take pictures of the exhibits . Glad I didn't pay!!

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