Chilworth Gunpowder Mills

About

Built over 300 years ago by the East India Company, Chilworth Gunpowder Mills was a thriving and successful gunpowder mill.

Now, the remains of this historic Surrey site are are owned by Guildford Borough Council, who have a duty of care to protect this designated monument.

Although a large majority of buildings were demolished in the 20th century, more than 100 key buildings still remain within this Surrey Hills site.

Chilworth Gunpowder Mills is one of the earliest examples of a gunpowder mill. In the first half of the 17th century, it was the sole legal producer of gunpowder in England to the King.

The Tillingbourne River runs along the northern boundary and the original gunpowder mills canal runs along the southern boundary.

Today, Chilworth Gunpowder Mills is a wonderful place to walk and enjoy wildlife and wonderful wild flowers in the spring.

In the hills above Chilworth, you can visit the beautiful St Martha-on-the-Hill church, which is the only church in Surrey on the historic Pilgrim’s Way, and the up-and-coming Chilworth Manor Vineyard, which opens to the public on set open days but is easily visible from the passing footpaths.  

Why not take explore more of this beautiful area on foot - take a self-guided walk around this location.