Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey
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bill&ben
N 51° 41.515 W 000° 00.680
30U E 706557 N 5731002
A museum on the site of a former explosives factory depicting explosive manufacture and armaments
Waymark Code: WM78PX
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/20/2009
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The Royal Gunpowder Mills at Waltham Abbey have been involved in the production of explosives for over 300 years. The museum is distributed amongst the buildings that were used in the production process. Set along the banks of the River Lee the museum also borders woodland that is rich in wildlife.
The attractions at the museum are:-
Interactive exhibition
A display of small fire arms and militaria
Large exhibits of barge, fire equipment and locomotives
A theatre displaying a film on the history of the explosive manufacture
An exhibition of rocket motors
1940s exhibition
Gunpowder plot exhibition
A motorised tour of the site, including a visit to the SSSI part of the site
Café
Bookshop
Wildlife Tower
Nature Walk
Woodlands
The museum is open from 25th April to 27th September (2009) Saturdays and Sundays only. Opening Times are 11am to 5pm, with last entry at 3-30 pm.
Entry charges are £6.50 per adult, children £4.00 and a family ticket £21.00 (2adult+3 children). Concessions are £5.60, children under 5 free.
Theme:
Display of explosive manufacture dating back over 300 years
Food Court: yes
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
The museum is open from 25th April to 27th September (2009) Saturdays and Sundays only. Opening Times are 11am to 5pm, with last entry at 3-30 pm.
Cost: 6.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Medium
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Street Address: Not listed
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