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British Civil Wars

Royalist cavalier soldier dressed in a red tunic, buff coat, breastplate and a three-bar helmet, pointing a flintlock pistol

Discover how the technology and tactics of the 17th century defined military thinking even up to the modern day at the home of the world’s most extensive collection of British Civil War arms and armour: the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds.

See our British Civil War Learning Resources for free videos, images and audio files to use with your pupils to enhance their learning.

Royal Armouries Museum

Workshop

KS3, KS4

90 Minutes

£5 per pupil

Workshop Content

Your students will get their hands on our unrivalled handling collection of weaponry and armour to understand the key roles of cavalry and foot soldiers in the conflict.

Your students will be put through their paces as they learn and practice historic pike and musket drills in our interactive character-led session.

We guarantee your students will still be talking about this workshop at the end of the academic year.

Curriculum Focus

  • Britain 1509-1745
  • Civil war in Britain
  • Historical enquiry

Gallery Links

Horses with armour and men wearing armour in a museum gallery
The War Gallery

War Gallery

(British Civil War)

Explore how the history of warfare has changed from the early days of hand-to-hand combat to today’s technology-based warfare, including our new display on the Second World War.

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When you email us, please provide the following information:

  • Name and address of school, organisation, or home educated group
  • First, second, and third choice of date
  • Number of pupils and number of adults
  • If you would like to visit the museum shop
  • If you require coach parking
  • Any other additional information you’d like us to know (e.g special education needs) 

Find our Education Bookings Terms and Conditions 

Email: educate.leeds@armouries.org.uk
Phone: 07785 692443

Due to the high volume of enquiries we receive, please only call us if you have already booked a visit and your enquiry is urgent. 

Learning packs and resources

Education Visit Pack 2025-2026 (pdf, 576KB)

Contact our communications team if you require documents in an alternative format.

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