Royal Armouries
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Indoor Space
2,500
Plenary Capacity
1,500
Banquet Capacity
14
Breakout Rooms
1
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
The Royal Armouries and New Dock Hall in Leeds is a leading, award-winning conference and events venue, offering world-class facilities for high-profile conferences, conventions, exhibitions, awards dinners, and corporate events. It is the largest dedicated conference, events, and exhibition space in Leeds, capable of hosting up to 2,500 delegates. The venue boasts 12 to 14 versatile event spaces, including the pillar-free New Dock Hall, which is Leeds's largest banqueting and exhibition venue, and the divisible Royal Armouries Hall. Situated on the modern waterfront development of Leeds Dock, it provides a unique setting with the opportunity to hold events among impressive historical collections. The venue is committed to sustainability, holding Silver accreditations from Green Tourism and Greengage Solutions, and offers state-of-the-art AV equipment, free Wi-Fi, and dedicated event management.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Leeds
Country
GB
Max Plenary
2,500
Max Banquet
1,500
Breakout Rooms
14
Exhibition Halls
1
Airport Distance
20 min
Hotel Rooms (1km)
850
Accessibility
70/10
Full Address
Armouries Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1LT, GB
Event Spaces & Rooms
14 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Dock Hall | Exhibition Hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Royal Armouries Hall | Conference Room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bury Theatre | Lecture Theatre | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pearl Suite | Meeting Room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cinema of War | Cinema | — | — | — | — | — |
| News Room | Meeting Room | — | — | — | — | — |
| War Gallery | Gallery | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oriental Gallery / Asian and African Gallery | Gallery | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tournament Gallery | Gallery | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tower Gallery | Gallery | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hunting Gallery | Gallery | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hotot Suite | Meeting Room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Barton Suite | Meeting Room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aire Suite | Event Space | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
The Royal Armouries is committed to high standards of environmental practice, operating as a socially responsible organization. Key initiatives include reducing environmental impact, supporting local communities, and ensuring social responsibility. They have a policy and event checklist to raise awareness among staff, service providers, and clients. Sustainable practices include reducing packaging (e.g., milk in jugs), supporting local charities like Zarach, using eco-friendly materials and LED lighting in refurbishments, biodegradable cleaning products, procuring from local suppliers, incorporating local seasonal produce into menus to minimize food miles, and eliminating single-use plastics. They also encourage greener travel with secure cycle racks and public transport access. The venue holds Silver accreditations from Green Tourism and Greengage Solutions.
Certifications
Notable Past Events
6 events hosted
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 20 min drive
- Hotels (1km)
- 850 rooms
- Exhibition Halls
- 1
- Breakout Rooms
- 14
Contact Information
Destination
Leeds, United Kingdom
Europe — Northern Europe
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
5 Apr 2026