Wat Tyler Country Park – Explosives Factory 2024
The Wat Tyler Project has transformed the park, with its legacy of historic buildings and fascinating wildlife, into a centre of excellence. Around 100 years ago, the Pitsea factory produced dynamite, gelignite and other explosives based on nitroglycerine for blasting rocks and mining. It also made nitroglycerine as an ingredient to be mixed with guncotton for producing cordite.
Contacts
Address: Pitsea Hall Lane Pitsea Basildon Essex SS16 4UH
- Telephone: 01268 208 090
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Park: 0900-1900, Visitor Centre: 1000-1600. Visit website for more details.
Travel
- By Rail: Pitsea / 0.5 miles
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
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