Royal Armouries & New Dock Hall, Leeds

This is a breathtaking venue for receptions, banquets, business meetings and conferences of every size up to 1,000 people and is a premier location for exhibitions and product launches. Gallery entertainment includes a formal dinner in the 'Edwardian Gun Room', an Elizabethan banquet in the 'Tournament Gallery' or a themed dinner in the 'Oriental Dojo' where the staff will serve you dressed in traditional kimonos. The Bury Theatre is a newly refurbished purpose-built, self-contained lecture theatre on two levels. The gently sloping floor provides excellent sight lines to a fixed stage. The Theatre can comfortably accommodate from 80 to 250 delegates in comfortable cinema style seating. Royal Armouries International has achieved a Gold Standard of Green Business Tourism and Gold Award from Carlsberg UK (for their standards of beer quality) both of which are added to current accolades of being Gold Members of AIM and achieving Investors In People. Car parking: On-site multi storey car park for 1650 . Parking included in day delegate rate. Loading access. Public transport information: Buses run every 20 minutes from Leeds city square. 20 minute walk from Leeds rail station. Day Delegate Rates: 3 Star Package includes: main meeting room hire (8am - 5.30pm), 3 servings of tea and coffee, sandwich lunch. 4 Star Package includes: main meeting room hire (8am - 5.30pm), dedicated event manager, 3 servings of tea coffee and biscuits, one course buffet lunch, data projector and screen, free public WiFi. 5 Star Package includes: main meeting room hire (8am - 5.30pm), dedicated event manager, four servings of tea, coffee, fruit juice and mineral water; all served with fruit bowls. Mid morning-refreshments are served with Danish Pastries and mid-afternoon with cakes. Two course buffet lunch, data projector and screen, lectern and microphone, PA system suitable for the room hired (applicable for numbers above 80 delegates), AV technician (8am - 5.30pm), Free public WiFi. Deluxe Package includes: main meeting room hire (8am - 5.30pm), dedicated event manager, our servings of tea, coffee, fruit juice and mineral water; all served with fruit bowls. Mid morning-refreshments are served with Danish Pastries and mid-afternoon with cakes. Two course buffet lunch, data projector and screen, lectern, PA system with lectern and top table microphone, two radio microphones (handheld or lapel), laptop to run presentations, AV technician (8am - 5.30pm), on-site car parking in the adjacent multi storey car park for all delegates, Free public WiFi.

The Royal Armouries Square, which is between the Museum and NEW DOCK Hall is available for hire. This hard standing space can be used independently or in conjunction with events at either or both venues, it is ideal for a large marquee or vehicle displays.

Capacity

Name	Banqueting	Boardroom	Theatre	Cabaret	Reception
NEW DOCK Hall	1100	x	1000	750	1500
Hunting Gallery	16	16	x	x	100
Oriental Gallery	80	x	100	x	300
Tournament Gallery	60	x	x	x	200
War Gallery	160	x	70	x	200
The Master's	60	30	x	x	200
Tower Gallery	50	30	60	40	100
Wellington Suite	168	x	200	100	200
Cinema of War	x	x	117	x	x
Bury Theatre	x	x	250	x	x
Royal Armouries Hall	700	x	500	250	1000
Newsroom	x	x	130	80	x

Parking

Type	Basis	Spaces	Cost	Location
Car	Per Day	1650	£12	Onsite
Coach	Per Day	6	£0	Onsite

Accreditations, Associations, Memberships and Affiliations

Venue Safety Policy

At Royal Armouries Conference and Events, we understand that your first priority before booking, organising and attending an event is your attendee's safety, health and well-being.

We will continue to monitor and act on advice from the UK government, Public Health England and the World Health Organisation, regarding precautions on COVID-19 and adjust these standards accordingly.

Be assured, as a minimum, the outlined precautions and procedures will be implemented and evident prior to reopening the venue and whilst hosting your event.

Download our RA Venues Conference & Events Safe Space Guide here.

Corporate Responsiblities

Royal Armouries host annual events for Candlelighters, the Teenage Cancer Trust Unit, the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund, Simon on the Streets, Little Hiccups and Victoria Eames' Kind Hearts Give Back ball in NEW DOCK Hall.

They have on-going money and food collections for St George’s Crypt with all the money from staff raffles & socials going to the Crypt.

NYE / Christmas tickets are given to a number of charities or Royal Armouries choose to sponsor an element of their event for example room hire or food costs.
These charities include;WAFL, the William Merrit Disabled Living Centre, St Gemma's Hospice, Wheatfields – Sue Ryder Hospice, The Yorkshire Indian Society, Richard Pyrah Benefit, Yorkshire Children of Courage, Lullaby Trust, Elliot's Footprint, Strata Homes and Radio Aires Cash for Kids

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