A museum with a historic brick building, large arched window, and pitched roof surrounded by green lawns at Royal Gunpowder Mills.

Royal Gunpowder Mills

Event Venue

  2 reviews  – 
Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, London, EN9 1JY –
Waltham Abbey
From £500
hire fee
Up to 100
seats
Up to 2200
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Royal Gunpowder Mills offers a unique historical setting within 175 acres of tranquil parkland. Ideal for bespoke events, artistic projects, and location shoots with a natural backdrop.

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Spaces for hire at Royal Gunpowder Mills

Gunpowder Cafe at Royal Gunpowder Mills
Gunpowder Cafe
Cafe
·
Private space
100 seats
110 standing
The Gunpowder Café is large and spacious and suitable for functions. It has a well-equipped kitchen ready for use by your own caterers or let us provide or arrange your catering needs. The high ceilings give the space an open and spacious feel, while the abundance of natural light makes it bright and airy.
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £1000 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Theatre at Royal Gunpowder Mills
Theatre
Event Venue
·
Private space
96 seats
Our Theatre has tiered seating, stage and lighting. It holds 96 seats complete with pull out writing boards and spaces for 4 wheelchairs. We also have a lift for easy access and disabled facilities. Equipped with extensive and flexible audiovisual facilities which can be tailored to your requirements. The external lobby area and toilets are adjac...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
from £500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Queens Mead at Royal Gunpowder Mills
Queens Mead
Outdoor Space
·
Private space
2200 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
Queens Mead is a large expanse of grass flanked by a tree-lined avenue and the historic Incorporating Mills. Can accommodate large audiences. Cinema, theatre, reenactments, demonstrations, classic vehicle shows, corporate and private functions, exhibitions are some popular uses.
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
from £800 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Main Exhibition at Royal Gunpowder Mills
Main Exhibition
Event Venue
·
Private space
50 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
The Main Exhibition is an award-winning interactive exhibition which can be hired for educational use, receptions, and ‘nights at the museum’ style events. Above the ground floor exhibition is a first floor with lift access to our theatre (available for hire) and to toilet facilities. Disabled toilets are located on the ground floor.
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
from £2500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £500–£2500 hire fee per day
Gunpowder Cafe
10:00 – 16:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Main Exhibition
9:00 – 17:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Theatre
10:00 – 16:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Queens Mead
9:00 – 17:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £500–£2500 hire fee per day
Gunpowder Cafe
10:00 – 16:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Main Exhibition
9:00 – 17:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Theatre
10:00 – 16:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Queens Mead
9:00 – 17:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £500–£2500 hire fee per day
Gunpowder Cafe
10:00 – 16:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Main Exhibition
9:00 – 17:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Theatre
10:00 – 16:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Queens Mead
9:00 – 17:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
from £500–£2500 hire fee per day
Gunpowder Cafe
10:00 – 16:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Main Exhibition
9:00 – 17:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Theatre
10:00 – 16:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Queens Mead
9:00 – 17:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
from £500–£2500 hire fee per day
Gunpowder Cafe
10:00 – 16:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Main Exhibition
9:00 – 17:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Theatre
10:00 – 16:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Queens Mead
9:00 – 17:00
from £800 hire fee per day
Saturday
8:00 – 18:00
from £500–£2500 hire fee per day
Gunpowder Cafe
10:00 – 16:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Main Exhibition
9:00 – 17:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Theatre
10:00 – 16:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Queens Mead
8:00 – 18:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Sunday
8:00 – 18:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Gunpowder Cafe
10:00 – 16:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Queens Mead
8:00 – 18:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 2200
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Alcohol provided
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Royal Gunpowder Mills

Royal Gunpowder Mills is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Set in 175 acres of natural and peaceful parkland, just off Junction 26 of M25, the buildings, grounds and landscape of the Royal Gunpowder Mills are unique and offer an unparalleled opportunity throughout the year for bespoke private and corporate hire, location shoots, artistic projects, shows, displays and functions, and are accessible for wheelchairs and buggies.

On request we can supply equipment such as Overhead or Digital Projector, Screen, Whiteboard, Flipchart and marker pens.

FAQ

At Royal Gunpowder Mills, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Free parking is available on-site

Royal Gunpowder Mills is located at Beaulieu Drive, in Waltham Abbey.

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Public transportation
  • Bus Waltham Cross Railway Station (Stop E) 0.8 mi
  • Bus Waltham Cross Railway Station (Stop F) 0.8 mi
  • Train Waltham Cross 0.8 mi
Parking
  • Parking Cornmill Car Park - 1 Greenyard, Waltham Abbey 0.4 mi
  • Parking Darby Drive Car Park - 102 Darby Dr, Waltham Abbey 0.5 mi

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