Royal Armouries Museum

Discover Royal Armouries Leeds, offering versatile event spaces for conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners and awards ceremonies, with flexible facilities, expert event support and a waterfront location at Leeds Dock.
“A venue of prestige and possibility.”

Features

  • Accessible
  • Bar & Restaurant
  • Break Out Spaces
  • Cloak Room
  • Coffee House
  • Dance Floor
  • Lift Access
  • On Site Parking
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air Conditioning
  • AV Support
  • Bar
  • Catering
  • Charitable Status
  • Exclusive Venue Hire
  • Free Wifi
  • Hybrid and Live Streaming Packages
  • Late Opening
  • Music Licence
  • Wedding Receptions

Royal Armouries Museum venue hire

Located on the waterfront at Leeds Dock, Royal Armouries Leeds is one of the city’s largest dedicated conference and events venues, welcoming over 380 events each year.

With capacity for up to 2,500 guests across its versatile event spaces, the venue accommodates major conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, awards ceremonies and celebrations. At its heart, New Dock Hall offers a vast pillar-free space with high ceilings, flexible layouts and extensive production capabilities, while Royal Armouries Hall provides further options for large-scale events and smaller gatherings.

Purpose-built theatres and meeting suites cater for presentations, breakout sessions and business meetings, supported by experienced in-house teams delivering event production, technology and creative catering.

The adjacent Royal Armouries Museum offers opportunities to incorporate private gallery experiences into an event, adding a cultural element to the programme.

With excellent transport connections, nearby hotels and a vibrant waterfront setting, Royal Armouries Leeds brings together the facilities and expertise needed to deliver events of every scale.

Why Choose Royal Armouries Museum?

  • Impressive Event Capacity – Accommodate up to 2,500 guests across versatile conference and event spaces.
  • Spectacular New Dock Hall – A vast pillar-free space for major conferences, exhibitions and gala dinners.
  • Flexible Conference Facilities – Dedicated theatres, meeting suites and adaptable spaces for events of different sizes.
  • Expert In-House Event Production – Professional staging, lighting, audiovisual technology and technical support.
  • Creative Catering & Dining – Seasonal menus, bespoke dining experiences and an experienced culinary team.
  • Leeds Dock Waterfront Location – Convenient transport connections, nearby hotels and opportunities for museum experiences.

Summer Parties at Royal Armouries Museum

Celebrate summer at Royal Armouries Leeds, with a private balcony overlooking the waterfront at Leeds Dock. The venue’s flexible indoor event spaces provide the setting for summer parties, dining and entertainment, while the balcony offers guests an opportunity to enjoy the views and warmer evenings.

Dinners at Royal Armouries Museum

Create an evening on a grand scale in New Dock Hall, with its impressive ceiling height, programmable star cloth and flexible layout. Royal Armouries Leeds provides the space and production facilities for gala dinners, awards ceremonies and celebrations, complemented by creative catering, entertainment and professional event lighting.

Receptions at Royal Armouries Museum

Bring guests together at Leeds Dock, where contemporary event spaces offer flexibility for receptions, launches and networking. Royal Armouries Hall accommodates substantial gatherings, while smaller suites provide options for more intimate occasions. Bespoke catering, professional event production and optional museum experiences can be incorporated into the programme.

Meetings & Conferences at Royal Armouries Museum

Bring delegates together at one of Leeds’ largest dedicated conference venues. New Dock Hall accommodates major conventions and exhibitions, while Royal Armouries Hall, the Bury Theatre and flexible meeting suites provide space for presentations, breakout sessions and networking, supported by professional AV and event production teams.

Location

Armouries Drive, Leeds LS10 1LT

Leeds Station, Leeds

Event spaces at M Shed

Royal Armouries Hall at Royal Armouries Museum

A dedicated and adaptable space at Leeds Dock, Royal Armouries Hall can be arranged for conferences, dinners and receptions. Its layout can be arranged to suit different event formats, providing a practical counterpart to the larger New Dock Hall and the museum's collection spaces.

Room Capacity
  • 800 RECEPTION
  • 500 CABARET
  • 650 DINNER
  • 728 THEATRE
Features
  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • Branding Opportunities
  • Covered
  • Dedicated Food Preparation Area
  • Exclusive Venue Hire
  • Flexible Seating & Table Arrangements
  • Free Wifi
  • Heated
  • High Ceilings
  • In-House Furniture
  • Music License
  • Outdoor Space
  • Speakers
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War Gallery at Royal Armouries Museum

Displays charting centuries of arms and armour form the surroundings for events in this gallery. Its collection-led environment provides a memorable setting for receptions and private dining, with historic exhibits close to guests.

