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Open 24 April to 26 September, 2010 a host of children's activities! |
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Attractions at a glance...
Discover the science and history surrounding gunpowder and other explosives.
Interactive Exhibition
Our 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 Arms
A 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.
Theatre
An 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 Exhibition
The 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 Exhibition
Located 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.
Gunpowder Plot Exhibition
Located in the Gunpowder Incorporating Mills (L157) that stretch along Queen Meads. Produced for the 400th Anniversary of the plot, the exhibition was originally displayed in Westminster Hall.
Narrow Gauge 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.
Café
Enjoy 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 Office
Visit 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 Tower
A 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...
Nature Walk
Visitors are be able to explore a large section of this unique site from a network of boardwalks, bridges and footpaths. Home to a huge variety of plants, birds and animals, two thirds of the site has been designated SSSI, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Woodlands
In the 18th century the northern parts of the site that were not then being used in connection with gunpowder manufacture were densely planted with Alder, Crack Willow and Alder Buckthorn. Once they became established, these were regularly coppiced.
Incorporating Mill
These mills (L157), build in 1861, were the prototype for the line of Gunpowder Incorporating Mills that stretch along Queen Meads. Each unit of this Grade 1 listed building was T-shaped...
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