Set sail for the Gunpowder Mills for a swashbuckling family day out full of pirate tales, treasure hunts and seaside adventure!
Join us for Pirate Adventure Weekend, where you’ll meet real pirate reenactors, follow a treasure hunt, enjoy live entertainment and discover pirate-themed activities for all ages.
Located on the Essex, Hertfordshire and Greater London border, the Gunpowder Mills is the perfect destination for a family day out during the summer holidays.
What’s happening at Pirate Adventure Weekend?
Prepare to join the pirate crew for a day of adventure, entertainment and treasure hunting!
🏴☠️ Bury the Booty Treasure Hunt
Follow the clues and search for hidden treasure in this pirate adventure designed especially for younger explorers.
🎨 Paint a Pirate Adventure
Get creative and make your own pirate scene to take home.
🏴☠️ Meet The Sheppey Pirates
Step into the world of real pirate reenactors and hear tales from the high seas.
🎶 Sea shanties with The Hoy Shantymen
Sing along to traditional songs of the sea and join in the pirate spirit.
⚔️ Red Phoenix Productions pirate performance
Enjoy a fun pirate play specially created for children.
🚢 Giant pirate ship inflatable
Perfect for younger pirates looking to burn off some energy.
🗣️ Learn how to talk like a pirate
Master your pirate voice and join the crew!
…and much more!
Don’t forget to dress up as your favourite pirate if you dare! 🏴☠️
🎟️ Tickets & Annual Pass
Tickets:
🏴☠️ Adults: £15
⚓ Children: £10
Pirate Adventure Weekend is also included with a 2026 Annual Pass — pay once and return free all year!
Book your tickets now and set sail for a swashbuckling family adventure.
Important information
⚠️ Please note: Our pirate reenactors will be demonstrating historical weapons, which may include loud bangs. These demonstrations will be clearly marked on the event programme, and quieter areas will be available away from the noise.
⏰ Last entry: 2.45pm
Free parking is available in our visitor car park and is allocated on a first come, first served basis.
If the visitor car park is full, please use the nearby pay and display car parks at Cornmill or Quaker Lane.