Explore our Venues for Award Ceremonies in Leeds
For more than 25 years, we’ve delivered award celebrations with precision, warmth, and style, earning our place among Leeds’ most respected awards ceremony venues. From intimate spaces to grand halls, each setting is supported by experienced event management and seasonal menus designed to keep guests energised throughout the evening. Discover why our venues are a trusted choice for unforgettable award ceremonies in Leeds.
Venues for award ceremonies in Leeds
Discover Our Iconic Spaces
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New Dock Hall
New Dock Hall is one of our largest award ceremony venues, shaped for big reveals and standout winners. Sweeping ceilings and a fully programmable star cloth bring instant atmosphere, while space for up to 1,500 guests supports ceremony seating, dining, staging, and a seamless transition into the evening.
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Royal Armouries Hall
Royal Armouries Hall is one of our most refined venues for award ceremonies in Leeds, with theatre-style seating that keeps every guest connected. The room can be divided into three sections and supports staging, data projection, and surround sound, ideal for speeches, shortlist reels, and presentations.
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Pearl Suite
The Pearl Suite offers a bright, welcoming space that supports the rhythm of awards day. With natural light, an open layout, and sweeping views across Leeds Dock, it’s an ideal space for guest arrivals, networking, and post-ceremony celebrations.
Spaces Beyond the Stage
Beyond the main award ceremony, our reception venues give guests the perfect place to mingle, network, and enjoy a change of pace between key moments.
Choose the Asian and African Gallery for a distinctive, private feel, the Tournament Gallery for larger receptions of up to 200 guests, or the atmospheric War Gallery for a setting that sparks conversation and adds real character to your event.
Award Ceremony Services
Our awards ceremony venues are designed to elevate every moment, from flawless arrivals to final applause. Expect reliable connectivity and AV production that matches the occasion. With an experienced team coordinating every detail, we help create seamless, standout experiences.
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Royal Armouries Connect
Keep your awards ceremony running smoothly with high-speed internet across our venue and optional secure wired options for production teams and VIP areas. We also support sponsor activations with a full range of hire equipment, helping every showcase land perfectly.
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Royal Armouries Live
Create a ceremony that looks and sounds exceptional. Our award-winning AV team delivers staging, lighting, sound, live streaming, branding, stage sets, and 3D visuals, all tailored to your running order and audience.
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Royal Armouries Taste
When you host an awards night, the meal should feel as memorable as the winners. We craft luxurious dining experiences that suit the rhythm of the evening, from beautifully plated three-course dinners to elegant canapés. Every course feels considered, and every dietary requirement is handled with care.
A central Leeds award ceremony venue
Easy to Reach
The Royal Armouries combines a standout setting with effortless access in a central Leeds location. Minutes from Leeds Railway Station and well connected to Leeds Bradford Airport, our award ceremony venues make it easy for guests to arrive on time and settle in quickly. With a wide choice of nearby accommodation, including hotels within easy walking distance, your attendees can relax and enjoy the night without worrying about the journey home.
Inclusive and Accessible Awards Ceremony Venues
Awards ceremony venues should feel welcoming to everyone attending. Our team is trained to support guests with mobility requirements and additional needs, and our spaces are designed to make movement straightforward, with step-free access, wide corridors, and an accessible registration point.
Assistance dogs are always welcome, and blue badge parking is available on site. We also provide inclusive features for neurodiverse guests, offering quiet areas and thoughtful layouts that help reduce sensory triggers.
Enquire today
Get in touch with our friendly team today to start planning your event at one of the best venues for award ceremonies in Leeds. Call us on 0113 220 1990, email us at venuehire@armouries.org.uk, or fill in the form below.