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Lucy Marshall

I visited Leeds' 'best attraction' - and couldn't understand why people love it so much

There's nothing like a day out full of adventure, fun, and education. The good news is in Leeds there is lots of things to enjoy for the whole family.

One of the most popular places to visit for a family day out in the city is the UK's National Museum of Arms and Armour, the Royal Armouries. The museum, at Leeds Dock, was originally built in 1996 in to house armour and weapons from the Tower of London.

It later expanded in a project costing £43.5m to cover 3,000 years of combat and self-defence, becoming home to the national collections and opened to the public. The spot has been rated as five stars by visitors on Tripadvisor and is currently ranked as the best thing to do in the city on the site. It has been hailed as a "brilliant" family day out and continues to be busy both mid-week and at the weekends.

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