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Did you know our site covers 170 acres? That's the size of 110 stadium football pitches put together! This massive space means a long history of carting gunpowder from place to place and we came up with some clever ways of doing it over the years.
In this workshop, we'll explore the transport of the Mills starting with a ride on our miniature railway. Then we'll take a scenic trip on our industrial Gunpowder railway and look out for different buildings, animals, and plant-life along the way.
We'll go to see one of our powder boats that traveled up and down our countless canals. Then, we'll have a go at making our own powder boat models and racing them down a miniature canal.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to have a summer adventure they won't forget. Sign up now for the All Aboard! Children's Summer Workshop - Morning session!
Suitable for ages 6-12
Tickets are £8 per child. Accompanying adults go free.
Due to limited capacity on our railway, only one adult can be admitted per child.
Date: Tue Aug 01 2023
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY
Please note: This is not a drop-off activity. Children must be accompanied by a parent during the workshop.
Buy your tickets at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/all-aboard-childrens-summer-workshop-morning-session-tickets-680154820377?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/all-aboard-childrens-summer-workshop-afternoon-session-tickets-684672532977
Tickets for this workshop are not admission to the whole site. Our visitor attractions are not open on this day.
For details on our select open days please visit:
https://www.royalgunpowdermills.com/summeropening
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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | /Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Child | £8.00 per ticket |
| Adult | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
By Road:
From J25 of M25 go to Waltham Cross and then A121 to Waltham Abbey; or from J26 of M25, take A121, taking care to get into the right-hand lane when approaching the traffic junction at Meridian Way, and continue straight ahead into Beaulieu Drive.
Public Transport Directions
By Underground:
From Loughton station (central line) - Bus 66 towards Debden.
By Bus:
Please note that some bus services run differently or not at all on Sundays. Check local timetables for details.
The site is around a 10 minute walk from Waltham Abbey Town Centre.
Nearest bus stop is Highbridge Street Roundabout which is served by the following local buses:
14, 22, 22C, 66, 66A, 86, 211, 212, 251
By Cab:
Cab prices vary depending upon traffic and operator but tend to be £4 - £6 from Waltham Cross station.
By Rail:
Please note that services differ on Sundays. Check with operators for details.
Nearest station is Waltham Cross, connecting London Liverpool Street, Stratford or Tottenham Hale underground (Victoria Line) to/from Cheshunt / Broxbourne / Hertford East.
You can also take the 66, 86 or 251 from Theobalds Grove (London Overground).
We are a 25 minute walk east from Waltham Cross station. You can take a bus from outside the station. Turn right out of the station, go under the road bridge, up the stairs, turn left and you will see the bus stop just ahead.
You may also take a bus or a cab.
Travel information:
National Rail- 08457 484950
Transport for London- 020 7222 1234
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By Foot
The Royal Gunpowder Mills is situated within Lea Valley at Section 1 of 6 - Details of how to get here from Lee Valley can be found by clicking here.
For further details of Section 1 of the Lee Valley Walk - spanning from Waltham Abbey to Ponders End click here.
