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Spring into Easter at the Royal Gunpowder Mills
The Mills are open 1st - 17th April for fun-filled Easter holiday fun
Easter School Holidays explode with fun daily at this all-weather, all-day venue. Science shows with Professor Nitrate set the scene with crashes, bangs and booms in the Mad Lab.
Don’t expect sanity as families go on to the Yolk Zone to explore the science of Bouncy Eggs, Non-Newtonian Fluid and get creative with Gooey Fried Eggs! Unique fun and madness suitable for children 3 all the way up.
There are fantastic take-home crafts too, making Bunny Ears, Easter Cards, designing a Chalkboard Egg, making Puppets and making and launching rockets.
From Good Friday to Easter Monday there's a fantastic outdoor Easter science show (weather permitting). On Easter Sunday and Easter Monday we have the excitement of Pygmy Goats and Ducklings, children can get close up to and handle, and the Easter Bunny makes appearances throughout the day helping children with the Golden Egg Hunt around this historic site.
Our interactive exhibition, a short film about gunpowder, a spectacular Armoury and 1940’s exhibitions are all in your price. A nominal charge is made for the Land train Tour with a guide explaining the amazing 170-acre site, packed full of history and nature, and a small charge for a t-shirt to print up in your very own design. Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence and a lovely, affordable Café. Enjoy!
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Spring into Easter - Adult | £10.50 per ticket |
| Spring into Easter - Child | £8.50 per ticket |
| Spring into Easter - Concession | £9.00 per ticket |
| Spring into Easter - Disabled and Carer (each) | £9.00 per ticket |
| Spring into Easter - Family 2+2 | £34.20 per ticket |
| Spring into Easter - Family 2+3 | £41.85 per ticket |
| Spring into Easter - Single Parent 1+3 | £32.40 per ticket |
Ticket prices as standard admission. Opens 10am and closes 5pm - last entry 3pm.
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible Lift
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
- Facility for service dogs
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- Cafe
- Catering for groups
- On-Site cafe/restaurant
- Outdoor eating area
- Picnic area
- Picnic Site
Children & Infants
- Children's Meals
Establishment Features
- Dogs welcome - Please keep dogs on a lead.
- Garden / Grounds for visitors use
- Groups welcome
- Marquee Space Available
- Toilets
- Toilets on Site
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking
- Free parking
- On Site Car Parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Provider Preferences
- Countryside Setting - The Royal Gunpowder Mills site extends to 175 acres of countryside including unique wooded areas dotted with the remains of 300years of industrial heritage.
- In countryside - The Royal Gunpowder Mills site extends to 175 acres of countryside including unique wooded areas dotted with the remains of 300years of industrial heritage.
- In town/city centre - The Royal Gunpowder Mills is on the outskirts of the historic town Waltham Abbey.
- Indoor Event - The event includes entry to all the usual Royal Gunpowder Mills exhibits, many of which are housed within historic buildings.
- Outdoor Event
Specialist Features
- Cyclists welcome - Covered cycle parking in the car park.
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - Take a guided tour on the Land Train or military truck to see and understand the whole site.
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Take a guided tour on the Land Train or military truck to see and understand the whole site.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Located between Waltham Abbey & Waltham Cross, off Highbridge St. (across from McDonalds).
Entrance at top north end of Beaulieu Drive.
From J26 of M25, take A121 to Waltham Abbey; or from J25 of M25 go to Waltham Cross and then A121.
Free car parking on site. Disabled parking in car park. Covered cycle parking also in car park.
Public Transport Directions
Located between Waltham Abbey & Waltham Cross, off Highbridge St. (across from McDonalds).
Entrance at top north end of Beaulieu Drive.
The site is a 10 minute walk west from Waltham Abbey Town Centre.
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 (see below) or a cab (office at station).
By Bus: Nearest bus stops in Highbridge Street are served by the following local buses: 21, 212, 213, 240, 250, 251, 255, 505, 517.
