Natural landmarks · South East England
Oare Gunpowder Works
In or near Mockbeggar.
Oare Gunpowder Works — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Faversham · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Oare Gunpowder Works is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park is a heritage site and nature reserve where visitors can relax, enjoy wildlife, and explore historical gunpowder buildings. The park offers opportunities for volunteering, educational sessions, and events, all set in a tranquil environment with rich stories of its past.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Swale SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: The Swale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Oare Gunpowder Works is an industrial heritage site located in South-East England. It is known for its historical significance in gunpowder production. The site exemplifies the industrial landscape of the 19th century.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3248, 0.8716
- County
- Kent
- District
- Swale
- Parish
- Faversham
- Postcode
- ME13 7FF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Faversham — 2 km
- Official site
- www.gunpowderworks.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/551464500 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oare Gunpowder Works?
- Oare Gunpowder Works is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME13 7FF), in the parish of Faversham.
- What is Oare Gunpowder Works?
- Oare Gunpowder Works — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oare Gunpowder Works?
- The nearest railway station is Faversham, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME13 7FF.
- Is Oare Gunpowder Works a protected site?
- Yes — Oare Gunpowder Works is part of the The Swale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Oare Gunpowder Works free to visit?
- Yes, Oare Gunpowder Works is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oare Gunpowder Works?
- The nearest railway station is Faversham, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME13 7FF.