Galleries

There are 5 galleries at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. There is also the impressive Hall of Steel which has a mass display of over 2500 objects.

Outside is the Craft Court where the Gunmaker, Armourer’s workshop and the Wardrobe can be seen. Watch the craftsmen and women at work.

Next to the Craft Court is the Menagerie including our Stables. The Menagerie is home to our birds of prey. Here visitors can see the birds from the falconry displays, and other birds too, up close. It is also home to the Royal Armouries horses who can be seen performing in the horse shows in the Tiltyard.

Scary Horned Helmet

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NAPOLEONIC WEEKEND

Bringing history to life with some of the most exciting tales from the era of Sharpe and Napoleon.

27 March

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Did you know?

Old idea, new materials

The tips of the lances used by the Royal Armouries jousters are made from balsa wood and are designed to be broken, this was something that was done in some tournaments in the 15th century, though not using balsa wood.

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