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Half Term Horrors at Royal Gunpowder Mills - 14th to 22nd Feb 2015
| Author: Lance Bourne, Royal Gunpowder Mills | Published: 23rd January 2015 19:08 |
Explosive and repulsive experiments in the Mad Lab
This February half term, why not take the kids to the Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JY and join Professor Nitrate and his team as they create all sorts of mess and mayhem in the Mad Lab - all in the name of science of course!
We'll be exploring some rather repulsive experiments, diseases and cures from both the past and present. The Lab Rats will be on hand to help all you little horrors get stuck in with our really revolting activities and workshops, from snot to fart making this could get quite disgusting!
Turn yourself into a living science experiment with gruesome face painting and hat making to expose your brain!
With the cold weather in mind almost all the activities will be indoors; however, for you hardy lot that are keen to build and launch rockets we won't stop you, though please note this will be the only outdoor activity available from the Test Range (weather permitting). Also test your shooting skills at the indoor Nerf range located in the ‘Tower Gaol' where we keep all our other mad scientists locked up.
Events Schedule 2015
Explosive Easter: 28 March - 12 April
Easter Good Friday and Saturday Easter Egg Hunts: 3 - 4 April
Easter Sunday and Monday Pyrotechnic Explosions: 5 - 6 April
VE Celebration Event: Bank Holiday 2 - 4 May
Heritage Steam Day: 17 May
Spy Kids Half Term: 23 - 31 May
Wild West Weekend: Bank Holiday 23 - 25 May
Railway Weekend: TBC
Arts & Science Festival: Summer Holidays 23 July - 31 August
Big Bang Weekend: Bank Holiday 29 - 31 August
Fayre Times Festival: 19 - 20 September
Spooky Secret Island: 24 October - 1 November
Guy Fawkes Festival & Fireworks: 7 - 8 November
Set in 170 acres of natural parkland, the Royal Gunpowder Mills mixes fascinating secret history, exciting science and beautiful surroundings to produce a different day out for all the family. Take a trip in the land-train or military truck to discover more about this secret island (additional cost, remember to book on arrival to avoid disappointment as popular activity). Visitors can trace the history of explosives in a stunning audio-visual show, uncover the truth behind the infamous Gunpowder Plot, come face to face with some real space rockets and get to grips with more than 200 firearms ranging from rocket launchers to machine guns in the fascinating Armoury.
Free car park, cafe and shop on site. Open from April to September plus every day of the school holidays and selected weekends, please see their website for details. School and private trips by appointment. The auditorium and conference rooms are available for private and business hire.
Remember to order online in advance to get 10% off tickets: Buy Online E-tickets
Whatever the weather you can be assured of a memorable and fun family day out at Royal Gunpowder Mills!
For more information please call 01992 707370 or see their website: Royal Gunpowder Mills
Discover Explore
To add to an exciting day out why not log on to Discover Explore website and enjoy their exploration games at Myddelton House Gardens, Waltham Abbey Gardens and Royal Gunpowder Mills. Complete daredevil missions, reveal hidden stories and win super duper badges. The perfect exploration game for families and young children, Discover Explore!
Find out more at the Discover Explore website
Photographs above taken in the Mad Lab by kind permission of Royal Gunpowder Mills
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