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School Visits

We are sorry that due to the current situation we are unable to take school visits yet. We look forward to welcoming you back here as soon as we possibly can and we wish you all the very best for the coming weeks. 

If you would like to make an enquiry or a provisional booking, please email your request to [email protected] giving your school name and contact details, the topic you are interested in and the year group who will be coming.

Bookings will be dependent upon the situation at the time but we hope to welcome you to the Royal Gunpowder Mills in 2021.


Bring your class to our fun and informative educational programmes, designed to bring learning to life!

Here at the Royal Gunpowder Mills, our experienced education team will tailor our educational programmes to the age range (and key stage) of your students.

We offer programmes filled with hands-on activities, re-enactments, and workshops - so for your next school trip, why not bring your class along?

We would like to thank all of the schools who have visited us previously and we always welcome new schools.

When we reopen, our 2021 sessions will be adapted in light of the Covid situation. Keep an eye on our website for details including our new Little Explorers programme for younger children and some new outdoor opportunities. 

Viking Life

Viking Life

Experience the Viking way of life - meet our Viking characters and discover how they lived and how they battled for the Kingdom of England. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2020

Author: Stella Morris

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Home Front

Home Front

Experience life in a small village during World War 2. Meet the people at work on the home front and help uncover an enemy spy! Read more

Published: 17th January, 2020

Updated: 20th January, 2021

Author: Stella Morris

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Little Explorers

Little Explorers

Our new programme for younger children is coming soon! Read more

Published: 17th January, 2020

Author: Stella Morris

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Explorer

Choose any two of our Explorer topics for a full day of amazing discoveries! Read more

Published: 17th January, 2020

Author: Stella Morris

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Gunpowder Treason Plot

Gunpowder Treason Plot

The story of Guy Fawkes is brought to life through interactive and engaging activities, creating a truly memorable learning experience for all. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2020

Author: Stella Morris

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Victorian Life

Victorian Life

Join our education staff in period dress to discover how the Victorians lived and experience different aspects of their life. Read more

Published: 16th January, 2020

Author: Ian MacFarlane

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Victorian Christmas

Victorian Christmas

Meet a selection of intriguing and festive Victorian characters as they celebrate their Christmas. Read more

Published: 11th January, 2020

Updated: 16th January, 2020

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Published: 18th March, 2019

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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

Published: 19th July, 2019

Updated: 30th August, 2019

Author: Ian MacFarlane

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

Published: 19th July, 2019

Updated: 29th January, 2020

Author: Ian MacFarlane

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Royal Gunpowder Mills,
Beaulieu Drive,
Waltham Abbey,
Essex, EN9 1JY
United Kingdom

[email protected]
01992 707370

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