English Civil War Weekend
@ Royal Armouries Museum Leeds

A themed weekend with activities for all the family.

An interactive insight into life in the 17th century.

Meet soldiers from both sides of the divide, take part in military drills, experience live cannon firings and thrilling cavalry displays!

Dates:
Saturday 25th September 2010
to Sunday 26th September 2010
10.00am – 5.00pm Daily

Address:

Royal Armouries Museum

Armouries Drive

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS10 1LT

Tel: 0113 220 1999

Royal Armouries website

Blitz Weekend
@ Royal Armouries Museum Leeds

A themed weekend with activities for all the family.

70 years on from one of the darkest and most heroic times in the nation’s history, celebrate the spirit of the age through 1940s music, food and dance.

Dates:
Saturday 18th September 2010
to Sunday 19th September 2010
10.00am – 5.00pm Daily

Address:

Royal Armouries Museum

Armouries Drive

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS10 1LT

Tel: 0113 220 1999

Royal Armouries website

The Queen’s Golden Jubilee International Joust
in The Tiltyard

Cheer on some of the world’s top jousters as they clash head to head for H.M. Queen’s Golden Jubilee Trophy.

Watch the drama build through the heats, reaching a climax on August Bank Holiday Monday, when the overall champion will claim his trophy at a spectacular finale.

There will be two smashing heats per day at 12.15 & 14.45 with a nail biting semi-final and final concluding the tournament on Bank Holiday Monday.

And if this isn’t enough excitement, there will be circus acts and our own medieval jester Lord Flame to keep the whole family entertained.

Come early each day and pick your favourite knight in our Path To Victory parade!

All joust tickets can be bought on the day at the museum, or booked in advanced from the Royal Armouries website.

Dates:
Saturday 28th August 2010
to Monday 30th August 2010
10.00am – 5.00pm Daily

Address:

Royal Armouries Museum

Armouries Drive

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS10 1LT

Tel: 0113 220 1999

Royal Armouries website

Hooray! Henry’s back for the summer!

This summer, the world’s greatest collection of Henry VIII’s armour returns to Leeds in a brand new, cutting edge display.

Part propoganda, part fashion, the exhibition conveys the power and majesty and wealth of the man, the icon and the king – who always ensured he was Dressed to Kill!

Why not come along and test your sporting skills and fitness in this quest to be one of Henry’s heroes, with activities for all the family.

Daily throughout the summer – no need to book – just drop in!

Suitable for ages 8 -12 years.

Dates:
Saturday 24th July 2010
to Friday 27th August 2010
10.00am – 5.00pm Daily

Address:

Royal Armouries Museum

Armouries Drive

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS10 1LT

Tel: 0113 220 1999

Royal Armouries website

Easter Holidays @ Royal Armouries Museum
Monday 12 April to Sunday 18 April 2010

Royal Armouries Museum
Armouries Drive
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 1LT

Tel: 0113 220 1999

School holiday activities for families

Avast me hearties!

Open from 10.00am to 5.00pm
Admission Free (some activities may carry a small charge)

There’ll be pirates galore on the poop deck this Easter – so come and join our motley crew!

Highlights include:

• Pirate Skool – fun activity sessions for kids 5-12, £3 per child, book on the day
• ‘Make and take’ arts and crafts activities
• Dramatic live performances
• Action-packed combat displays
• Horseshows
• Falconry displays

Royal Armouries Museum
Home of the national collection of arms & armour
www.royalarmouries.org

Easter Holidays @ Royal Armouries Museum
Tuesday 6 April to Sunday 11 April 2010

Royal Armouries Museum
Armouries Drive
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 1LT

Tel: 0113 220 1999

School holiday activities for families

Howdy Pardners!

Open from 10.00am to 5.00pm
Admission Free (some activities may carry a small charge)

Grab your stetsons and mosey on down to the Museum for some rootin’ tootin’ Wild West fun!

Highlights include:

• Cowboy Skool – fun activity sessions for kids 5-12, £3 per child, book on the day
• ‘Make and take’ arts and crafts activities
• Dramatic live performances
• Action-packed combat displays
• Horseshows
• Falconry displays

Royal Armouries Museum
Home of the national collection of arms & armour
www.royalarmouries.org

Easter Bank Holiday Weekend @ Royal Armouries Museum
Friday 2 April to Monday 5 April 2010

Royal Armouries Museum
Armouries Drive
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 1LT

Tel: 0113 220 1999

Four day international jousting tournament

Open from 10.00am to 5.00pm
Admission Free (some activities may carry a small charge)

The boys are back in town to compete for the Sword of Honour.

Authentic medieval jousting in the heart of the city – see it live!

2 performances per day 12.15pm & 2.45pm.

Buy your tickets online or on the day.

Highlights include:

• Four-day international tournament
• ‘Make and take’ arts and crafts activities
• Falconry display
• Have-a-go sword fighting
• Action-packed combat displays

Royal Armouries Museum
Home of the national collection of arms & armour
www.royalarmouries.org

St George’s Day Celebrations @ Royal Armouries Museum
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 April 2010

Royal Armouries Museum
Armouries Drive
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 1LT

Tel: 0113 220 1999

The classic battle between good and evil.

Come and cheer on brave St George as he battles the ‘dragon’ in a special joust at 2.00pm.

The joust is held each day at 2.00pm in the Tiltyard next to the Museum..

Open from 10.00am to 5.00pm
Admission Free (Joust tickets can be purchased on the day at the museum or online through the retail website. Other activities may also carry a small charge.)

Highlights include:

• Special jousts
• ‘Make and take’ arts and crafts activities
• Dramatic live performances
• Action-packed combat displays
• Falconry displays

Royal Armouries Museum
Home of the national collection of arms & armour
www.royalarmouries.org

Napoleonic Weekend @ Royal Armouries Museum
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 March 2010

Royal Armouries Museum
Armouries Drive
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 1LT

Tel: 0113 220 1999

Open from 10.00am to 5.00pm
Admission Free (some activities may carry a small charge)


Bringing history to life with some of the most exciting tales from the era of Sharpe and the Napoleonic wars.

Highlights include:
·     Horse show
·     Dramatic live performances
·     ‘Make and take’ arts and crafts activities
·     Falconry display
·     Action-packed combat displays
·     Guided tours of the museum

Royal Armouries Museum
Home of the national collection of arms & armour
www.royalarmouries.org

Mothers’ Day @ Royal Armouries Museum

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 March 2010

Royal Armouries Museum
Armouries Drive
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 1LT

Tel: 0113 220 1999

Open from 10.00am to 5.00pm
Admission Free (some activities may carry a small charge)

Treat your Mum to a right royal day out!
It’s Ladies Day at the first joust of the season so come and cheer for our knights in shining armour.
Highlights include:
·     Special joust at 2.00pm – buy your tickets on the day
·     Roses for every Mum
·     ‘Make and take’ arts and crafts activities
·     Falconry display
·     Action-packed combat displays

Royal Armouries Museum
Home of the national collection of arms & armour
www.royalarmouries.org