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Open 24 April to 26 September 2010 |

On site facilities include:
» Pre Visit (admits 1 teacher)
» Education Officers
» Classrooms
» Lunch rooms
» Toilets
» Gift Shop
» Wheelchair access
Mossford Construction is pleased to help sponsor the printing of the Royal Gunpowder Mills 2010 Education Programme Leaflet
Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre (5 miles from the Gunpowder Mills) offers a wide range of fun and educational activities for both primary and secondary schools. Packages are available both as day trips or shorter to full residential experiences using our modern purpose-built lodges or camping onsite. Go to our website to find out more about what we can offer schools and other groups!
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Our Education Programmes have been carefully developed to cover key areas of the National Curriculum through interactive and informative activities. Also see our special themed weeks...
Victorian Life - March to DecemberThis is an excellent opportunity to learn about Victorian life. Alongside our education staff in period dress, you will learn through various activities how the Victorians lived as you explore the different aspects of their life.
Home Front - March to DecemberExperience life in a small wartime village and meet the people at work on the home front and uncover an enemy spy. Can you survive an air raid?
Gunpowder, Treason and Plot - The tale of Guy Fawkes is one which has intrigued many over the years and where better to learn about this fascinating story than the Royal Gunpowder Mills itself.
Victorian Christmas - The Victorians are back for Christmas. This is another chance to see various characters as they celebrate their Christmas and take part in the activities they would have been involved in during this special time of year.
Explorer Programme - March to December Tailored for Key Stage 1 & 2 pupils, choose two of our explorer programmes based upon the site and the many aspects it is able to offer.