Things to do in Waltham Abbey

Weekend Open Day

Join us for a day of history, heritage and fun-filled family activities at Royal Gunpowder Mills.2026 marks a very special year for us as we celebrate 25 years…

Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey

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Conker Crafts - Under 5s Nature Play Session

Under 5s Nature Play SessionsThis Session's Theme: Conker CraftsJoin us for afree nature play session designed especially for children under 5 and their grown-u…

Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey

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Autumn Crowns - Under 5s Nature Play Session

Under 5s Nature Play SessionsThis Session's Theme: Autumn CrownsJoin us for afree nature play session designed especially for children under 5 and their grown-u…

Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey

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Quiz night at the museum!

Back by popular demand! Our next Museum Quiz is on Friday 18th September from 7pm - 9:30pm.

Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey

Sleepy Hedgehogs - Under 5s Nature Play Session

Under 5s Nature Play SessionsThis Session's Theme: Sleepy HedgehogsJoin us for afree nature play session designed especially for children under 5 and their grow…

Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey

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Walking Tour

Join us for a fascinating journey through our unique industrial heritage site. Explore the grounds of the historic Gunpowder Mills as our knowledgeable guides t…

Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey

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Essex Cider tasting with Brick Lock Orchard!

Join Brick Lock Orchard at the museum for an informal tasting of their Essex cider, made on their small holding in Roydon!

Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey

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Triumph - Michael Jackson Tribute

Triumph is a premier international Michael Jackson tribute show featuring live vocals, iconic dance routines, and authentic costumes, celebrated worldwide for i…

Waltham Abbey Town Hall, Waltham Abbey

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Talk: Witchcraft and Witch Trials in 16th and 17th Century Essex

Join Professor Alison Rowlands, University of Essex, for an illustrated talk exploring witchcraft accusations and witch trials in Tudor and Stuart Essex, includ…

Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey

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Wedding Showcase

Would you like to get married at the amazing Gunpowder Mills?We're holding a Wedding Showcase on Thursday 8th October, 5-9pm and you're invited!Please register…

Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey

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Talk: thelstan first Anglo-Saxon King

Join us for a talk with David Woodman, Prof of Medieval History at the University of Cambridge on thelstan first Anglo-Saxon King.Explore the history behind the…

Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey

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Home Leaner session: Bayeux Tapestry live stream from the British Museum!

Wednesday 14 October 2026 10:00 - 12:00 For 7 - 14 year oldsCome and witness one of the most incredible pieces of Anglo-Saxon history!

Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey

Send Friendly Family Craft Saturdays: Paint A Flower!

Join us for a SEND friendly family craft morning! Create your own beautiful spring flower inspired by the season!

Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey

Send Friendly Family Craft Saturdays: Fun With Clay!

Join us for a SEND friendly family craft morning! Create your own beautiful clay creation inspired by the season!

Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey

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Play: King Harold's Mother

Join us for an evening of theatre, about Gytha Thorkelsdttir, a small talk will take place prior to the play.

Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey

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Drop in Crafts: Halloween Paper Lantern

Join us to create a Halloween paper lantern decoration to spookify your home!

Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey

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Art Workshop: Pom pom spiders

Art Workshop Wednesday 28 October 11am - 12pm 5 per child, ages 7+ and their adult Join us to create your own pom poms and turn them into spooky spiders!

Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey

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Monster Sitter: Storytelling event

Monster Sitter: Storytelling event Wednesday 28 October 2-3:30pm 5 per child, 0-7s and their adults Join us for an interactive reading by local author Craig McC…

Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey

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Monster Museum: A spooky after hours event!

Monster Museum: A Spooky after hours event! Thursday 29 October 4:30pm - 6:30pm 7 per child, 3 per adult, for ages 5+ Explore the museum after dark!

Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey

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Drop in Craft: Mexican Gods'eyes and Spider webs!

Saturday 31 October Drop in anytime between 10:30am - 3:30pm 3.50 per child, ages 2+ (there will be a sensory place space for 0-2s!) Join us to create a Mexican…

Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey

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Adult Art Workshop: Block print your Christmas cards!

Ever wanted to make your own Christmas cards but not sure where to start? Join us to explore local artist Walter Spradbery's block printed Christmas cards and b…

Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey

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Adult Creative Workshop: Make a foliage wreath!

Fancy making a stylish foliage wreath? Join us at our wreath making workshop! We will show you how!

Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey

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The Gifts of Christmas a concert for choir and brass

Programme to include: G Gabrieli Hodie Christus natus est (choir, brass and organ) Bruckner Ecce sacerdos (choir, brass and organ) Roderick Elms Three Baroque C…

Waltham Abbey Church, Waltham Abbey

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Frozen Fairytale Ball 2026

What's included: Christmas Party with your favourites - The Ice Queen, The Ice Sister, The Rose Princess, The Sleeping Princess, & The Fairest Princess An appea…

Waltham Abbey Town Hall, Waltham Abbey

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International Living History Festival 2027

In conjunction with our partners Ratcliffe's Heritage Events we are excited to host the International Living History Festival for a second year in its new home…

Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey

International Living History Festival 2027 - Saturday

In conjunction with our partners Ratcliffe's Heritage Events we are excited to host the International Living History Festival for a second year in its new home…

Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey

International Living History Festival 2027 - Sunday

In conjunction with our partners Ratcliffe's Heritage Events we are excited to host the International Living History Festival for a second year in its new home…

Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey