Taking conferences to the next level

Proudly hosting events for over 25 years, we’ve earned our reputation as one of the finest conference venues in Leeds. Whether you're looking for a cosy nook or a grand hall, we've got a space to match.

Alongside being one of the nation’s largest conference venues, our first-class facilities and expert event management will make your event one to remember. We've also got seasonal menus that offer endless variety to keep your team fuelled, focused, and energised throughout the day. Get in touch with our team to secure your date at this prestigious conference venue in Leeds.

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Our conference spaces

The Royal Armouries boasts 13 versatile conference venues that can be adapted for various layouts and setups. There's ample space to comfortably host up to 2,500 guests, or 40 attendees for more intimate gatherings.

The 250-capacity ground-floor auditorium, the Bury Theatre, offers a large stage area plus an overlooking gallery for additional attendees. Meanwhile, our largest space, New Dock Hall, can hold 1,500 delegates, making it one of Leeds' most sought-after conference venues.

Conference rooms at the Royal Armouries

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    New Dock Hall

    Our largest event space and one of Leeds’s largest event venues. The New Dock Hall offers unrestricted views and a limitless scope for your presentations and creative ideas.

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    Royal Armouries Hall

    A remarkable room that offers theatre-style seating with the added advantage of being able to divide into three sections. Staging can be placed in the room along with data projection facilities and surround sound.

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    Bury Theatre

    A stylish purpose-built two-tiered lecture theatre with comfortable, cinema-style seating and sloping floors providing excellent views of the fixed stage, with data projection and in-house sound and lighting systems.

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Centrally located in Leeds Docks

With excellent transport links, the Royal Armouries stands out as a premier choice among other conference venues, particularly for international and multi-day events. 

Just minutes from major transport hubs, including Leeds Railway Station and Leeds Bradford Airport, our conference venue offers unbeatable convenience for both local and international guests. Let your delegates experience the convenience of attending a world-class conference that's at the centre of it all.

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Our services

State-of-the-art services

Our state-of-the-art facilities make the Royal Armouries a leading choice among conference venues nationwide. With the expertise of our in-house team, Royal Armouries Live, we provide the latest audiovisual technology, including sound, lighting, and staging.

We also offer advanced features like video conferencing and simultaneous interpretation, ensuring your conference runs smoothly and professionally.

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Conference event catering

Our in-house caterers, Royal Armouries Taste, provide delicious cuisine cooked with the finest and freshest ingredients. With a wide range of menu options, you'll find food and drink that perfectly complements this renowned conference venue.

Our friendly team are always on hand to help with any dietary needs or special requests. With trained allergen experts on site, we make it our priority to ensure all guests’ needs are fully catered for.

Enquire today

Looking to host your next conference at this remarkable venue? Get in touch with our team to get started. Call us on 0113 220 1990, email us at venuehire@armouries.org.uk, or fill in the form below.

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