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Special Events at the Royal Gunpowder Mills...

  • Join us for these Special Events during the 2010 Season...
  • 24th & 25th April - Opening Weekend
  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd May - VE Day Event
  • 15th & 16th May - Steam & Country Show
  • 29th, 30th, 31st May - Family Fun Weekend
  • 5th & 6th June - Military Vehicle Show
  • 12th & 13th June - Knights of Royal England
  • 19th & 20th June - Victorian Experience
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    » Unveiling of the Transport Trust Red Wheel Plaque by Mr Timothy West. (Read More...)

    » Marvellous Museum Award... (Read More...)

    » Essex Tourism Awards... (Read More...)

    Victorian Christmas
    The Royal Gunpowder Mills is pleased to announce the return of our ever popular Victorian Christmas event.
    Farewell to Arms Collection
    This exhibition explores the history and evolution of firearms in one of the most comprehensive collections in the UK.

    Welcome to the Royal Gunpowder Mills
    Discover this amazing site and all it has to offer

    Set in 170 acres of natural parkland and boasting 20 buildings of major historic importance, the site mixes fascinating history, exciting science and beautiful surroundings to produce a magical day out for all. Established in the 17th century and acquired by the Crown in 1787, the Royal Gunpowder Mills has a very important place in both the history of Great Britain and its home town of Waltham Abbey.

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    History of the Royal Gunpowder Mills
    Explore the fascinating history shrouded in secrecy for over 300 years

    Evidence shows that gunpowder was produced in the Waltham Abbey area from at least the 17th Century.  Later the Royal Gunpowder Mills became the leading English producer. The Waltham Abbey Mills showed off their superiority at trials on Marlborough Downs in 1809/10. Powder from six private gunpowder suppliers, Faversham and Waltham Abbey was used to fire a shell from a naval mortar with Waltham Abbey’s going the furthest.

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    Nature at the Royal Gunpowder Mills
    Take the nature walk and explore the widlife on site

    For over 300 years the Royal Gunpowder Mills was cut off from its surroundings by its river boundaries and the secrecy of its work. As the government's use of the site reduced so nature took over creating a hidden world, a unique landscape and a thriving ecology of wildlife and woodlands. Visitors are be able to explore a large section of this unique world from a network of boardwalks, bridges and footpaths.

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    More attractions & exhibitions
    Explore our attactions and learn about the site

    With around 14 exhibitions and attractions there is more than enough to keep all ages occupied. To view all our attractions click ‘read more’. You’ll be amazed at the variety on site!

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    School bookings
    Our fantastic education programmes bring history to life

    Our Education Programmes have been carefully developed to cover key areas of the National Curriculum through interactive and informative activities. Click to Download the Education Programme Leaflet

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    Corporate & Group bookings
    Use our conference facilities or just explore the site

    For Group Bookings

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    For Corporate Hire

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    Can you help?
    As a registered charity there are many ways you can help

    Become a Volunteer, join the Friends Association, sponsor a building, an event, the railway restoration project, make a donation. These are just some of the ways you can help us at the Royal Gunpowder Mills.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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