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Getting to Climb23

Climb23 @ Royal Armouries,
Armouries Drive,
Leeds Dock,
Leeds.
LS10 1LT
0113 220 1916

  • Leeds is one of the country's busiest stations, and a major station for national rail transport. We're connected to nearly every major city in the UK with speedy services from London run by LNER.

    First Transpennine Express services provide us with great links to Manchester, Liverpool, York and Edinburgh and Cross Country connect us to the centres of both Bristol and Birmingham.

    Our speedy connection to London makes Leeds a great option for travelling from mainland Europe on the Eurostar via London St. Pancras.

    The museum is approximately 20 to 25 minutes walk from Leeds railway station (approximately 1.3 kilometres/0.8 miles) or 5 minutes by Taxi.

  • Use Sat NAV LS10 1LE which will take you to the carpark next to Royal Armouries called Citipark

    FROM THE M62 EASTBOUND

    Exit M62 at junction 27. Follow the M621 until junction 4. Use the left lane to merge onto A61 and follow

    signs for Harrogate A61. Use the left lane to merge left onto Hunslet Road/A61. Use the 2nd from the right lane to turn right onto South Accommodation Road/A61. At the roundabout, take the Ist exit onto Clarence Road. Turn right onto Armouries Drive.

    FROM THE M62 WESTBOUND

    Head east on M62 & exit at junction 27. Follow M621 until junction 3, onto Victoria Road. Turn right onto Great Wilson

    Street. Continue onto Hunslet Lane.

    Turn right at Sayner Road and then left onto Chadwick Street. Turn right onto Armouries Drive.

    Parking:

    CitiPark Leeds Dock, Armouries Dr, Leeds LS10 1LE.

    https://book.citipark.co.uk/

    This is a 1650 capacity multi-storey car park available.

    If you book in advance you can get a cheaper rate.

    If CitiPark is full, we suggest this alternative: RCP Parking Sheaf St, Leeds LS10 1HD which is a 10 minute walk away.

    Disabled Parking

    Blue badge holders are permitted to park on Armouries drive free of charge. Parking in this location is subject to availability so please call ahead on +44 113 220 1990 to enquire.

    Disabled passengers arriving by taxis or alternative vehicles may disembark on museum square.

    Alternatively, the nearest Blue Badge disabled parking bay is located Armouries drive in the multi-story car park

  • The venue has 20 cycle parking bays available for use free of charge as well as a cycle repair kit on Armouries Drive.

  • Leeds dock water taxis run every 15 minutes from Granary Wharf (just by the new South entrance of Leeds train station) . Journeys take approximately 10 minutes and cost £2 per person, children 5 years and under travel free.

    Return journeys to Granary Wharf (Leeds railway station south entrance) run from Leeds Dock until 18:00.

    Please note, water levels can affect the running of the water taxis. For the latest information please visit the Leeds Dock Water Taxi Facebook page.

  • It is a 20/23 minute walk from Leeds Train Station, South Exit and will be well signposted.

  • Landing at Leeds Bradford Airport leaves travellers with just 8 miles of their journey left until they're in the city centre. There is a regular Flyer Bus, or a great taxi service, both of which can have you in the heart of the city within 30 minutes.

    The Flyer Bus runs daily from around 5:10am until midnight with fares starting from £4 per person. The journey takes around 30 minutes.

    Arrow Cars is the official taxi company for Leeds Bradford Airport and they have a kiosk just outside of the arrivals hall. The journey takes around 30 minutes and you can pre-book a journey on their website or book on arrival at the airport.

    Car Hire also has a dedicated car rental centre with options available from Enterprise, Hertz and Avis.

  • Manchester airport is one of the UK's busiest airports, with over 23 million passengers passing through every year. With over 160 connections, Manchester airport is a great link between Leeds and a range of destinations.

     Direct trains operate regularly to Leeds Train Station with the average journey time ranging from 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. 

    Arrow Taxis are the official private hire partner of Manchester airport. There are manned desks in the arrivals hall of each terminal and in the train station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes and a taxi costs around £100. 

    Car Hire is also available in the Car Rental Village which can be accessed by a free shuttle every 10 minutes. Providers available here include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz and Sixt. 

Hotel info

Food & Drink

Between our Climb23 Street Food Partners and our amazing neighbours around Leeds Dock, we have a great offering of food and drink for all our guests. With Leeds being a hub for incredible food and drink, here is just a snapshot of what’s available to you around the event:

EHE Coffee

Climb23 sponsors; EHE Capital, will be handing out beautiful barista-standard coffee at their stand at Stand 16 in New Dock Hall. Go grab a coffee and have a chat with their team!

