Welcome to the Royal Gunpowder Mills...

Rockets Exhibition
The exhibition shows the development of rocket motors and propellants from of the early 1800s to the present date.

Interactive Exhibition
Our interactive exhibition is the best way to understand the science behind gunpowder.

Gunpowder Plot Exhibition
The Gunpowder Plot - Parliament & Treason 1605 explores the fascinating events that led up to the 5 November

History of the Royal Gunpowder Mills

Evidence shows that gunpowder was produced in the Waltham Abbey area from at least the 17th Century.  Later the Royal Gunpowder Mills became the leading English producer. The Waltham Abbey Mills showed off their superiority at trials on Marlborough Downs in 1809/10. Powder from six private gunpowder suppliers, Faversham and Waltham Abbey was used to fire a shell from a naval mortar with Waltham Abbey’s going the furthest.

More attractions & exhibitions
Explore our attactions and learn about the site

With around 14 exhibitions and attractions there is more than enough to keep all ages occupied. To view all our attractions click ‘read more’. You’ll be amazed at the variety on site!

School bookings
Our fantastic education programmes bring history to life

Our Education Programmes have been carefully developed to cover key areas of the National Curriculum through interactive and informative activities. Click to Download the Education Programme Leaflet

Corporate & group bookings
Use our conference facilities or just explore the site

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Can you help?
As a registered charity there are many ways you can help

Become a volunteer, sponsor a building or an event, make a donation, or sponsor the railway re-build project. These are just some of the ways you can help us at the Royal Gunpowder Mills.