Education & Learning

Facilities and Site Resources

Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park is a wonderfully diverse venue for learning. With a well-equipped visitor centre and classroom, the site is easy to use with well-made paths leading to a range of important wildlife habitats in a relatively small area. There are many educational opportunities at Oare Gunpowder Works.

For further information please email countryparks@swale.gov.uk

Un-assisted sessions

Schools can opt for an unsupervised visit, where you are free to take your class around the country park independently. Please complete your own risk assessment and be aware of the site health and safety issues. To help you with your visit why not take advantage of our School resources and species ID guides below, Click on the subject title to view the resource.

At key points throughout the site there are interpretation panels helping to interpret the site. Reflecting the unique blend of wildlife and history the boards include old photographs of buildings and comments about the wildlife present in the area.

Gunpowder Works - Board A Main Entrance A0 copy

Gunpowder Works - Board B A2

Gunpowder Works - Board C A2

Gunpowder Works - Board D A2

Gunpowder Works - Board E A2

Gunpowder Works - Board F A2

Gunpowder Works - Board G A2

Gunpowder Works - Board H A1

Gunpowder Works - Board J A2

Gunpowder Works - Board K A2

Gunpowder Works - Board L A2

Gunpowder Works - Board M A2