# Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step into 170 acres where explosive history meets nature at this fully accessible family attraction, featuring fascinating exhibits about gunpowder production set within stunning riverside parkland. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/waltham-abbey/attractions/gunpowder-mills (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Gunpowder Mills Beaulieu Drive [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11810905298906019862&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Gunpowder Mills](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/101004365874457326136) **In short:** Gunpowder Mills is a park in Waltham Abbey, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 215 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Gunpowder Mills Step into 170 acres where explosive history meets nature at this fully accessible family attraction, featuring fascinating exhibits about gunpowder production set within stunning riverside parkland. ## What's nearby - Gunpowder Park Field Station next door - AbFabFit Club @ Gunpowder Field Station next door - Gunpowder parkrun 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Toilets Free Wifi Gift Shop Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Food Available Wheelchair Friendly Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** Closed **Thursday** Closed **Friday** Closed **Saturday** 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Dionne Godfrey](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100750202710356555656/reviews) ★★★★★ Really nice space to walk, dog friendly and fairly reasonably priced parking. Good place to go with children too with paths to ride a bike on and places to explore. It’s a shame some people didn’t pick up their dog mess. · via Google [Anita Reynolds](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100270873338741004392/reviews) ★★★★★ Avoid this lovely park as it now has Evoligy parking app which is rubbish. It took 20 minutes to download, set up and pay. The machine only accepts vouchers so you have to download and pay with the useless Evoligy app. No wonder the park was empty as no one wants to use the parking app. Such a shame that a lovely park doesn't get visitors because of Evoligy parking. · via Google [Mira D](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101953782022007971555/reviews) ★★★★★ A lovely park area, great for walking - families, children, buggies & disabled easily accessible. You can get lost for a day. Parking available 24 hour parking is £2 (March 2021), pay by £2 coin or call up. Toilets available & in good order. Coffee shop is open, serving nice hot drinks, some sweets, basic sandwiches. Lovely walk...we went around - took up to 2 hours, but if you had a picnic, much longer. Bring a picnic basket, a ball & have fun. Great for scooters & bikes. Easily accessible, you feel like in the middle of country. Recommend! · via Google [Joe S](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117085156516108310243/reviews) ★★★★★ No idea how i feel about the park as the frustration of the on site parking payment machine not working coupled with absolute migraine inducing attempts to use the Eveology parking app which doesn't work, crashes, restarts, search location, in a loop, I would never, never never never visit location again as to only avoid the parking. Horrendous, charge for parking yeh but surely use a provider that doesn't literally make visitors want to never come back (not just me someone else faffing with the machine, and the app said the same thing) · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x48762004bbcee1bb:0xfcb01a1c20b95e3b!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this park offers wide open spaces, well-surfaced paths for walking or biking, and is great for dogs and children. They also highlight the beautiful scenery, good toilets, and reasonably priced parking. Some reviews mention that paying for parking can be difficult. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.6759597%2C0.0020896) **Category** Sightseeing & Attractions **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (215 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 3+ **Suggested visit** 2-3 hours **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Waltham Abbey [More attractions in Waltham Abbey](https://staycation.co.uk/waltham-abbey/attractions) ★ 4.3 (215 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.gunpowdermills.com?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [07990513456](tel:07990513456) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Waltham Abbey **Postcode** EN9 1JY **Plus Code** 9F32M2G2+9R [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x48762004bbcee1bb:0xfcb01a1c20b95e3b!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48762004bbcee1bb:0xfcb01a1c20b95e3b!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48762004bbcee1bb:0xfcb01a1c20b95e3b!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Waltham Abbey Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Gunpowder Mills has both indoor and outdoor areas. ### What ages is Gunpowder Mills suitable for? Gunpowder Mills is best for ages 3+. ### Is Gunpowder Mills wheelchair accessible? Gunpowder Mills has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Gunpowder Mills? Yes: paid car park and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Gunpowder Mills? 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