Royal Amouries International Brochure

Conferences

Banquets at

Royal Armouries Museum Leeds

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Royal Armouries Museum, Clarence Dock, Leeds

Introduction The Royal Armouries Museum is located in a stunning modern waterfront setting just minutes from the city centre of Leeds and within easy access to major road (M1/M62) and rail links.

It is 2 hours by train from London and 90 minutes from Heathrow airport. Once in Leeds it is a short walk or taxi ride from the train and bus stations.

Contents >> Conference Leeds

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>> Bury Lecture Theatre

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>> Royal Armouries Hall

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>> Wellington Suite

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>> Conference Facilities

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>> Tournament Gallery

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>> War Gallery

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We operate within the museum and help make this venue

>> Oriental Gallery

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the ideal destination for a conference, exhibition, product

>> Hunting Gallery

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launch, awards dinner, fashion show or banquet.

>> Testimonials

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We offer the corporate client a unique opportunity to entertain

>> Hotels

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amongst one of the World's greatest Museum collections

>> Parking

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RAI plc is established as one of the country's leading providers of corporate hospitality and event management.

which is displayed across five stunning spacious galleries, each with its own unique atmosphere.

You could enjoy pre-dinner drinks in the company of an Indian elephant in full 16th Century battle dress, or see a live demonstration of men at arms provided by the museum’s accomplished actors who bring history to life. These are in addition to a dedicated spacious main hall and seated theatre.

We have put together a snapshot of the facilities within this brochure. However, for a more comprehensive guide please visit our website www.rai-events.co.uk or speak to a member of our sales team on 0113 220 1990.

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3 Photographs reproduced by kind permission of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Armouries.

Leeds Live it... Love it

The Perfect Destination for Your Next Event

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One of the most compelling reasons for booking your next event in Leeds is its location. The City is set in the heart of the UK at the crossroads of two major road links the M1 and M62. It enjoys a half hourly direct train service from London with journey times of just over 2 hours and a main station located in the centre. On the outskirts of Leeds the International airport offers scheduled flights

from almost 50 destinations.

Once you are here, the city centre is so compact you can easily walk from end to end in twenty minutes. Its cultural diversity, along with an array of entertainment, nightlife and shopping facilities, makes this an attractive ingredient for the demands of the conference delegate.

The team at Conference Leeds have a wealth of

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Leeds City Railway Station

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Queens Hotel 217 bedrooms

Leeds City Bus Station

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Bewleys Hotel 334 bedrooms

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Marriott Hotel 244 bedrooms

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Malmaison 100 bedrooms

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Jurys Inn 248 bedrooms

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42 The Calls - Boutique Hotel 41 bedrooms

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Leeds City Bus Station

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ETAP 218 bedrooms

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Express by Holiday Inn 130 bedrooms

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On-site Car Park 1,650 Spaces

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knowledge about the city and the Yorkshire region which I am sure you will find invaluable in helping you to make your event a success.

For a one-stop-shop for all your hotel needs, including a dedicated on-line booking service for your event, contact Conference Leeds on 0113 2206 351 or visit www.conference-leeds.com.

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The Bury Theatre Newly refurbished Bury Theatre

The Bury Theatre A purpose built, self-contained, air-conditioned lecture theatre on two tiers. Gently sloping floors, excellent sight lines to the fixed stage (fully accessible), together with its data projection facility, in-house sound and lighting system and an ISDN option.

This stylish facility can accommodate from 80 to 250 delegates in comfortable, cinema style seating and is ideal for plenary sessions, high-profile presentations, lectures and product launches.

Wellington Suite L In conjunction with the Bury Theatre, this elegant suite provides the ideal environment for an informal buffet, a stylish luncheon or product showcase.

