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1. 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.
2. Leeds
Visitor information for the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
3. 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.
4. Leeds Events
Visit the Royal Armouries in Leeds and experience the excitement of reliving some of the most important moments in our history – from early history to the present day. Costumed demonstrations, authentic re-enactments, entertaining films and interactive
5. Tournament
Tournament gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
6. Leeds History
The history of the Royal Armouries from 1996, in its new purpose built museum in Leeds
7. 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.
8. King Henry VIII
A brief history of Henry VIII from the Tournament gallery at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
9. 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.
10. 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!
11. Horse Shows
A variety of horse shows including Tudor riding skills, jousting, horse archery and military cavalcades. Daily at 2pm.
7 Events
1. War of the Roses Joust
Yorkshire vs Lancashire
2. Queen's Golden Jubilee International Joust
Cheer on your favourite knight in this individual competition for the most coveted trophy.
3. Children's event – Knight School
During the school holidays Fort Nelson have Fun Days specially designed for children.
4. 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!
5. Sword of Honour Tournament
Experience authentic Medieval jousting in the heart of the city at this international tournament.
6. St George's Weekend
Come and join in the fun and cheer on our national hero. Will he slay the dragon?
7. Father's Day Weekend
Celebrate Dad’s special day with a royal day out!