Venue Hire

Whether you're looking for a room or two, a whole building or landscape, the Gunpowder Mills has something for everyone.

Period spaces from the Georgian to the post war set in 170 acres of woodland, waterways and open space.

We welcome weekday corporate hires, bespoke events, tour groups and filming - large or small.

Additional offers include fun activities for children and families, railway and tractor trailer rides, exhibits, walks and talks.

The site is secured by a perimeter fence with controlled access, making it suitable for larger events and filming.

Please contact Events@royalgunpowdermills.com to make a plan.

  • Boiler House Café & Kitchen

    The Boiler House Café is large and spacious and ideal for corporate event hires. There is a fully fitted professional kitchen, which is also available for hire. With high ceilings and large windows, it is light and airy, and makes a picturesque setting for any event.

    Dimensions: 15m x 9.4m

    Capacity: 30

    Cost: £100 per hour; full day (8 hours, 10am - 6pm) for £600 (plus VAT)

    Mill on the Mead

    A new function space suitable for educational use and drinks and canape receptions.

    Capacity: Reception 120

    Cost: £2000 (plus VAT)

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    Theatre

    Our 100 seat Theatre is tiered with full AV and stage lighting. The seats have pull out writing tables. Capacity for 100 people including spaces for 4 wheelchairs. Break out spaces are available nearby. Accessible features include a lift, induction loop and accessible toilet.

    Stage Dimensions: 6.51m wide x 3.55m deep

    Capacity: 100

    Cost: £1500

    Spinks Gallery

    The Spinks Gallery is one of our buildings suitable for daytime celebrations, talks, presentations, filming, corporate hire and exhibitions. We have LED wall washer lighting, utility lighting (fluorescents) and spot lighting separately switchable for the stage, centre and bar area. The room is free to be set up however required, and has plenty of power sockets available to use.

    Dimensions: 21.6m x8.5m

    Capacity: 30

    Cost: £2000

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    Main Gallery Space

    An award-winning interactive exhibition which can be hired for educational use, receptions, and ‘nights at the museum’ style events, providing a space full of nooks and crannies, perfect for drinks and canape receptions.

    Capacity: Reception 120

    Cost: £2000 (plus VAT)

    Queen Meads

    Queen Meads is a large expanse of grass flanked by a tree-lined avenue and the historic Incorporating Mills. Can accommodate large audiences. Cinema, theatre, re-enactments, demonstrations, classic vehicle shows, corporate and private functions, exhibitions are some popular uses.

    Capacity: up to 7000

    Cost: £2000

  • Catering for meetings and reception events can be provided on request for an additional charge.

    Please get in touch with julia.ryan@royalgunpowdermills.com to discuss options.

    Gunpowder Mills does not have in-house catering but works with a selected list of excellent suppliers who can provide breakfast rolls and pastries, sandwich or buffet lunches, afternoon tea or a range of options for evening events. Contact us for more information.

  • Filming

    If you would like your event to be professionally filmed we have trusted partners who can offer this service. Further details available on request.

    Team Building Activities

    We offer a range of exciting and unique activities, including Rocket Making & Firing!

    Tours and Exhibits

    We can curate a bespoke programme for your team to enjoy options including a tractor trailer guided tour of our amazing site, a trip on our narrow gauge Gunpowder Railway, and/or guided visits to our Exhibition, Armoury, Rocket Vault and Grade 1 ‘Mill on the Mead’. To aid your planning, it’s a minimum 45 minutes for one option and up to 3.5 hours for the whole programme.

  • Fill out the form below or contact julia.ryan@royalgunpowdermills.com for your venue hire enquiries.

Booking Enquiry

Interested in hosting your event in our dynamic and memorable spaces? Fill out this form with details about your event and we’ll be in touch with you shortly.