Purfleet-on-Thames Heritage & Military Centre
Purfleet-on-Thames Heritage & Military Centre

Explore History at the Purfleet Heritage & Military Centre!

Special Exhibition: D-Day 80th Anniversary

Discover History at the Purfleet-on-Thames Heritage & Military Centre

Explore exhibits, engage in guided tours, and attend special events showcasing local history and military heritage.

Visit Magazine No.5

The historic Grade 1 listed building is history in itself, built in 1763 to house the UKs gunpowder reserve.

Learn about Purfleet

We tell the rich history of Purfleet-on-Thames from Tudor times to today.

Did you know it was a tourist venue in Victorian times?

Military History

With displays on the Royal Navy, Army and RAF from the 18th century to modern times and the story of the Purfleet Garrison and rifle range.

We welcome Groups

We cater for schools, cubs, scouts, cadets and adult groups with a number of guided options available. Contact us for details.

Prices

At the moment we can only accept cash, apologies for any inconvenience.

Carers and children 4 and under are free of charge.

Assistance dogs only please.

Group visits are welcome, please contact us for details.

£5

Adult




£4

Concession

Ages 60+




£2.50

Children & Students

Ages 5 to 16 years or in full time education



NEWS

Events and exhibitions at the Heritage Centre

Discover history at Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre and out and about through special exhibits and engaging events.

Remembrance Day Service

Our Annual Remembrance Service will take place on Sunday 3rd November.
Meet at the Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre at 10am, leaving at 10.35am for a service at St Stephen's Church

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Date

Purfloet Heritage and Military Centre

3rd November, 10am

Halloween Walk and Games Evening

See the poster for details of this event.

Entry £2.50 with all proceeds going to the upkeep of the Purfleet-on-Thames Heritage and Military Centre.

Contact Paul via email at paulhounsell64@outlook.com to book your place.

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Date

Purfleet-on-Thames Heritage and Military Centre

31st October, 6pm

Centre Closing for Winter Maintenance

The Purfleet Military and Heritage Centre will be closing from the 1st December 2024 for a major refurbishment. We hope to reopen on the 2nd March 2025.

The team will be available for outside presentations throughout this period, and pre arranged group visits may also be possible. Please contact us via the form below.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Visit Purfleet-on-Thames Heritage & Military Centre

Magazine No.5
Centurion Way
Purfleet-on-Thames
Essex  RM19 1ZZ


OPENING HOURS

Sunday
10:00 - 15:00
Monday - Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday - Thursday
10:00 - 15:00
Friday - Saturday
Closed

Also open on Bank Holiday Mondays

10:00 - 15:00

Free Car Park during opening hours

All dates are subject to change at short notice

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CONTACT US

Any questions?

Please complete the form below to ask any questions, or to enquire about group visits.

 
 
 
 
 

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