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Royal Gunpowder Mills Kids Summer Open Day
Royal Gunpowder Mills
Wed 6th August 2025
10.30am - 3.30pm
Join us for a fun-packed day of activities and exploration to start your Summer Holidays.
Tickets £12 Children, £5 Adults and Under 3s Free. It's a great day our for the whole family.
What's On Offer?
Explore Our Exhibitions - Discover three unique displays, each offering something different to explore:
Hop Aboard One of Our Railways- Take a ride and experience the charm of our miniature and gunpowder railway-always visitor favourites!
Get Creative with Drop-In Activities
Please note that activities may change weekly, depending on supplies and popularity. We'll run a combination of:
⭐ Nature-inspired crafts and painting
⭐ Rocket making and launching
⭐ Slime making
⭐ Tie-dye t-shirt making - We ask that you please bring your own plain white t-shirt to take part!
⭐ Let off some steam in our adventure playground
Please check the activity schedule on arrival-activities run at set times throughout the day.
There's something for everyone-come curious, leave inspired!
Our cafe open for coffee, tea and more treats. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy in our green spaces.
