Leeds
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The Royal Armouries is Britain’s national museum of arms and armour.
At the Leeds Museum there are over 8,500 objects on display in five galleries: War; Tournament; Oriental; Self Defence and Hunting.
Visit the newly refurbished Tournament Gallery and experience the might of Henry VIII – king and sportsman.
Visitor Information
The Royal Armouries Museum is located at Clarence Dock, only a short distance from the centre of Leeds, West Yorkshire.
- The Royal Armouries Museum should not be confused with Royal Armouries International plc, the private sector corporate hospitality business.
For your convenience we have provided maps for you to download and print out
To ensure a trouble free journey get live road traffic information from www.keepmoving.co.uk
Travel
You can use Transport Direct to get directions to the Royal Armouries by car or public transport.
Car
Directions from Transport Direct
- The museum is well signposted on all major routes when close to Leeds. Follow the brown tourism signs for Royal Armouries with the ‘horned helmet’ logo.
- From the North: Follow brown tourism signs on the A64.
- From the East: M62 east users exit M621 at junction 4 and follow the brown tourism signs.
- From the South: M1 users exit M621 at junction 4 and follow the brown tourism signs. A1 users follow brown tourism signs on the A64.
- From the West: M62 users exit M621 at junction 3 and follow the brown tourism signs.
Bus
Directions from Transport Direct
A number 28 First Leeds bus service runs from Albion Street to Clarence Dock:
- Albion Street – J5 – outside St. John’s Centre
- Vicar Lane – M4 – opposite Victoria Quarter
- York Street – F5 – outside Leeds Bus/Coach Station
- Crown Point Road – A4 – in front of Etap hotel
- Chadwick Street – A1 – 100 metres from museum entrance
Boat
- Clarence Dock is on the Aire/Calder Navigation and has a large number of berths for narrow boats and cruisers.
Bicycle
- The museum stands on National Cycle Network Route 67.
- Bicycle racks are provided close to the museum entrance.
- Please ensure that your bicycle is properly locked at all times and valuables removed.
- Free and secure bicycle storage is available at the nearby multi-storey car park.
Walk
- A 10 minute walk from Leeds Bus Station – follow the signs.
- A 20 minute walk from Leeds Rail Station.
- The Trans Pennine Trail runs by the museum.
Parking
Town Centre Car Parks provide secure 24hr, fully-manned car parking with CCTV and security patrols with 1648 bays, located only 100 metres from the museum entrance.
- This car park has Park Mark® status.
- Parking can be paid for in advance at www.towncentrecarparks.com.
- Free and secure bicycle storage is also provided.
- 5 disabled parking spaces are provided next to the Arena close to the museum entrance. See Access page for more details.
- 10 coach parking spaces are provided next to the Arena close to the museum entrance.
Other car parks can be found using Transport Direct.
