The Alfa Romeo Owners Club presents Southern Alfa Day 20243, this year being held at The Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey.

Entry to this event is by advance ticket only. Please do not turn up without a ticket as there will be no facility to pay on the gate.

The Royal Gunpowder Mills is a former industrial site in Waltham Abbey. It was one of three Royal Gunpowder Mills in the country (the others being at Ballincollig and Faversham). Waltham Abbey is the only site to have survived virtually intact.

The Mills were in operation for over 300 years. Starting in the mid-1850s the site became involved in the development of revolutionary nitro-based explosives and propellants known as "smokeless powder". The site grew in size, and black powder became less important.
Shortly after the Second World War it became solely a Defence Research Establishment – firstly the Explosives Research and Development Establishment, then the Propellants, Explosives and Rocket Motor Establishment Waltham Abbey; and finally the Royal Armament Research and Development Establishment Waltham Abbey.

The Mills are an Anchor Point of the European Route of Industrial Heritage, set in 175 acres (0.71 km2) of parkland and containing 21 buildings of major historical importance.

Today, there are tractor/trailer tours of the site, wildlife, and exhibition rooms including the armoury. It is a fascinating look back at the history of this relatively unknown treasure.

Non members are welcome to join us, but you MUST arrive in an Alfa Romeo.

Unfortunately dogs and other pets are not allowed on site.