Bury Theatre

The Perfect Backdrop for Your Conference

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS >> Fully air conditioned >> 63 amp 3 phase - 5 pin neutral and earth >> 13 amp sockets >> Floor loadings - 4 kN/m2 UDL >> Walls - fabric covered acoustic lining >> Projection facilities >> Projection room on 1st floor >> Integral PA system >> 16 channel mixing desk >> Built in screen ROOM DIMENSIONS >> 208 m2 >> 13 x 16 m >> Max height 6.5m >> Min height 2.9m >> Stage measurements - 8 x 4m >> Screen - 4 x 6m CAPACITIES >> Fixed cinema style seating - 219 In addition: >> 6 wheelchair spaces >> 31 additional non-fixed seating on 1st floor Total seating 250

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Royal Armouries Hall

Breakout Room A

Breakout Room B

> Royal Armouries Hall Offers a unique conference and banqueting facility for up to 800 guests and has become synonymous with Award Ceremonies, Gala Dinners, Fashion Shows, Corporate Banquets, Exhibitions, Product/Car Launches and of

course is the ideal venue for the Corporate Christmas Dinner Dance.

Why not combine your event with a reception in one of the spectacular Museum galleries?

Royal Armouries Hall

The Perfect Setting for Your Award Ceremony

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS >> Fully air conditioned >> 20 x 13 amp sockets >> 3 x 32 amp 3 phase - 5 pin neutral and earth >> 1 x 125 amp 3 phase - 5 pin neutral and earth >> Vehicle/loading bay access >> Floor loadings - 4 kN/m2 UDL generally, with 10 kN/m2 over 130 m2 >> Ceiling eyebolts - Max load per hook 600kg >> Divider curtain options >> Blackout facility ROOM DIMENSIONS >> 886 m2 >> 36 x 24.6 m >> Max height 6.5m >> Min height 2.9m >> Loading bay door - 3.2 x 2.5 m >> 2 entrance doors - 1.6 x 2.6 m CAPACITIES >> Theatre style up to 500 >> Cabaret style up to 250 >> Dinner up to 800 >> Dinner dance up to 700 >> Reception/buffet up to 1,000

The Street Gallery is ideal for a drinks reception.

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The Perfect Location for Your Exclusive Dinner

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS >> Air conditioning >> 13 amp sockets >> Divider curtain >> Door - 5.1 x 2.3m folding/sliding ROOM DIMENSIONS >> 221 m2 >> 24.5 x 9m >> Max height 2.9m >> Min height 2.4m CAPACITIES >> Theatre style up to 200 >> Cabaret style up to 100 >> Dinner up to 168 >> Dinner dance up to 144 >> Reception/buffet up to 200

Hall of Steel

Wellington Suite A popular venue for conferences, luncheons, intimate banquets and Private Christmas Dinner Dances.

This elegant waterfront suite can also be used as a reception area where its light, airy space offers an ideal venue for displays and exhibitions, giving delegates ample opportunity to network.

In conjunction with the Bury Theatre, the Wellington Suite provides the ideal environment for an informal buffet or a stylish lunch.

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Conference Facilities

Conferencing... In Expert Hands RAI are focused exclusively on you. We realise that organising a conference can be a hassle and we aim to take the stress away. You'll be in the safe hands of our experienced events team who will take care of every detail from start to finish from advising you on the best room for your event to ensuring you are given special attention throughout your event from our friendly and helpful staff.

Excellent Value and Choice We have set our conference, meeting and training room rates at a competitive level in line with other local venues, offering you genuine value-for-money given the high standards we've set ourselves.

This is why so many of our customers return year after year.

Cooked to Perfection Conference and meeting delegates can enjoy first-class cuisine as part of their day away from the office. Fresh, tasty meals can be served either hot or cold and prepared to a set or bespoke menu, where our award winning chefs will work with you to create your own mouth watering options.

Come Visit Us To fully appreciate what RAI has to offer, why not come and see our sales team who will be more than happy to answer all your questions and discuss every detail of your booking.

Just call 0113 220 1990 to arrange a convenient day for you to view our facilities or email: sales@rai-events.co.uk

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Royal Armouries Tournament Gallery

Royal Armouries Tournament Gallery The Tournament Gallery is one of the museum’s most impressive gallery displays giving you the opportunity to step far beyond any other banqueting experience.

Enjoy a breathtaking start to your evening around the combat arena where guests are treated to the display of

knights in shining armour wielding hand and a half swords or pollaxes, whilst enjoying champagne from the ‘House of Laurent-Perrier’ and freshly crafted canapés made by our award winning chefs.

