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Hall of Steel

looking up into a tall tower of arms and armour

The hall of steel is the architectural centrepiece of the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds.

It is the largest mass display of arms and armour created since the 19th century.

Highlights

  • A glass tower with impressive views of Leeds, Leeds Dock and the Aire & Calder navigation
  • Mortars and cannon around the walls at the base of the stairs
  • A display of 2700 objects of mainly 17th-century and 19th-century military equipment

Hall of Steel Fly Through

Experience the Hall of Steel from a whole new perspective.

Our friends at Apollo 3D have captured breath-taking drone footage from inside this spectacular space, home to more than 2,700 historic weapons and pieces of armour.

Follow the drone as it rises through the tower, revealing the intricate details of the objects that adorn the Hall of Steel from floor to ceiling.

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