Historic houses · London
Government Powder Magazine
In or near Swanscombe.
Government Powder Magazine — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Purfleet · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Government Powder Magazine is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
The Government Powder Magazine is a historic site located in a Grade 1 listed former Royal Gunpowder Magazine. Visitors can explore military artefacts and learn about the rich history of Purfleet, including guided tours and special events that highlight local heritage and military history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Inner Thames Marshes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Government Powder Magazine is a historic site located in London. It is designated as a Grade I listed building, reflecting its national significance and architectural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4844, 0.2293
- District
- Thurrock
- Parish
- Thurrock, unparished area
- Postcode
- RM19 1ZZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thurrock
- Phone
- +44 1708890874
- Nearest railway station
- Purfleet — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Tu,We-Su 10:00-15:00
- Official site
- purfleet-hmc.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528001 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Government Powder Magazine?
- Government Powder Magazine is in London, United Kingdom (postcode RM19 1ZZ), in the parish of Thurrock, unparished area.
- What is Government Powder Magazine?
- Government Powder Magazine — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Government Powder Magazine?
- The nearest railway station is Purfleet, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RM19 1ZZ.
- Is Government Powder Magazine a listed building?
- Government Powder Magazine is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Government Powder Magazine a protected site?
- Yes — Government Powder Magazine is part of the Inner Thames Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Government Powder Magazine?
- The nearest railway station is Purfleet, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RM19 1ZZ.