Filming

Filming at the Royal Gunpowder Mills

Known for its rich history, unique industrial buildings and wild natural landscape, the Royal Gunpowder Mills has had its fair share of screen time. Having taken the interest of numerous production companies, we have gained a reputation for apocalyptic films and shows, dramatic photo shoots and moody music videos.

Here is an ever growing list of times that The Royal Gunpowder Mills has hit the screens...

TV:

Starstruck
The Fall
In for a Penny
The Third Day
We Hunt Together

Film:

Blue Story
The Current War

Music Videos

Interested in Filming at the Royal Gunpowder Mills?

With its apocalyptic landscapes, industrial decay and peculiar structures located just off the M25, the Royal Gunpowder Mills offers a unique, private and accessible filming location.

The site also offers beautiful scenery and carefully restored buildings which make great studio spaces for filming, photoshoots and documentaries.

See below for a selection of locations or use the panoramic views to get a glimpse of the area.

For more information about using these filming locations Please Contact us by Email

We also have indoor space available for filming hires.

Selection of Filming Locations

Explore 170 acres of historic buildings and woodlands in this video tour of the Royal Gunpowder Mills site.

Please watch video for full selection of filming locations

Panoramic views of the Royal Gunpowder Mills

Click and scroll left or right to see 360 degree panoramic views of several locations on site.

Island Site

Queen Meads South

Queen Meads North

Wildlife Tower

Burning Ground

Press House

If any of these views have inspired you to find out more Please Contact us by Email

Latest

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!

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

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

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

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

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.
Visitor Map
Professor Nitrate

Experience Professor Nitrate's explosive outdoor science show.
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

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

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

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