About
The Royal Gunpowder Mills are embracing the beauty of Autumn and have created a new Autumn Woodland Wildlife Safari Tour. With much of the 170-acre site designated as a Site of Special Scientific Importance by English Nature, this is a unique chance to see and learn about the secret wildlife world that is nestled among the sites woodlands, waterways, derelict factory buildings and open grasslands.
The first dusk and second nighttime tour will introduce the habitats of the many mammals, birds, insects and reptiles that have settled at this beautiful site.
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Guide Prices
Ticket Type | /Ticket Tariff |
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Adult | £25.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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Map & Directions
Road 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.
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
From Loughton station (central line) - Bus 66 towards Debden.
Nearest bus stop is Highbridge Street Roundabout which is served by the following local buses:
14, 22, 22C, 66, 66A, 86, 211, 212, 251
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.