Fireworks FAQs
Getting Here
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Walking, cycling or public transport is strongly recommended to avoid traffic delays.
There is parking in Waltham Abbey town, but parking tickets in the Gunpowder Mills carpark have SOLD OUT.
By Rail: Trains to Waltham Cross , Theobalds Grove and Cheshunt connect to London stations or the north.
We are a 25 minute walk east from Waltham Cross station. You can take a bus from outside the station. Turn right out of the station, go under the road bridge, up the stairs, turn left and you will see the bus stop just ahead.
By Underground: Loughton station (central line) - Bus 66 towards Debden.
By Bus: Nearest bus stop is Highbridge Street Roundabout which is served by the following local buses: 14, 22, 22C, 66, 66A, 86, 211, 212, 251 or discover buses.
By Car: Waltham Abbey has a few public car parks a short walk away. The closest is Cornmill car park at EN9 1RB.
https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/parking-and-travel/car-parks/
There are also car parks at Quaker Lane, Derby Drive, by the Abbey Church and at the Abbey Gardens, there are at least 550 spaces in total across the public car parks.
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On site parking tickets have SOLD OUT. There will be no unbooked car park access on the day.
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Yes. Please speak to the stewards on arrival, who will direct you.
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You would need to pre-book any parking when you book your ticket and there will be a parking charge. There will be no access for cars that have not been booked in advance.
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No
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Last entry is 6:45pm. You may not be admitted if you are late.
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There is no re-entry except in exceptional circumstances. You may need to queue to re-enter and last entry is 6:45pm.
On the Day
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No, you can show it on your phone, but we reserve the right to ask for proof of identity to check that it is your ticket and not a copy.
We suggest loading your tickets up on your phone before you arrive to avoid delays at the ticket gate.
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No, our vendors will be accepting cash and card payments. Please bring both if you can to ensure easy and quick payment. There are no facilities to withdraw cash on site.
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We are delighted to welcome back Explosives FX. They have worked on the Sydney Harbour Fireworks and are experts in SFX for film and television.
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Please see our map with details of activities and timings here.
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Yes, there will be a choice of vendors for hot food and drinks, including a licensed bar.
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Yes, please ask in our cafe building and we will be happy to refill reusable water bottles.
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The main event area is open air and the event will take place even if it rains, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
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Some of the area open to the public is hard standing. A lot of the standing space to watch the fireworks is grass and may be wet or muddy, so wellies or walking boots are advisable.
Accessibility, Health, Safety & Security
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The Gunpowder Mills is accessible to wheelchairs and buggies with level access/slopes to most buildings and accessible toilets.
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All ages are welcome. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Please speak with one of our stewards or security if you see anything suspicious. We are looking forward to a friendly and safe family event. We reserve the right to refuse entry to or remove people behaviour could reasonably be considered to pose a risk to health and safety, affect the enjoyment of other visitors or the running of the event, cause damage or interfere with property, be illegal, lead to a breach of any licensing conditions or of our general rules and regulations for the event.
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The fireworks display will include flashing lights and loud bangs.
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Yes
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Yes, but no drones are allowed. Please be considerate of the view of those standing near you if you use your phone during the display.
Please note that we will be photographing the event for marketing and promotional purposes.
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Yes, we have an indoor quiet area available for families to come and enjoy a quieter environment during the event.
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Unfortunately, due to the scale of the event we are not able to provide ear defenders to all who may need them. We strongly advise that people bring their own.
What can I bring?
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Sorry, NO food or alcohol can brought onto site. Please note that there will be a choice of hot food and drinks, including a licensed bar. Our security stewards will be conducting bag searches.
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Yes. No cloakroom is provided, only WCs.
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Yes. You will have to carry it and we are not responsible for any loss. Please be mindful that you are not in the way of other people and that your chair is not a trip hazard.
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Sorry, no dogs are allowed on site.
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Yes
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No. Fireworks, sparklers, laser pointers and so on are not permitted on site, apart from the official display. We reserve the right to check bags and to confiscate fireworks and sparklers.
Other concerns
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No refunds. If we have to cancel the event due to extreme weather or unforeseen circumstances, we would aim to reschedule the event and existing tickets would be valid for the new date.
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Please email info@gunpowdermills.com in advance or speak to one of our stewards or security on the day.
