THE CENTRE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR WINTER MAINTAINANCE, REOPENING MARCH 2025.
The Heritage Centre is located in a former Royal Gunpowder Magazine, considered by Historic England to be the most outstanding example of a typically British type of magazine.
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 between 1763 and 1765 to house the UK's 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.
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.
Adult
Concession
Ages 60+
Children & Students
Ages 5 to 16 years or in full time education
NEWS
Discover history at Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre and out and about through special exhibits and engaging events.
We are looking for new and enthusiastic voluteers to help us with the upcoming refurbishment and ongoing plans for the Purfleet Heritage and Miltary Centre.
These plans will be discussed at the Annual General Meeting.
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Purfleet-on-Thames Heritage and Military Centre
24th November 2024, 11 am
During our refurbishment we are looking to run both Purfleet Heritage and Ghost Walks around the local area, which has many points of historical interest and a number of ghoulish and ghostly stories.
If you would like to know more about these please email paulhounsell64@outlook.com for more information.
Location:
Date
Purfloet Heritage and Military Centre
To be arranged
The Purfleet Military and Heritage Centre is closed from the 1st December 2024 for a the first part of a two year 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
Magazine No.5
Centurion Way
Purfleet-on-Thames
Essex RM19 1ZZ
OPENING HOURS
The Purfleet Military and Heritage Centre is closed from the 1st December 2024 for a the first part of a two year 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.
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CONTACT US
Please complete the form below to ask any questions, or to enquire about group visits.
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