Access

The Royal Armouries welcomes customers with disabilities and hopes that you find your day with us an enjoyable and memorable occasion. We value your visit and your viewpoints on the services that we provide.

Disabled Parking

6 disabled parking spaces are provided free, next to the Tiltyard, 100 metres from the museum entrance.

Further disabled parking spaces are available in the nearby multi-storey car park on the ground floor. These are chargeable.

Free parking for minibuses is available, next to the Tiltyard, 100 metres from the museum entrance.

Drop off Point

There is a drop off point near to the museum entrance, which located 100 metres away across a level paved area.

At the Door

There are automatic doors leading into the museum with a toilet facility on your right. At the far end of the the entrance is the information desk where you will be greeted by a member of the Front of House team ready to help with your requests.

Wheel Chair Provision

There are four manual wheelchairs in the museum and these are available for the duration of your visit. These are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please ask at the Information Desk upon your arrival.

Toilet Facilities

There are accessible toilet facilities at the main entrance to the museum on the right side and on floors 1,2 and 4. There are also toilet facilities in the Bistro which is located on the ground floor to the left of the entrance. There are also baby-changing facilities available.

Getting about the Museum

A What’s On leaflet of the day’s activities can be collected from the admission desks. All galleries and the Tiltyard have spaces for wheelchair users, and staff will help you find a good view of the events on show.

Emergency Evacuation

In the event of an evacuation of the building, a Gallery Host will explain the quickest and safest way to exit the Museum.

Guide dogs are permitted in the museum.

We hope that you enjoy your day at the Royal Armouries.


  • The Royal Armouries Disabilites Equality Policy states its belief in the provision of equality of opportunity, and has a commitment to providing transparent, meaningful, educational access and linked services to all its visitors and employees.

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