Interactive ExhibitionOur interactive exhibition is the best way to understand the history surrounding the site and the science behind gunpowder. As you work your way through the labyrinth of displays you can see the following...
Farewell to ArmsA comprehensive collection of small arms and militaria. The exhibition displays over 200 working guns covering the periods from the English Civil War to present day conflicts...
Large Exhibits The Transport and Fire Exhibition is located in the Large Exhibition Hall across from the Cafe. See a Powder Barge, Locomotives, a restored Fire Alarm System and fire fighting equipment.
TheatreAn award winning film revealing the history of explosives and how they were produced at the Royal Gunpowder Mills. The Film shows every 20 minutes throughout opening hours.
Rockets ExhibitionThe exhibition shows the development of rocket motors and propellants from Congreve's gunpowder rocket of the early 19th century through to the guided missiles used in the cold war...
1940s ExhibitionLocated in the Spinks Gallery the 1940s Experience shows reconstructions of life during the 1940s. Experience the sight and sounds of an air raid shelter. Browse in a 1940s shop.
Narrow Guage Railway We are currently running an industrial railway demonstration for both the Land Train visitors who are carried past our workshop and sidings and for any brave pedestrian who walks all the way ...
Landtrain Tour The North end of the site is important for wildlife and is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Access is restricted, but there is an optional Land Train Tour into this area.
CaféEnjoy refreshments and light snacks in the Cafe during your visit. The Cafe has a dining patio which overlooks one of the many picturesque canals.
Shop & Ticket OfficeVisit the Gift Shop at the Visitor Entrance for a wide selection of well priced, quality Giftware, Souvenirs, Traditional Toys, Historical Publications, Preserves and Confectionery.
Wildlife TowerA Wildlife Tower (L136) on the edge of the woodland offers visitors a great vantage point with panoramic views for the resident wildlife. A mural on the top level of the tower shows what animals visitors...
Incorporating Mill These mills (L157), build in 1861, were the prototype for the line of gunpowder incorporating mills that stretches along Queen Meads. Each unit of this Grade 1 listed building was T-shaped ...
