# Royal Gunpowder Mills

> Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills The Royal Gunpowder Mills is a great place for families to spend days out exploring the secret history of gunpowder, explosives and rocket propellants through our engaging interactive Exhibitions, Science Shows and Children's Activities. We also have Education Programmes for KS1 & KS2.

Immerse the youngsters in enjoyable exploration of technology, history and nature at theRoyal Gunpowder Mills.Set in 170 acres of breathtaking, unique landscape, home to grey herons, siskins, owls and deer, you can explore the wildlife tower and take a landtrain for a guided tour of the whole site.Indoors, there is Professor Nitrate's Mad Lab! You plus the young young ones participate in the fun of trying out gizmos, gadgets and contraptions to discover more on forces and gravity, areodynamics and explosions! The Professor always requires children's assistance with their angry experiments so prepare yourself to volunteer!Let the youngsters travel in a great way that is engaging 300 years of explosive and key history, with a Film, the Interactive Exhibition and the Rocket Vault full of bright shiny rockets and satellite launchers. You will find quizzes, crafts, and methods are creative keep all the family entertained.Science, history and nature themes are embedded in the landscape and structures for the Royal Gunpowder Mills. You will discover it criss-crossed with dry canals, alder woodland and, peeping through the trees, mystical structures uniquely made to produce and test explosives.They likewise have a variety of unique events showcasing residing history, heritage, demonstrating explosives and venturing out on Guy Fawkes evening with a large bang when you go on the land train guided trip to explore the northern parts of the website! See web site for complete details.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Waltham Abbey, Epping Forest, England
- Area guide: [Essex](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/essex)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.royalgunpowdermills.com, or call +441992707360
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-nqYmaQvfGOZl/royal-gunpowder-mills

## Activities

- Tourist Attractions
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience
- Railway and Transport Attractions
- Parks and Playgrounds

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Accessible
- Family

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Royal Gunpowder Mills?

Royal Gunpowder Mills is in Waltham Abbey, Epping Forest.

### What activities does Royal Gunpowder Mills offer?

Royal Gunpowder Mills lists Tourist Attractions, Sightseeing and Attractions, Experience, Railway and Transport Attractions and Parks and Playgrounds.

### What facilities does Royal Gunpowder Mills have?

Royal Gunpowder Mills lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Royal Gunpowder Mills?

Experiences listed near Royal Gunpowder Mills on HolidayFox include Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey Gardens, Fun Junction, Lee Valley Regional Park and Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone.

### How do I book Royal Gunpowder Mills?

Royal Gunpowder Mills doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.royalgunpowdermills.com, or call +441992707360.


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