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  1. Schools

Schools Programme

Choose from a range of exciting curriculum-linked topics:

  •  Victorian Life (KS1/2)

Discover what life was like in Victorian Britain and explore how changes to work, education, leisure and transport shaped the world we live in today.

  • The Home Front (KS1/2)

From air raid shelters to rationing, explore how life at home changed during the Second World War.

  • Rocket Science (KS2/3) (on site visits only)

Explore rocketry through our interactive science show, our Rocket Vault and hands-on learning activities.

  • Mapping the Mills (KS3/4) (on site visits only)

Explore an industrial heritage landscape, investigate 300 years of explosive history, develop geographical skills and create an artistic map of the site.

Choose from three different ways to visit:

  •  On Site Visits

Visit the Royal Gunpowder Mills, explore our fascinating site, experience an exciting and interactive performance, and take part in an object handling and activities workshop.

  •  In School Visits

A performer will travel to your school and deliver an exciting and interactive performance in character.

  • Virtual Visits

A performer will deliver an exciting and interactive performance in character via a live video call.

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      Mapping the Mills (KS3/4)

      Mapping the Mills (KS3/4)

      Explore an industrial heritage landscape, investigate 300 years of explosive history, develop geographical skills and create an artistic map of the site. Read more

      Published: 29th July, 2022

      Updated: 9th December, 2022

      Author: Helen Hamlyn

      Rocket Science (KS2/3)

      Rocket Science (KS2/3)

      Experience an interactive science show, explore our Rocket Vault and discover how to make your own air-powder rockets. Read more

      Published: 26th March, 2021

      Updated: 22nd August, 2022

      Author: Ian MacFarlane

      The Home Front (KS1/2)

      The Home Front (KS1/2)

      From air raid shelters to rationing, explore how life at home changed during the Second World War. Read more

      Published: 17th January, 2020

      Updated: 22nd August, 2022

      Author: Stella Morris

      Victorian Life (KS1/2)

      Victorian Life (KS1/2)

      Discover what life was like in Victorian Britain and explore how changes to work, education, leisure and transport shaped the world we live in today. Read more

      Published: 16th January, 2020

      Updated: 22nd August, 2022

      Author: Ian MacFarlane

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      • Jobs

        Jobs

        Come and work with us! We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver the conservation of our Grade I Listed former Gunpowder Incorporating Mill.

      • Become a Gunpowder Railway Volunteer!

        Become a Gunpowder Railway Volunteer!

        Whether you would like to develop your technical understanding of locomotives or fulfil a childhood dream of becoming a train driver, volunteering with the Gunpowder Railway is the perfect way to learn new skills whilst having fun and meeting new people.

      • Public Opening Days Over Winter

        Public Opening Days Over Winter

        Our Sunday open days have now ended until Easter 2023. The site is open for special events including walking tours, wildlife safaris and group visits over winter. Our Schools Programme runs throughout the year.

      • Philippa Walton

        Philippa Walton

        Pioneering industrialist and entrepreneur who owned, managed and greatly improved the Waltham Abbey Gunpowder Mills.

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      • Public Opening Days Over Winter

        Public Opening Days Over Winter

        Our Sunday open days have now ended until Easter 2023. The site is open for special events including walking tours, wildlife safaris and group visits over winter. Our Schools Programme runs throughout the year.

      • How to get here

        How to get here

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

      • Virtual Tours

        Virtual Tours

        Explore our site from the comfort of home.

      • Visitor Map

      • Professor Nitrate

        Professor Nitrate

        Experience Professor Nitrate's explosive outdoor science show.

      • Jobs

        Jobs

        Come and work with us! We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver the conservation of our Grade I Listed former Gunpowder Incorporating Mill.

      • Gunpowder Cafe

        Gunpowder Cafe

        Tasty treats are being served at our Gunpowder Cafe!

      • 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.

      • Tractor Trailer Guided Tours

        Tractor Trailer Guided Tours

        Take a 25 minute guided Tractor Trailer Guided Tour to the 'out of bounds' parts of the Royal Gunpowder Mills.

      • The Armoury

        The Armoury

        Discover how firearms changed over the centuries by visiting our collection of over 300 historic firearms.

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      Royal Gunpowder Mills Digital Archive

      Royal Gunpowder Mills Digital Archive

      After the closure of ERDE, the archive material inherited passed through a number of hands and storage locations before opening to the public as an online database. Read more

      Published: 4th July, 2018

      Updated: 10th March, 2022

      Author: Ian MacFarlane

      RGM Historic Book Reprint Series

      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: 22nd July, 2022

      Author: Ian MacFarlane

      RGM Book Series

      RGM Book Series

      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

      Help Royal Gunpowder Mills!

      Help Royal Gunpowder Mills!

      The Royal Gunpowder Mills has now reopened following a two year closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. Please donate to help continue our Charity’s work. Read more

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      Published: 17th June, 2020

      Updated: 21st July, 2022

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      Amazon Smile

      Amazon Smile

      Amazon Smile Read more

      Published: 13th October, 2020

      Author: Ian MacFarlane

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      Royal Gunpowder Mills is a charity registered in England and Wales (No. 1062968).

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

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      01992 707370

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