The Royal Armouries Museum is at Leeds Dock, close to Leeds city centre. It is around a 20–25 minute walk from Leeds railway station and can also be reached by bus, water taxi, bicycle or car.
Royal Armouries Museum
Armouries Drive
Leeds
LS10 1LT
From Leeds railway station: 20–25 minutes on foot
From Leeds bus station: 15–20 minutes on foot
By water taxi: From Granary Wharf near Leeds railway station
By car: Parking next to the museum at CitiPark Leeds Dock
Accessible parking: Five free spaces for Blue Badge holders near the museum entrance
The museum is approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from Leeds railway station, around a 20–25 minute walk.
For a different way to reach the museum, the Leeds Dock water taxi operates between Granary Wharf, near the south entrance of Leeds railway station, and Leeds Dock.
The journey takes approximately 15 minutes, with the Leeds Dock stop next to the museum.
Services can be affected by water levels and operating arrangements may change, so check the latest water taxi information before travelling.
Leeds bus station is approximately 0.6 miles (0.9 km) from the museum, around a 15–20 minute walk.
Local bus services also operate towards Leeds Dock. Check current services and journey times before travelling.
The nearest public car park is CitiPark Leeds Dock, on Armouries Drive next to the museum.
CitiPark Leeds Dock
Armouries Drive
Leeds
LS10 1LE
The car park is open 24 hours and has spaces for Blue Badge holders, electric vehicle charging and lifts. A 2.1 metre height restriction applies.
Parking charges apply and parking can be pre-booked.
Parking information, charges, and pre-booking
Please use the designated drop-off bays outside the Royal Armouries Arena.
Do not stop in the no-stopping zone on Armouries Drive, as you may receive a fine.
There are five free parking spaces for Blue Badge holders opposite the Holiday Inn, just after the roundabout, approximately 100 metres (110 yards) from the museum entrance.
Armouries Square is level and paved, and there is a step-free route from the accessible parking and drop-off area to the museum entrance.
Additional accessible parking is available in CitiPark Leeds Dock.
For detailed information about entrances, wheelchairs, lifts, toilets and other facilities, see our accessibility information.
The museum is at Leeds Dock and can be reached by bicycle from Leeds city centre and the surrounding area. Leeds Dock connects directly to popular traffic-free and scenic cycle paths, most notably the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath and the Trans Pennine Trail via the Aire and Calder Navigation.
Cycle racks are provided near to the museum entrance in Armouries Square..
If you are organising a school or group visit, coach and minibus arrangements may differ from general visitor parking.
Please check your group booking information or contact the museum before travelling.
Opening days vary between term time and school holidays, so check the museum's opening times before starting your journey.
If you need help planning your journey or have particular access requirements, please contact us.
0113 220 1916
enquiries@armouries.org.uk