Royal Armouries Leeds
Discover the magical world of the Mongolian Steppe.

Name: Stories from the Steppe: October Half Term
Start: 2026-10-24T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-01T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Royal Armouries Museum

Live performer in authentic Mongolian cavalry armour demonstrating weaponry at Royal Armouries Museum Leeds

Posted 11th October 2026

Families are invited to step into the vast world of the Mongolian Steppe this October Half Term (Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November 2026) at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds!

Following a sensational summer of live Mongolian horse shows, the museum’s half-term event, Stories from the Steppe, brings a full week of hands-on activities, live storytelling, and authentic demonstrations celebrating the myths and cultural identity of the steppe.

About Stories from the Steppe Event Highlights 🏹 Genghis Khan Exhibition 🇲🇳 Plan Your Visit 🎟️ Getting There 🗺️

This action-packed family event offers a unique chance to try traditional Mongolian games, discover historic lamellar armour up close, and explore the museum’s galleries through interactive trails led by historical characters.

Event Highlights & Activities 🏹📜

Running daily from 10am to 4pm, the free half-term schedule includes:

Knucklebone Shooting: Try your hand at traditional Mongolian knucklebone shooting games.
Lamellar Armour Demonstrations: Get up close to authentic kit and see a cavalryman dressed in full battle gear.
Shamanic Storytelling: Listen as a Mongolian shaman recounts ancient myths and legends passed down through generations.
Gallery Trail: Follow Batu the Fast, a Mongolian messenger, on an interactive trail through the Asian and African Gallery.

Last Chance: Genghis Khan Exhibition 🇲🇳⚔️

October Half Term marks the final week to experience the blockbuster exhibition, Genghis Khan: How the Mongols Changed the World, before it closes permanently on Sunday 1st November 2026.

Featuring over 250 rare Mongolian objects on loan, this incredible exhibition reveals how nomadic life and strategic brilliant military tactics reshaped global history.

Plan Your Visit 📅

Verified details for visiting Royal Armouries Museum during October Half Term:

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Museum & Event Admission

• Stories from the Steppe Event: FREE (10am – 4pm)
• Museum Entry: FREE
Advance museum booking is strongly recommended due to high demand.

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Genghis Khan Exhibition Tickets

• Adults: From £7.00
• Children: FREE
Closing 1st November 2026.

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Opening Times

• Museum Open: 10:00am – 5:00pm Daily
• Half Term Activities: 10:00am – 4:00pm

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Official Website & Booking

Book free museum tickets and exhibition passes at royalarmouries.org.

Getting There 🗺️

📍 Venue Address:

Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1LT

🚗 By Car & Parking

Located at Leeds Dock. Multi-story parking is available next door at CitiPark Leeds Dock (LS10 1LE), just a short 2-minute walk from the museum entrance.

🚆 By Water Taxi / Public Transport

From Leeds Railway Station, take the famous yellow Water Taxi along the canal from Granary Wharf directly to Leeds Dock (£3 per person), or walk 15 minutes along the waterfront.