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.
A unique opportunity to explore our site on a walking tour. Taking you through 300 years of history and heritage. Read more
How might we collaborate with natural processes and decay of vulunerable heritage rather than fighting against? Read more
Agent Nitrate returns and is recruiting all new secret agents this February Half Term! Read more