New this year is the Rocket and Space Event and the Classic Vehicle show. Back for another season is our most successful VE Day weekend including the fantastic Spitfire display (Monday only), the Jousting Tournament, and the Steam Fair.
There is NO EXTRA CHARGE for our event weekends. Your ticket allows you entry to our award winning exhibition and is valid for two consecutive days. We are also open Wednesdays during Summer School Break with special family activities.
Talk to costumed re-enactors demonstrating day-to-day life, military drills and culminating in an exciting battle between the two countries forces.
VE Day Celebration -
3rd, 4th & 5th MayMilitary and civilian re-enactors will help you experience life as it was during World War II. Visit a 1940s general store, toy shop and kitchen. Experience an air raid and take cover in our shelter...
Steam Fair 2008 -
17th & 18th May The nostalgia of steam, the smell of hot oil and coal smoke returns to the Mills for the third time in over seventy years. See steam lorries, traction engines, road rollers from 2 inch scale to full size...
Regia Anglorum
- 24th, 25th & 26th May Re-enactment group that accurately re-creates the lives of the British people around 1000 years ago from Alfred the Great to Richard the Lionheart. Recreating images of the past are fighters...
English Civil War -
7th & 8th June The Sealed Knot Society present an authentic impression of a 17th Century military unit in dress, equipment, and actions on the battlefield.
The Diehards Re-enactment -
14th & 15th June Re-enactment event with The Diehards, Heilbron Commando and the 1879 Group.
Rocket and Space Event -
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Multi-period Re-enactment Event - 5th & 6th July A family weekend of activities from various re-enactment groups throughout history. Includes Medieval, World War I and II, Home Front and Victorian events.
Jousting Event - 12th & 13th July 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...
Victorian Experience Family Event - 19th & 20th JulyFamily day with children's activities where you can experience Victorian life through including high days and holidays, the Victorian school and working life.
English Civil War - 26th & 27th JulyEnglish Civil War Re-enactment with Rawdon's Regiment.
Medieval Siege Re-enactment - 2nd & 3rd AugustTravel back in time to medieval England at the Royal Gunpowder Mills in Essex where the Medieval Siege Society will be demonstrating medieval combat, archery and a re-enactment of a battle from the period.
Classic Vehicle Show - 9th & 10th AugustA brand new event for 2008. CLASSIC VEHICLE SHOW will provide a two day display of veteran, vintage and classic cars, commercial & military vehicles, caravans and motorcycles.
American Civil War - 16th & 17th August History Alive! Battles, encampments and live firing. Largest UK American Civil War Re-enactment Society, voted "Best Large Re-enactment Group in the UK" by Military Illustrated Magazine.
Legend of Robin Hood - 23rd, 24th & 25th AugustA medieval spectacular with the Golden Eagle Archers.
Essex Militia Living History - 6th & 7th SeptemberTransport yourself back to the time of Charles II when living history group 'The Essex Militia' set up camp for the weekend. Giving visitors a real taste of life during the mid 1660s this event has an authentic...
Home Front Family Event - 13th & 14th September Experience life in a small wartime 'villiage' and meet the people at work on the home front. Children's activities include surviving an air raid, discover rationing, identify aircraft, and uncover an enemy spy!
World War I Event - 20th & 21st SeptemberRe-enactors and static displays of WW I memorabilia.
Guy Fawkes Experience - 27th & 28th SeptemberA 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 - Sunday 14th DecemberA family day of activities. Participate in Victorian games, learn about the food and gifts, meet Colonel Brackenbury and his family as they celebrate. Take the land train and visit Santa in his grotto.
