Royal Gunpowder Mills

Immerse the youngsters in enjoyable exploration of technology, history and nature at theRoyal Gunpowder Mills.Set in 170 acres of breathtaking, unique landscape, home to grey herons, siskins, owls and deer, you can explore the wildlife tower and take a landtrain for a guided tour of the whole site.Indoors, there is Professor Nitrate's Mad Lab! You plus the young young ones participate in the fun of trying out gizmos, gadgets and contraptions to discover more on forces and gravity, areodynamics and explosions! The Professor always requires children's assistance with their angry experiments so prepare yourself to volunteer!Let the youngsters travel in a great way that is engaging 300 years of explosive and key history, with a Film, the Interactive Exhibition and the Rocket Vault full of bright shiny rockets and satellite launchers. You will find quizzes, crafts, and methods are creative keep all the family entertained.Science, history and nature themes are embedded in the landscape and structures for the Royal Gunpowder Mills. You will discover it criss-crossed with dry canals, alder woodland and, peeping through the trees, mystical structures uniquely made to produce and test explosives.They likewise have a variety of unique events showcasing residing history, heritage, demonstrating explosives and venturing out on Guy Fawkes evening with a large bang when you go on the land train guided trip to explore the northern parts of the website! See web site for complete details.