A unique opportunity to learn from acknowledged experts and experience live demonstrations, and all within the home of gunpowder production for over 300 years – the Royal Gunpowder Mills. Read more
We open for events and group tours. Our event opening times vary - Please check before you travel. You'll find our upcoming open days and events at What's On. Read more
Described by Historic England as 'the most important site for the history of explosives in Europe' this remarkable and beautiful landscape is nowadays a visitor attraction, telling the stories of explosives, propellants and finally rocket motors and fuels from the Civil War to the Cold War. We run schools programmes for local school children. We bring fun science to families during Open Days and Events. We mount talks and tours. Rich with wildlife too, we love guiding people around!So come along and interact!
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We open for events and group tours. Our event opening times vary - Please check before you travel. You'll find our upcoming open days and events at What's On.
Described by Historic England as the ‘most important site for the history of explosives in Europe’ this remarkable and beautiful landscape chronicles the development of explosives, propellants and rocket motors. Read more
February Half Term fun with Professor Nitrate & team! Read more