Easter Weekend Open Day

Join us for the first open weekend of 2026 for a day of history, heritage and fun-filled family Easter activities at Royal Gunpowder Mills.

2026 marks a very special year for us as we celebrate 25 years of being open as a visitor attraction. To celebrate this milestone, we are excited to introduce Annual Pass tickets for 2026 — that’s right, you pay once and get in free for the rest of the year.

What do you get on a visit to the Royal Gunpowder Mills?
Step back in time and explore the fascinating history of our historic gunpowder factory. Uncover the secrets of this unique site while enjoying the stunning natural beauty of its greenery and woodlands.

The day is packed with exciting activities for all ages, including:

• Rocket-making workshop: unleash your inner engineer and build your own miniature rocket.

• Tractor-trailer tours: explore the restricted areas of our site with fun and informative guided tours.

• Railway rides: hop aboard for a charming ride through the site’s scenic areas on our fun-sized trains.

• Interactive exhibitions and hands-on displays: engage with history like never before.

Easter Extravaganza
For the Easter weekend, we have an Easter Extravaganza on offer for families, all included in the price of your ticket. To celebrate the season, we’re running:

• An Easter Quest around the site

• An EGGxtra Special Easter Show in our theatre at 1pm and 3pm

Make sure to pre-book your family in for the Easter Show, as spaces are limited