The Royal Gunpowder Mills - Waltham Abbey

The Royal Gunpowder Mills is a 170 acre heritage site in Waltham Abbey set in Waltham Abbey set in a stunning natural landscape shaped by 300 years of making explosives and propellants. A scheduled ancient monument site with many listed buildings, we are also a designated site of special scientific interest and have an abundance of wildlife.

We are currently open on selected days throughout the year with something for all ages. Activities include:

Children’s holiday workshops

Walking Tours

Guided Tours

Tractor Tours

Mini Railway Rides

Historic Narrow Gauge Railway

Exhibitions including Rocket Vault and Armoury

School Trips

Corporate Hires

All activities must be booked in advance so for up to date information and to buy tickets check out our website:

What’s On | Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills

See our fascinating site from the air on this drone tour:

If you’d like to be part of this unique site, why not sign up as a volunteer?

Volunteering at RGM | Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills