The Royal Gunpowder
Mills, Waltham Abbey Ignite
your Imagination!
From
the 1600s gunpowder and explosives made here helped to shape the history
of Britain and the World. In a remarkable landscape of mysterious
complexity you can discover many unusual buildings.
From
the development of Congreve’s rocket in the 1800’s to the Bouncing
Bomb in the 1940’s, Waltham Abbey has always been at the centre of
scientific research. More recent work included fuel for rocket motors and
ejector seats, until the site closed in 1991.
The
canal system, surrounding woods and natural parkland became a haven for
wildlife. It is now a Site of Special Scientific Interest, home to the
largest heronry in Essex.
Facilities
Explorer
Programme
… designed to make your class trip exciting, educational and easy!
Just
choose one or two Explorer
workshops, each lasting 90
minutes and designed to be delivered at an appropriate level for either
KS1 or 2, all materials and equipment are included.
Artefact and Evidence
Excavate, identify and study an
artefact. Discover the people who used to work here using archive
documents.
Victorian Worker
Discover a character from the
1881 census, try on their clothes, handle their tools and find out what
they did in their spare time.
Buildings
and Bridges
Investigate interesting structures from models and raw materials to the
real thing!
Woodland and Wildlife
Identify, measure, record and
study the woodland habitat. Read animal and bird signs and even spot them!
Freshwater
Discover, record and study
animals and marvel at their many adaptations to their pond habitat.
Art
Use an artist’s kit, make a
screen-print or visit our darkroom and make a photogram.
Story
Discover secret places,
listen to stories and have lots of fun!
Orienteering
Learn how to navigate using a map or compass and then follow one of the
courses.
Igniting
Ideas!
Discover how explosives can be used as a propellant
Make
an exploding building or make and launch a rocket! (safely!)
Or
you can choose a Taster
Day, visit the film
and exhibitions, complete a quiz, handle an artefact, or try on a costume,
followed by a walk looking at the historic buildings, Wildlife Tower and
woodlands.
There
is an interesting programme of Education
Events ..
Home
Front 30 September-4 October
KS2
Experience life during the Second World War by meeting Bunty the
Land Army girl and her friends from the Army, Airforce and the WVS. Meet
the scientists at work on their research and unmask the spy!
Gunpowder,
Treason and Plot 28
October – 5 November KS1
Meet Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators and listen to the story
of a failed plot to kill a king! Learn how people lived in Stuart times,
write secret messages and enjoy the taste of traditional bonfire food.
Victorian
Christmas 2-13 December KS1 & 2
Create
unique decorations, cards and presents, using a variety of techniques for
amazing authentic results! Meet Colonel and Mrs Brakenbury and discover
how our Christmas traditions began!
For
further details or to make a booking please telephone
Gillian
Norris 01992707350
or visit www.royalgunpowdermills.com
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