Tournament Gallery The Ideal Gallery for Your Reception

CAPACITIES >> Theatre style up to 60 >> Cabaret style up to 40 >> Dinner up to 60 >> Reception/buffet up to 200

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Royal Armouries War Gallery

> Royal Armouries War Gallery The War Gallery is a popular gallery for hosting evenings where your guests can enjoy an exciting display of dramatic interpretations and live action events, surrounded by an awe inspiring collection of arms and armour.

Experience a gallery dinner with authentic extracts from the

95th Rifles regiment which formed the basis of the hit TV series ‘Sharpe’. In stark contrast you might want to consider a French account of a very English ‘Battle of Hastings’ where a Norman warrior recalls the famous battle of 1066.

War Gallery

A Splendid Gallery for Your Society Dinner

CAPACITIES >> Theatre style up to 70 >> Dinner up to 160 >> Reception/buffet up to 400

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Royal Armouries Oriental Gallery

> Royal Armouries Oriental Gallery An exquisite gallery celebrating the peerless diversity of Asian culture. Whilst the era of Chinese Emperors and Sultans has long been swept away, the complexity of their arms and armour is echoed in the Oriental Gallery.

This Gallery is ideal for a drinks reception or a banqueting experience that could include the delights of sushi or other oriental dishes for the more discerning diner.

Oriental Gallery

A Unique Gallery for Your Networking Event

CAPACITIES >> Theatre style up to 100 >> Dinner up to 80 >> Reception/buffet up to 300

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The Epitome of Luxurious Private Dining

CAPACITIES >> Dinner up to 16 >> Reception/buffet up to 100

> Hunting Gallery The Edwardian Gunroom in the Hunting Gallery remains one of Yorkshire’s most exclusive traditional private fine dining venues, ideal for an intimate dinner party where guests are served by your very own butler.

For your pleasure enjoy the hunter’s account of stalking a tiger or a tale of how Buffalo were tracked and brought down on the plains of the American Wild West.

Other options include a string quartet or the mellow sounds of an accomplished harpist whilst enjoying the splendour of your evening.

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Hotel Accommodation, Parking & Testimonials On site Hotel... Express by Holiday Inn

130 bedrooms with a further 600 within 5 minutes walk

Express by Holiday Inn Leeds Armouries which is opposite the Royal Armouries Museum offers modern accommodation and value for money for the conference buyer looking to make the most of their budget. The hotel has air conditioned rooms equipped with all the facilities guests need for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Rooms are fitted with satellite TV, in-room movies, broadband access along with tea and coffee making facilities. www.hiexpressleeds.co.uk/armouries/index.asp

Car Parking

A 1,650 space, multi-storey car park is located only 100 metres from the Museum's entrance and offers 24-hour manned, CCTV monitored, secure parking operated by a private company.

Disabled parking spaces are provided on all levels with lift access.

Drop offs can be made near the Museum entrance.

Testimonials Melanie Knight

Helen Marshall

Judith Pink

>> Nutrica Ltd

>> NG Bailey

>> Bury Theatre

>> Bury Theatre

>> White Rose University Consortium

>> Conference

>> Conference

“Our Event Manager on the day was excellent, we would definitely use your facilities again”

“The Event Manager could not have done more to ensure the smooth running of the Road show.”

Capt. D L Davidson

Simon Woodman

>> Shell Fleet Association

>> HBOS

>> War & Tournament Galleries

>> Wellington Suite

>> Dinner

>> Themed Dinner

“Excellent co-operation in planning and arranging function... On the night the function went off exactly as planned... the interpretation was well received, informative and entertaining... The food and service was excellent. I have no hesitation recommending the venue to anyone.”

“I found the set up process easy to follow and well managed. The event was well handled. The main course was particularly good.”

>> Bury Theatre & Royal Armouries Hall >> Conference “The Event Manager and his team were superb, he certainly understands how to deliver customer service”

Fiona Ward >> National Australia Group >> Nelson Bistro >> Evening Dinner “A great night had by all”

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Royal Armouries (International) plc Armouries Drive, Leeds LS10 1LT

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