The Gunpowder Walk – Discover Faversham's Explosive Past

Join us for a guided walk through over 350 years of gunpowder history in Faversham, once the centre of England's gunpowder industry.  The walk includes a visit to the historic Chart Mills, where you can learn how gunpowder was made and hear the dramatic story of the Great Explosion of 1916 and how it affected the town.
 
Departs from the Visitor Information Centre and takes approx 90minutes.
Prebook online or at the Visitor Information Centre
£5 adults, £3 children, no charge for Faversham Society members. 
  • Date : August 2, 2026
  • Time : 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm (Europe/London)
  • Venue : Visitor Information Centre

Tickets

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The Gunpowder Walk – Discover Faversham's Explosive Past