Royal Armouries Leeds, Military museum in Leeds Dock, England
The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds Dock is a national museum that houses more than 5,000 military objects spread across five galleries, each dedicated to weapons, armor, and combat equipment spanning many centuries. The building itself was designed as a modern home for this historic collection that once lived at the Tower of London.
The national weapons collection moved from the Tower of London to this new purpose-built location in Leeds during 1996, marking a significant shift in where Britain's military heritage was displayed. This relocation brought the collection to a modern facility designed specifically to showcase these objects to the public.
The collection reflects how different societies across time developed their own ways of fighting and protecting soldiers in battle. You can see weapons and armor from many parts of the world, each telling a story about the people who made and used them.
Entry is free and the museum opens Wednesday through Sunday from 10 in the morning to 5 in the evening, located near Leeds city center. The waterside location is easy to reach and gives you plenty of time to walk through the galleries at your own pace.
A special arena called the Tiltyard lets visitors watch professional jousting matches at various times throughout the year. These staged combats give you a chance to see how mounted knights actually fought with lances and tactics long ago.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Yorkshire and the Humber brings together different sides of northern England. York shows its medieval walls, narrow streets with timber houses, and a gothic cathedral. Leeds and Sheffield show their past as centers of industry, with old factories turned into museums and new neighborhoods. Hull,...
Leeds Dock
82 m
Leeds Discovery Centre
344 m
Church of St Saviour
379 mU-8047 Submarine Museum
111 m
East Street Mills
250 m
Crown Point Bridge
260 m
Boundary Wall With Gate Piers Gates And Gateway To North Of Church Of St Saviour
387 m
Steeped Vessels
402 m
Bollard On Street Corner
143 m
Leeds Dam On River Aire
178 m
Boundary Wall With Gate Piers And Gates To Chadwick Lodge
255 m
Aire And Calder Navigation Cut And Locks
79 m
The Chandlers
314 m
Yarn Warehouse
204 m
Bank Mills B And D
139 m
Vicarage to Church of St Saviour
364 m
Chadwick Lodge
248 m
J Boyd And Sons Works
335 m
Dyeworks And Attached Warehouse
133 m
Bank Mills C And Attached Tow Warehouse
239 m
18 Crown Point Road
413 m
16 Crown Point Road
415 m
Machine Shop and Attached Office
103 mX1 Aire
378 mTrinity One
145 m1 Mill Street
396 mRoyal Armouries Tilt Yard
158 mA Reflective Approach
200 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes