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The Royal Gunpowder Mills are Hiring!

The Royal Gunpowder Mills are Hiring! We are looking to recruit a site manager. Job Opportunity to work in Waltham Abbey's amazing heritage site.
Sunday 1st August

We're sorry, but due to unforeseen circumstances we're unable to open this Sunday, 1st August.
Our Trustees
School Visits

Admission Prices

Find out more about costs for each event.
Summer opening has begun!

The Royal Gunpowder Mills is reopening this summer, for open days and bank holidays. Admission is free. Sorry, but due to unforeseen circumstances we'll be closed this Sunday, 1st August.
Summer Reopening! Open Days

Royal Gunpowder Mills is re-opening this summer for free, from June 2021. Book your Tickets Here!
How to get here

Find out more about where we're located and how to get here by all types of transport.
Our Purpose

The purpose of the charity is to preserve, manage, research, conserve and display for the benefit of the general public and of the nation at large the historical and archaeological heritage of the Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey in the form of ancient monuments, listed buildings and the natural aspect features and bird, animal, tree and plant life.
Professor Nitrate's Mad Lab

There's so much fun to be had in Professor Nitrate's Mad Lab
Gunpowder Cafe

Tasty treats are being served at our Gunpowder Cafe!
Virtual Tours

Virtual Tours
Jobs

The Royal Gunpowder Mills are hiring. We are looking to recruit a site manager. Job Opportunity to work in Waltham Abbey's amazing heritage site.
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RGM Historic Book Reprint Series

The Historic Reprint Series are Facsimilie reprints of books having historical relevance to the development and manufacture of gunpowder at the Royal Gunpowder Mills. Read more

RGM Book Series

Books about the history of the Royal Gunpowder Mills written by Archive Volunteers. Read more

Coronavirus Survival Appeal The Royal Gunpowder Mills is currently closed due to Covid and as a result, we have lost our essential visitor incomes and face a serious funding gap. Please donate to help continue our Charity’s work. We very much look forward to welcoming visitors back on site this summer. Read more

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