Cafe

No - Our cafe is only open during our public open days (Sundays and selected bank holidays).

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Air Powered Rockets (KS1/2/3)

Students will discover concepts such as gravity, friction and acceleration by making and launching their own air-powered rockets.
Gunpowder Railway and Main Exhibition (KS1/2/3)

Take a trip on The Gunpowder Railway and explore our main exhibition.
Experience the Royal Gunpowder Mills

Discover 300 years of explosive history! Experience an in-depth Tractor Trailer Guided Tour of our 170 acre site, Exhibitions and Gunpowder Railway.
Children's Easter Workshop: Willow Weaving and Easter Egg Hunt (4-11 yrs)

Learn how to weave your own willow bird feeder, join in an exciting Easter egg hunt and enjoy a ride on our mini railway!

Gunpowder Railway and Main Exhibition (KS1/2/3)

Take a trip on The Gunpowder Railway and explore our main exhibition.
Homes and Habitats (KS1/2)

Discover the wonderful wildlife, woodlands and waterways of the Royal Gunpowder Mills site.
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.
Rocket Science (KS2/3)

Experience an interactive science show, explore our Rocket Vault and discover how to make your own air-powder rockets.
The Home Front (KS1/2)

From air raid shelters to rationing, explore how life at home changed during the Second World War.
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.
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Full 2023 Programme Coming Soon!

Spring is on its way and our April activities are now available to book! Please see our What's On page for more information to find out more and buy your tickets...
How to Get Here

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

Explore our site from the comfort of home.
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Jobs

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Professor Nitrate

Experience Professor Nitrate's explosive outdoor science show.
Tractor Trailer Guided Tours

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

Tasty treats are being served at our Gunpowder Cafe!
The Armoury

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

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

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!

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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