Group visits

With many thousands of fascinating objects, specialist staff who are keen to share their knowledge, and amazing handling collections the Royal Armouries is a great day out for groups.

School groups

School visits are booked directly through our education team, who can  provide you with specific information for your visit and provide guidance about what we offer in our learning programme.

Non-school groups

If you plan to visit as a group (10 or more persons) we can help organise your visit to fit in with the time you have available.

Royal Armouries Museum

Admission is free

Highlights

• Six galleries displaying over 8,000 objects
• Royal armours of King Henry VIII
• Lion armour
• Swords from The Lord of Rings
• “Pulse rifle” from the movie Aliens
• Horse shows in our purpose built jousting tiltyard
• Themed events throughout the year
• Daily talks, shows and combat demonstrations

Facilities

• Free coach parking – limited spaces so call to book
• Cafes
• Multi-storey car park
• Picnic area
• Dedicated room for schools
• Shop

Contact us to arrange your visit on 0113 220 1888 or bookings@armouries.org.uk.

Fort Nelson

Admission is free

Highlights

• 19 acres of Victorian fort over looking the Solent
• Some of the oldest and biggest artillery guns in the world

Facilities

• Free coach parking – limited spaces so call to book
• Cafe
• Picnic area
• Shop

Contact us to arrange your visit on 01329 848 533 or FN.enquiries@armouries.org.uk.

White Tower

Admission is included in the ticket price for entry to the Tower of London

Highlights

• 900 year old Norman tower
• Royal armours of King Henry VIII
• Historic cannon from the battle of Waterloo
• Royal armours of Kings Charles I, II and James I (VI of Scotland)
• Line of Kings

Information about group admissions to the Tower of London can be found on the Historic Royal Palaces website.