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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.

Admission Prices

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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
Professor Nitrate's Mad Lab

There's so much fun to be had in Professor Nitrate's Mad Lab
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.
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Gunpowder Cafe

Tasty treats are being served at our Gunpowder Cafe!
Woodland Wildlife Safari

Royal Gunpowder Mills Woodland Wildlife Safaris Returning as soon as we can

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

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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