Room Capacity
  • 400 RECEPTION
  • 100 DINNER
Features
  • Accessible
  • Covered
  • Flexible Seating & Table Arrangements
  • Free Wifi
  • In-House Furniture
  • Lift access
  • PA system for speeches
  • Private Toilet Facilities
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Aire Suite at Royal Armouries Museum

Room Capacity 80 Guests
Room capacity
80
THEATRE
27
U-SHAPED
48
CABARET
30
BOARDROOM
Features
  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Blackout
  • Branding Opportunities
  • Covered
  • Digital Screens Available
  • Exclusive Venue Hire
  • Flexible Seating & Table Arrangements
  • Free Wifi
  • Heated
  • In-House Furniture
  • Inhouse AV
  • Lift access
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Asian and African Gallery at Royal Armouries Museum

Room Capacity 300 Guests
Room capacity
300
RECEPTION
80
DINNER
Features
  • Accessible
  • Covered
  • Flexible Seating & Table Arrangements
  • Free Wifi
  • Microphone
  • PA system for speeches
  • Private Toilet Facilities
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Barton Suite at Royal Armouries Museum

Room Capacity 60 Guests
Room capacity
60
THEATRE
22
U-SHAPED
32
CABARET
25
BOARDROOM
Features
  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Blackout
  • Branding Opportunities
  • Covered
  • Digital Screens Available
  • Exclusive Venue Hire
  • Flexible Seating & Table Arrangements
  • Free Wifi
  • Heated
  • In-House Furniture
  • Inhouse AV
  • Lift access
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Bury Theatre at Royal Armouries Museum

Room Capacity 250 Guests
Room capacity
250
THEATRE
Features
  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Blackout
  • Branding Opportunities
  • Cloakroom
  • Covered
  • Digital Screens Available
  • Exclusive Venue Hire
  • Free Wifi
  • Heated
  • High Ceilings
  • In-House Furniture
  • Inhouse AV
  • Lift access
  • Microphone
  • PA system for speeches
  • Screen & Projector
  • Speakers
  • Stage
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Cinema of War at Royal Armouries Museum

Room Capacity 100 Guests
Room capacity
100
THEATRE
Features
  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Blackout
  • Branding Opportunities
  • Covered
  • Digital Screens Available
  • Exclusive Venue Hire
  • Free Wifi
  • Heated
  • High Ceilings
  • In-House Furniture
  • Inhouse AV
  • Lift access
  • Microphone
  • Microphones and VC Capabilities
  • PA system for speeches
  • Screen & Projector
  • Speakers
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Hotot Suite at Royal Armouries Museum

Room Capacity 30 Guests
Room capacity
30
THEATRE
12
U-SHAPED
16
CABARET
20
BOARDROOM
Features
  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Blackout
  • Branding Opportunities
  • Covered
  • Digital Screens Available
  • Exclusive Venue Hire
  • Flexible Seating & Table Arrangements
  • Free Wifi
  • Heated
  • In-House Furniture
  • Inhouse AV
  • Lift access
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Mulberry Suite at Royal Armouries Museum

Room Capacity 300 Guests
Room capacity
300
RECEPTION
300
THEATRE
200
CABARET
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New Dock Hall at Royal Armouries Museum

Room Capacity 1500 Guests
Room capacity
1500
RECEPTION
1100
DINNER
1400
THEATRE
750
CABARET
Features
  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • Blackout
  • Branding Opportunities
  • Cloakroom
  • Covered
  • Dedicated Food Preparation Area
  • Digital Screens Available
  • Exclusive Venue Hire
  • Flexible Seating & Table Arrangements
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News Room at Royal Armouries Museum

Room Capacity 300 Guests
Room capacity
300
RECEPTION
300
THEATRE
90
CABARET
Features
  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Branding Opportunities
  • Cloakroom
  • Covered
  • Digital Screens Available
  • Exclusive Venue Hire
  • Flexible Seating & Table Arrangements
  • Free Wifi
  • Heated
  • High Ceilings
  • In-House Furniture
  • Inhouse AV
  • Lift access
  • Microphone
  • Microphones and VC Capabilities
  • PA system for speeches
  • Screen & Projector
  • Speakers
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Pearl Suite at Royal Armouries Museum

Room Capacity 200 Guests
Room capacity
300
RECEPTION
300
THEATRE
90
CABARET
Features
  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Branding Opportunities
  • Cloakroom
  • Covered
  • Digital Screens Available
  • Exclusive Venue Hire
  • Flexible Seating & Table Arrangements
  • Free Wifi
  • Heated
  • High Ceilings
  • In-House Furniture
  • Inhouse AV
  • Lift access
  • Microphone
  • Microphones and VC Capabilities
  • PA system for speeches
  • Screen & Projector
  • Speakers
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The Square at Royal Armouries Museum

Room Capacity 2500 Guests
Room capacity
2500
RECEPTION
Features
  • Accessible
  • Branding Opportunities
  • Flexible Seating & Table Arrangements
  • Natural Daylight
  • Natural Stage
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Tournament Gallery at Royal Armouries Museum

Room Capacity 300 Guests
Room capacity
300
RECEPTION
60
DINNER
Features
  • Accessible
  • Covered
  • Flexible Seating & Table Arrangements
  • Free Wifi
  • In-House Furniture
  • Lift access
  • Microphone
  • PA system for speeches
  • Private Toilet Facilities
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