We offer Group visits to the Heritage Centre, and can tailor these to the audience based on age, expertise and specific interest. We are recognised as a Dementia Friendly venue by the Alzheimers Society.
School visits are welcome, and we have much to offer regarding British and local history which fit the Curriculum for Key Stages 2 and 3. Where possible we offer the opportunity for hands on experiences with historical artefacts.
Our most popular walks explore the local ghosts and folklore, and the town's links to Dracula. Would you like the opportunity to stand in Dracula's front garden or learn how to avoid the lantern men?
Details of upcoming walks are below, or, if you have sufficient numbers, can be pre-booked for other dates. Contact us to sign up.
We offer guided tours of the Heritage and Military Centre for adult groups. These include a beverage and biscuits and a 60 to 90 minute guided tour of the exhibits by our experts and an exploration of the outside of the Magazine. The minimum group size is 10, maximum 30.
£5 per person
For schools we offer a tailored visit to the Heritage and Military Centre to either see the whole exhibition or to explore a particular part of the history curriculum with hands on access to historical artefacts. The maximum group size is one class group (around 30).
£3 per pupil
We offer guided tours of the Heritage and Military Centre for young persons groups. These include a 60 to 90 minute guided tour of the exhibits by our experts including hands on experience with some of our artefacts. The minimum group size is 10, maximum 30.
£3 per person
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Purfleet's Powder: The Story of the Royal Magazines
Step inside Britain’s explosive history. Housed within the remarkably preserved No. 5 Magazine—originally built in 1763—this guided tour focuses on Purfleet’s vital eighteenth-century role as a major hub for the testing and storage of royal gunpowder. Discover the fascinating engineering secrets built right into the fabric of the building to prevent catastrophic blasts, explore how the site supplied the military through major global conflicts, and retrace the daily lives of the workers who handled the nation's most dangerous cargo.
The Purfleet Heritage & Military Tour
Explore a treasure trove of local and military history. While our building began as a Georgian gunpowder store, it now safeguards centuries of incredible stories from our community and the armed forces. This comprehensive tour takes you through our extensive collections, including a dedicated look at the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, local wartime civilian life, and regional heritage. From extraordinary local heroes to fascinating social history artifacts, this tour offers a complete look at the deep heritage that shaped Purfleet and the Thames estuary.
Paul and his team took it in turns to give tell us the history of Purfleet, the museum... and the artefacts.
We all agreed it was a thoroughly enjoyable day.
Clive, St. Albans U3A
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