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Low Moor Munitions Explosion Walk

Victoria Park Oakenshaw, Cleckheaton Road, Low Moor, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 7AT

  • 20 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

In 1916 there was a huge explosion at the Low Moor Munitions Factory which manufactured picric acid and 40 people, including 6 firemen were killed. The site is now under landfill. The walk visits places affected.

On Monday 21st August 1916 there was a huge explosion at the Low Moor Munitions Factory.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:
10.30am

Location & directions

Victoria Park Oakenshaw, Cleckheaton Road, Low Moor, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 7AT

Directions:
There is a small car park. The turning is almost opposite Furnace Road. If coming by train to Low Moor Station there is an exit into the park from platform 2. Turn right and then left into the park. Please meet in the car park but there is an opportunity prior to the walk to look at old maps in the nearby bowling hut.
Contact on day:
Geoff and Mary Twentyman
Telephone number:
+441274673274

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is one short climb up a rough track and some walking on uneven paths.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
30
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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