Woolwich Works are delighted to take part in the National Trust's Heritage Open Day

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Woolwich Works are delighted to take part in the National Trust's Heritage Open Days.

Woolwich Works is an architectural award-winning, Grade II and II* listed heritage building date back over 300 years and have some amazing stories to tell!

Woolwich Works has welcomed King George III, housed a firework factory and a theatre, and even the Royal Artillery Band! Always evolving, the venue is now a multi-faceted event space at the heart of our community with a wide variety of programming including commercial hires, workshops, live music, dance, comedy, café, resident artistic companies, fun for families, and more!

Join Woolwich Works as in celebrating Heritage Open Day with a brimming programme of activity, for all ages, taking place across the building.

* All events on Heritage Open Day are FREE to attend, but advance booking is recommended as there may be limited availability.

Programme:

10am Guided Tour of Woolwich Works - Book Now

11am Artist Talk: Gary Drostle - Book Now

12 noon Guided Tour of Woolwich Works (Access All Areas) - Book Now

History Talk: The History of the Royal Arsenal - Book Now

3:30pm Guided Tour of Woolwich Works - Book Now

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  • Advance booking essential
  • Free Entry

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Heritage Open Day 2026

Type:Heritage Open Day

Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory, 11 No.1 Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6HD
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Opening Times

Guided Tour of Woolwich Works (20 Sept 2026)
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Sunday10:00 - 11:00
Artist Talk: Gary Drostle (20 Sept 2026)
DayTimes
Sunday11:00 - 12:00
Guided Tour of Woolwich Works (Access All Areas) (20 Sept 2026)
DayTimes
Sunday12:00 - 13:00
History Talk: The History of the Royal Arsenal (20 Sept 2026)
DayTimes
Sunday14:00 - 15:00
Guided Tour of Woolwich Works (20 Sept 2026)
DayTimes
Sunday15:30 - 16:30

* FREE Admission - Booking Essential -

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