Getting to our Venue
Our venue is well connected and easy to reach by public transport. Find all the information you need about travel and parking below.
How to find us
Situated at the heart of the vibrant Leeds Dock waterfront, the Royal Armouries Museum – home to the United Kingdom's national collection of arms and armour – stands as one of the most iconic cultural landmarks in the North of England with world-class exhibition spaces and state-of-the-art conferencing facilities, offering an atmosphere that is both dramatic and inspiring.
As the official host venue of the UK FACE International Congress, Royal Armouries provides the perfect setting where academic excellence, medical innovation, and British heritage come together.
A Destination of Distinction
Purpose-built as a national landmark, the Royal Armouries has been masterfully designed to showcase historic grandeur while incorporating world-class presentation and conferencing infrastructure. The venue exudes a sense of dramatic sophistication, architectural brilliance, spacious interiors, and an atmosphere reminiscent of a prestigious cultural institution. Every detail, from the spectacular Hall of Steel to the scenic dockside views, has been designed to foster engagement, focus, and inspiration.
Arriving by Air
Reaching the event is hassle-free with multiple travel options. Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) is just a 30-minute taxi ride away, making it the most convenient for quick access directly to the venue.
For those flying into Manchester Airport, direct train routes and motorway connections bring you into Leeds City Centre in about 75 minutes.
Even from London Heathrow, the high-speed LNER service connects to Leeds Station in just over 2 hours — fast, smooth, and scenic.
Arriving by Train
Leeds Train Station is just a quick 5–8 minute ride (or a scenic 15-minute waterfront walk) from the museum, offering seamless access to the venue. Direct train services run frequently from London Kings Cross (approx. 2 hours 15 minutes), as well as from Manchester, Edinburgh, and Birmingham. Upon arrival, taxis, Ubers, and the iconic Leeds Dock Water Taxis are readily available.
Arriving by Road
From the M1 or M621, follow the brown tourist signs for Royal Armouries → Armouries Drive. Convenient multi-storey parking is available immediately adjacent to the venue at Citi Park. Frequent bus services connect the city centre to Leeds Dock, stopping within easy walking distance of the museum.
EXPERIENCE UK FACE CONGRESS 2026
The UK FACE International Congress at the Royal Armouries Museum promises more than an event - it offers an experience. Set in a spectacular cultural landmark on the historic Leeds waterfront, delegates will enjoy a world-class programme in an atmosphere of inspiration, grandeur, and collaboration.
We look forward to welcoming you to Leeds, the heart of Yorkshire and the home of British innovation and hospitality.
Join us for UK FACE – The International Congress of Facial Aesthetic and Craniofacial Excellence at the Royal Armouries Museum.
Where heritage meets innovation. Where learning meets legacy. Where the future of facial surgery begins.