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2010 Events List

Events List 2010...
Bringing history alive at the Royal Gunpowder Mills

Back for another season is our most successful VE Day weekend including the fantastic Hawker Hurricane and Grace Spitfire displays, our Steam & Country Show, and our Rocket & Space Event. Also returning are Medieval Jousting events and the Legend of Robin Hood.

We will also be open every day during the 2010 Summer School Break with a host of family and children's activities.

There is NO EXTRA CHARGE for our Event Weekends. Your ticket allows you entry to our award winning exhibition.

Download our 2010 Events Flyer and 2010 Events List Poster

Open every day during Summer School Break

We will be open every day during the 2010 Summer School Break with a host of family and children's activities.

Weekend Events for 2010

Opening Weekend- 24th & 25th April

Welcome to our summer season. Find out more about the creation of our new narrow gauge railway.

VE Day - 1st, 2nd, 3rd May

Military and civilian re-enactors will help you experience life as it was during World War II. Spectacular aerobatic displays by Grace Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane. Experience an air raid and take cover in our shelter.

Steam & Country Show - 15th & 16th May

This event will bring together many forms of steam transport, country activities, children’s Fun Fair, and trade stalls. Come and see a Redtail Falconry display and Bob Hogg's Sheepdogs.

Family Fun Weekend - 29th, 30th, 31st May

Enjoy a weekend of fun and games for the whole family.

Military Vehicle Show - 5th & 6th June

A spectatcular military vehicle show. There will also be various children's activities.

Jousting Event - 12th & 13th June

A spectatcular medieval display with the Knights of Royal England. Horses and Knights are costumed with steel armour for the period 1250 -1300. Watch as they go to battle and fight for their honour.

Victorian Experience - 19th & 20th June

Family day with children's activities where you can experience Victorian life through including high days and holidays, the Victorian school and working life.

Rocket & Space Event - 10th & 11th July

The emphasis at the Royal Gunpowder Mills, Rocket and Space Day, will be on fun rather than physics, but we promise everyone will learn something.

Georgian Military Festival - 24th & 25th July

Talk to costumed re-enactors demonstrating day-to-day life, military drills and culminating in an exciting battle between the two countries forces.

First World War Event - 31 July & 1st August

Re-enactors and static displays of First World War memorabilia.

Classic Car Show - 7th & 8th August

The Classic Car Show will provide a two day display of vintage and classic cars. There will also be various children's activities.

English Civil War Event - 14th & 15th August

English Civil War skirmish and living history re-enactment with Rawdon's Regiment.

Medieval Event & Jousting - 21st & 22nd August

A spectatcular medieval display with the Knights of Arkley. Horses and Knights are costumed with steel armour for the period 1250 -1300. Watch as they go to battle and fight for their honour.

Legend of Robin Hood - 28th, 29th , 30th August

A medieval spectacular with the Golden Eagle Archers.

Children's Fancy Dress Competition - prize awarded each day for the best costume.

Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club - 5th September

The members of the Essex Section of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club own Rolls Royce and Bentley cars of every variety. Their first visit to the Royal Gunpowder Mills is typical of the activities organised...

Home Front Family Event - 11th & 12th September

Living history to discover the 1940s. Children's activities include survive an air raid, discover rationing, identify aircraft, and uncover an enemy spy! Final weekend of our regular summer season.

Multi Period Event - 25th & 26th September

A family weekend of activities from various re-enactment groups throughout history. Includes Medieval, World War I and II, Home Front and Victorian events. Plenty of hands on things to do for children.

Guy Fawkes Experience - 6th & 7th November

A family weekend of activities themed around the Gunpowder Plot. Discover the story of the plot and its characters through interactive scenes including learning about Stuart era foods.

Victorian Christmas - 11th & 12th December

A weekend of family activities. Participate in Victorian games, meet Colonel Brackenbury and his family as they celebrate. Take the land train and visit Santa in his grotto. See the Snow White Pantomime.