Royal Armouries Museum
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Leeds
What it’s like
Free armour museum by Leeds Dock - live combats, hands-on kits and a crossbow challenge.
Royal Armouries is a solid Leeds day out when you want steel, stories and space to roam without a soft-play bill. Free general entry, with optional paid activities like the Crossbow Challenge.
Kids clock the armour halls fast; daily combats and shows keep energy up. Soft Play is N - treat play areas as museum extras, not a soft-play session.
Cafe on site and easy walk from Leeds Dock. Term-time Tue-Sun; check holiday hours before you set off.
What’s on here
Facilities
Plan your visit
How much does Royal Armouries Museum cost?
It's free to get in. Some extras are priced; the full list is on this page.
Can we eat there?
Yes, there's food on site.
How accessible is it?
The venue lists wheelchair access.
What if it rains?
You're covered, it's indoors.
How do we find it?
Armouries Drive, Leeds, LS10 1LT, United Kingdom.
Experiences
Crossbow Challenge
Daily activity running 10:30am to 4:30pm.
Genghis Khan: How the Mongols Changed the World
Special exhibition on the fourth floor Special Exhibitions Gallery, running 26 June to 1 November 2026, featuring treasures from the Mongol Empire.
Stories from the Steppe
Activity running 24 October to 1 November 2026.
Shows
Daily Combats
Daily combat demonstration held between 10am and 5pm.
Daily Shows
Daily show held between 10am and 5pm.
Also on site
Outdoor Dockside Amphitheatre
Outdoor amphitheatre used for historic gun firing demonstrations with blank ammunition.
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