Homeboy Pizza Co.

Founded by Harry and James in 2020, Homeboy Pizza offer a range of sourdough pizzas with huge flavours and great energy. They can be found on Armouries Square, right in the middle of all our spaces. (V available)

Cypriana Greek Food

Leeds Dock regulars Cypriana serve up amazing Greek street food to satisfy your cravings with gyros, souvlaki and other delights being served all day. You can find them with our other street food vendors in Armouries Square. (V and VE available).

North Star Coffee

Located between Royal Armouries and Climb Studios at Department, North Star Coffee Roasters are a B Corp certified coffee roastery in Leeds. They are the go-to spot for brunch and award-winning coffee in Leeds with their innovative partners Nova bakery providing delicious cakes and bakes to accompany North Star’s amazing locally-sourced menu.

49Beans

For your caffeine fix or a fresh cold drink, pay 49Beans a coffee. They are also providing beautiful homemade cookies. They are located in Armouries Square.

Otley Burger Company

Good Food Award winners The Otley Burger Company are local to Leeds and will be at Climb23 serving up some great deals and unbeatable loaded fries. They are located on Armouries Square! (GF, V and VE all available).

The Canary Bar

A Leeds Dock icon, The Canary Bar boasts a range of locally brewed beers and spirits. The food menus offer healthy eats & comfort treats, including burgers, salads & wings. They can be found on the water opposite Armouries Square. Get 20% off when you show your climb badge!

Mister Coffee

Alongside amazing coffee, Mister Coffee will be offering some of the most delicious brownies and blondies you may ever get your hands on! You can find him outside New Dock Hall.

Yorkshire Cheese Company

Offering classic comfort food with a twist, Yorkshire Cheese Grill serves a range of grilled cheese sandwiches with a variety of flavours and fillings. They are located on Armouries Square in our street food area. (V available).

Pizza Express

A classic option for good food and a great atmosphere, Pizza Express Leeds Dock are perfectly positioned on The Boulevard and are ready to serve you up delicious pizza. A great option if you’re looking to grab a sit-down meal with a great new contact.

 FAQs

  • Badges will be available for collection at our kiosks in either New Dock Hall (Summit Stage) or Royal Armouries Hall.

  • All delegate tickets will be re-sent 1 week prior to the event and are also accessible via the ‘My Badge’ section on the Climb23 app. Members of the Climb23 team will also be available to assist you when printing your badge.

  • A cloakroom will be available in the New Dock Hall (Summit) Reception area for any coats or luggage you bring to the event.

  • To find out more about how to get to Climb23, please see our dedicated travel page by clicking the ‘Getting to Climb23’ tab above.

  • Food and drink will be available for purchase from a range of food trucks on the Square and from surrounding venues. For more information, click the dedicated ‘Food & Drink’ tab above.

  • Unfortunately, tickets for Climb23 are non-transferable; therefore, an individual ticket must be purchased for each delegate.

  • Climb23 is taking place on 23rd and 24th May; launching at 11am and with sessions running until 6pm. Evening networking events will also be running from 7-9pm on 23rd in Royal Armouries Hall and New Dock Hall (Summit) Reception.

  • Hotel information, including discount codes, can be found on the dedicated hotels section of our app and website.

  • Parking is available at CitiPark Leeds Dock (Armouries Dr, Leeds, LS10 1LE). Parking can be booked in advance for a reduced price. Access is available 24/7.

  • Sessions can be applied for via the Climb23 website. Please visit the agenda page and select which session you wish to attend – applications will then be processed by the Climb23 team and you will then be notified if you were successful.

  • All delegates on the Climb23 app will have their LinkedIn profile accessible via their Business Card. These can be exchanged and will provide a direct link to a delegate’s LinkedIn profile. The platform will be available for 6 months post-event to access these in app business cards.

  • To download the Climb23 app; visit the Apple App Store or Google Play store and search for ‘Climb by Investor Ladder’.

    Upon download, you will be prompted to login using an email address and choose a password – you must ensure this is the same email address used when purchasing your ticket in order to be connected to your delegate profile.

  • Registration will be open from 9.30am on both days of the event and sessions will run from 11am to 6pm on Tuesday and 10am to 6pm on Wednesday. On Tuesday evening, drinks receptions will be running from 6pm to 8pm.

  • Smoking or electronic cigarettes/vaping is not permitted anywhere within the Royal Armouries, Summit building or Climb Studios.