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ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS, Saltpetre House

Beaulieu Dr, Waltham Abbey, UK, EN9 1JY -

Up to
50 guests
Offers
catering
External Catering
allowed

About Venue

A unique conference venue set in listed buildings in stunning and unusual grounds. Free onsite parking for 150 to 200 cars and within easy reach of the A10, M25 and railway services.

We have two larger spaces seating approx 100 each, several spaces for smaller hires and a 96-seat cinema/ with pull-out writing boards and flexible audio-visual facilities which can be tailored to your requirements.

Extensive outdoor space is available.

Walking or tractor tours of the 170-acre site and trips on our replica railway can be incorporated into your day to make your event memorable.

Prices are from £250 per day for a smaller space to £500 per day for larger spaces.

To find out more please visit: https://www.royalgunpowdermills.com or mail to: [email protected]

The Saltpetre House is an architecturally unusual venue for meetings built in 1787. The Saltpetre House is approximately 8m x 6m and will accommodate around 30 people seated or 50 standing.

This room can be used for meetings and/or buffet lunches and can be used in conjunction with the Lecture Theatre. Good natural light and blackouts.

On request, we can supply internet access and equipment such as Overhead or Digital Projector and Screen. The room adjoins the main visitor building housing the lecture/film theatre, the main exhibition and toilets.

The room is equipped with an Induction Loop System for use with Hearing Aids. The room has good wheelchair access. Accessible toilets on the Main Exhibition ground floor.

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 50

Theatre

up to 30

Boardroom

up to 20

Classroom

up to 25

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Facilities & Amenities

Disabled access

Heating

Natural light

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Table / chairs included

Space Rules

Cancellation policy

90% refundable 7 days before the event

Location

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Reviews

Pietro D'Silva (condor)
June 2025
Had a wonderful sun soaked day here. The staff (all volunteers) know their stuff and are very friendly and knowledgable. It's a lovely quiet place, saw deer roaming and an absolutely massive Heron whilst on the truck ride round the grounds. Well worth a visit and the kids get to make and fire rockets!
Kathy Luton
July 2025
A amazing day thanks to the staff of volunteers. The armoury well what can I say the best collection I’ve ever seen. The guy that explained about the collection was so informative. The woodlands the building and how it was all explained made this a very pleasant experience. Thank you to all the staff for your enthusiasm
Stephen Riley
June 2025
I’ve just been on the Royal Gunpowder Mills walking tour. What a great experience. The history at Waltham Abbey is fascinating, and was brought to life by the knowledgeable volunteers/guides. We were a small group of 8, so plenty of opportunities to ask as many questions as we liked. The tour allowed access to many of the buildings and structures that you only see from afar on the tractor tour. For anyone with an interest in military history, explosives, or industrial architecture l’d highly recommend this tour. Many thanks to the guides for giving us their time.