There are 24 items tagged with ‘jousting’
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1. Leeds History
The history of the Royal Armouries from 1996, in its new purpose built museum in Leeds
2. Events
At the Royal Armouries there is always something exciting happening at one of our sites across the country. Find out what’s on by checking our events calendar.
3. Leeds Events
Live combat displays by knights in shining armour
Special exhibitions and children’s activities
Click here for more information about current events in Leeds.
4. Events
Events and activities for all the family at the Royal Armouries in Leeds: Jousting, knights fighting, costumed story telling and five floors of displays. One of the greatest collections of arms and armour in the world.
5. Tiltyard
Here we put on exhibitions of military and sporting skill at arms, including jousting. We also demonstrate how hawks have worked with man in the hunting field. There is seating for over 300 people.
6. Tournament
Tournament gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
7. King Henry VIII
A brief history of Henry VIII from the Tournament gallery at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
8. Daily Horse Shows
From March to the end of October the Royal Armouries offers a unique experience for visitors in the daily horse shows, which include jousting, cavalcades, horse archery, Tudor riding.
9. Live Interpretation
Re-live moments in history through the eyes of real-life heroes. Join the ranks in the English Civil Wars, listen to tales from the Front in World War I, or cross the Wild West with American pioneers. Our professional interpreters bring history to life!
10. Horse Shows
A variety of horse shows including Tudor riding skills, jousting, horse archery and military cavalcades. Daily at 2pm.
11. Leeds
Admission is FREE
Open daily: 10am – 5pm
Closed 24-26 December
Tel: 0113 220 1999
enquiries@armouries.org.uk
12. Home
Royal Armouries – National Museum of Arms and Armour, keepers of Tower of London history, and National Collection of Artillery. We have museums in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Tower of London and Portsmouth.
13. Home
Royal Armouries – National Museum of Arms and Armour, keepers of Tower of London history, and National Collection of Artillery. We have museums in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Tower of London and Portsmouth.
14. Game zone
Welcome to our game zone where you can play games created by the Royal Armouries and some created for us.
10 Events
1. War of the Roses Joust
Yorkshire vs Lancashire
2. Children's event – Knight School
During the school holidays Fort Nelson have Fun Days specially designed for children.
3. Children's event – Knight School
Learn the skills of a knight: make your own armour, try hobby horse jousting, longbow archery and even take part in a castle-building contest!
4. Sword of Honour Tournament
Experience authentic Medieval jousting in the heart of the city at this international tournament.
5. St George's Weekend
Come and join in the fun and cheer on our national hero. Will he slay the dragon?
6. Father's Day Weekend
Celebrate Dad’s special day with a royal day out!
7. The Queen's Golden Jubilee International Joust
Cheer on some of the world’s top jousters as they clash head to head for H.M. Queen’s Golden Jubilee Trophy.
8. MOTHER'S DAY
Treat your Mum to a right royal day out!
9. ST GEORGE'S DAY JOUSTS
The classic battle between good and evil.
10. TOURNAMENT
Four day international jousting tournament.