Royal Armouries | National museums of arms and armour

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Located a short distance from the city centre at Leeds Dock. Open daily 10am – 5pm Find out more

19 acres of fortifications and secret underground tunnels in this restored Victorian fort. Open daily 10am – 5pm Find out more

Royal arms and armour in the iconic White Tower at the Tower of London. Open daily 10am – 5pm Find out more

Monarchs – Elizabeth I

Royal Armouries Museum

25 –27 May

Royal Armouries Museum Last chance to see the three medals awarded to Leeds heroes for bravery Sat 27th Oct - Sun 28th Apr 2019 Find out more

Fort Nelson Live firings of historic artillery pieces Sun 28th Apr 2019 Find out more

Fort Nelson Women in khaki Wed 15th May 2019 Find out more

Jousting armours

Andy Deane & Mike Collin Approx length of read: 3 minutes Find out more

Jeff Sanders & Jeffrey Wasson Approx length of read: 3 minutes Find out more

Jean-Francois Drapeau & Jessy Dufresne Approx length of read: 3 minutes Find out more

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