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Weddings

Celebrate your union at the Royal Gunpowder Mills. The venue with a little extra spark...

The Royal Gunpowder Mills is a stunning green heritage space - the perfect destination for Marriages and Civil Partnerships.

The extensive scenic and enclosed grounds comprise of a collection of Grade I and II listed buildings. There are plenty of photographic opportunities and the chance of sighting our herd of fallow deer. 

Situated within walking distance of Waltham Abbey Town Centre, we are close to numerous hotels with excellent transport links nearby and our own large, free car park. 

Our Venues

We have a selection of indoor and outdoor spaces available - suitable for all types of weather on your special day. 

Spinks Gallery

Our brightly lit and rustic Spinks Gallery is all set with high, beamed ceilings and neutral decor.

This room has various light fixtures available including LED, fluorescent utility lighting and spot-lighting that can be adjusted to specific colours.

There are plenty of power sockets available, making the room adaptable to any layout you may envisage. 

 

The Gunpowder Cafe

The spacious and airy Gunpowder Cafe is perfect for a unique wedding, with original brick walls, high beams and a small patio to the rear. 

Queen Meads

This idyllic stretch of green is bordered by a tree-lined avenue and the historic Incorporating Mills, making it the perfect spot to bring your own marquee and create your dream outdoor wedding. 

Scroll left and right on our 365 degree panoramic below to capture the scale of this unusual and dramatic space.  

                                              


               

             

Venue Hire

The Royal Gunpowder Mills is offered on a dry-hire basis, with the rooms and green spaces offered as a blank canvas.

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For more information or to arrange a tour of the venue, please get in touch:

Email: [email protected] 

Published: 26th March, 2021

Updated: 2nd April, 2021

Author: Luke Dunne

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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

[email protected]
01992 707370