Fireworks at the Royal Gunpowder Mills
Thank you for searching for fireworks at the Royal Gunpowder Mills.
Unfortunately there is no firework display this year 2023.
However we are open on Saturday 11th November for a very special day of talks and tours on Weaponry, Science & Technology
Tickets are just £15.
The Story of the Long Bow - Learn all about England's first weapon of mass destruction. This Welsh wonder weapon allowed medieval serfs to bring down knights! Learn why it made medieval English armies so powerful. And you'll be surprised by how recently this medieval technology was last used!
Tractor Trailer Tour (weather permitting) - Take a trip through the out-of-bounds areas of our expansive site and hear all about the history of our explosive production lines.
Rocket Vault talk - Stop by our cafe for complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits, and prepare for your next talk in our Rocket Vault. Explore the development of rocket motors and propellants from Congreve's gunpowder rocket of the early 19th century through to the guided missiles of the cold war and those used in the Falklands and Gulf wars.
The Evolution of Gunpowder Guns - Take an in-depth look at our armoury's collection of gunpowder guns and discover their impact on warfare. From the earliest crude guns, through matchlock, wheel-lock, flintlock, percussion lock to the rim and centre-fire metallic cartridge - there are so many to discover!
The Royal Gunpowder Mills is located in Beaulieu Drive, off Highbridge Street (at traffic lights and opposite McDonalds), a ten minute walk from the centre of Waltham Abbey. The entrance is at top north end of Beaulieu Drive.
There is free parking
From J26 of M25, take A121 to Waltham Abbey; or from J25 of M25 go to Waltham Cross and then A121.
By Bus
The site is just a 10 minute walk from Waltham Abbey Town Centre.
Nearest bus stops in Highbridge Street are served by the following local buses:
21, 212, 213, 240, 250, 251, 255, 505, 517.
By Rail
Nearest station is Waltham Cross, connecting London Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale underground (Victoria Line) to/from Cheshunt/Broxbourne/Hertford East.
We are a 25 minute walk east from the station.
You may also take a bus or a cab (office at station).
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