PLASA Focus in Leeds is held at the Royal Armouries, situated near the city centre in Clarence Dock. The venue is surrounded by a variety of bars, restaurants and hotels, and is easily accessible by bus, train or road.
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The Royal Armouries is a 15-minute walk from Leeds Railway Station which is a central hub for trains travelling from all major cities. From Birmingham it’s one hour, from London it’s two hours, and from Liverpool or Newcastle it’s 90 minutes.
Why not enjoy a novel mode of transport for only £3! You can step onboard from the south exit of Leeds Railway station and step off at Granary Wharf, every 20 minutes.
Leeds City Bus Station is a 15-minute walk to the venue and welcomes National Express coaches from around the UK.
You can hop on a bus at Leeds Bus Station, with the 140 bus towards Pontefract and the 110 Saffire towards Wakefield taking you to Leeds Dock within 8 minutes.
The Royal Armouries is nested inside the Leeds inner ring road off the A61. Head south-east of the city centre and follow the brown tourism signs to the venue.
A privately operated multi-storey secure car park is located only 100 metres from the museum entrance.
Leeds Bradford Airport has direct, regular flights from all over Europe and within the UK, and is only 10 miles away from the show.
Download the official show app
Inside your digital event companion, you can…
🗝️Access your show entry badge
📍 Navigate the show floor with our interactive map
🤍Bookmark your favourite exhibitors, products & sessions
Everything you need to feel comfortable, supported and refreshed during your visit — both on and off the show floor.
Outdoor Courtyard
Step outside into the courtyard to recharge between sessions. With a selection of food trucks and plenty of seating, it’s the perfect spot to grab a bite, enjoy the sunshine and catch up with colleagues in a relaxed, open-air setting.
Wellbeing Hub
Need a moment away from the show floor? The Wellbeing Hub offers a calm, quiet space for rest and reflection throughout the event.
Hosted by trained welfare professionals, it’s a safe and confidential place to pause, reset or talk — with comfortable seating, mindful activities and complimentary refreshments available.
Accessible features
PLASA Focus is designed to be accessible for all visitors. Step-free access, ramps and lifts are available throughout the venue, including to upper levels, making it easy to move around the show comfortably and independently.
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