News | Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills

Springing to Life

Spring has arrived at the The Royal Gunpowder Mills, as we are getting ready for a Covid safe reopening nature is taking over and bursting with life. Read all about it in our news letter. Read more

Lights, Camera, Action! RGM cinema upgrade complete

We have finally completed our upgrade of the Royal Gunpowder Mills cinema! Made possible by the Heritage Recovery Grant, we are all set with light fixtures and accessible space. Perfect for those looking to hire a theatre or conference space. Read more

Behind the scenes: The Reopening of the Mills!

News update on what the staff and volunteers of the royal gunpowder mills have doing to prepare for their grand reopening. Read more

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School Visits
Hire Spaces

A range of large indoor and outdoor spaces for hire, perfect for those looking to host weddings, parties, conferences and sites for filming. All spaces are Covid safe.
Volunteer

The Royal Gunpowder Mills is reliant on the time, skills, knowledge and hard work given by the team of volunteers. The team works to preserve and share the site and its unique history, for the visitors and for the future.

Admission Prices

Find out more about costs for each event.
How to get here

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

We look forward to reopening to the public in June 2021. Exact details to be confirmed.
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!
Jobs
Group visits

We offer a fabulous range of activities for any type of group booking - so give us a call and arrange your group booking today!
Filming

Atmospheric, derelict, apocalyptic, industrial, unique and beautiful filming locations just off the M25 near Waltham Abbey
Victorian Christmas

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

Julie's Nature Column - Spring 2020

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

Help Royal Gunpowder Mills!

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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