Blists Hill Victorian Town
Experience life as it was over 100 years ago through the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a recreated Victorian Town. Victorian characters will give you a fascinating insight into Victorian life as they go about their daily lives in their cottages, shops and places of work.
• Exchange your money at the Bank into pounds, shillings and pence
• Try some of our traditionally cooked fish and chips or delicious bread from the bakery
• Find out about curious remedies in the Victorian Pharmacy
• Admire the products on sale in the Grocers and the General Drapers and Outfitter
• Choose from a range of ‘old favourites’ in the sweetshop
• Have fun at the Victorian Fairground during the Summer season
• Take a look inside Victorian cottages and discover what life was like for a Victorian housewife
• Dress up in Victorian costume to have an unforgettable portrait taken at the photographers
• Meet the animals and enjoy a journey around the town on a horse and cart
• Witness traditional skills in action at the printers, candle makers and decorative plasterers
• Explore original industrial monuments such as the Hay Inclined Plane and Blast Furnaces.
Venue Type:
Museum, Industrial heritage site
The entire collection of this museum is a Designated Collection of national importance.
Collection details
Social History, Science and Technology, Medicine, Land Transport, Costume and Textiles, Archives
Key artists and exhibits
- Designated Collection
Ghostly Gaslight
- 29 October 2016 6-9pm
Come dressed up in your scariest costume and watch out for the Marshmallow Man looming over the darkened streets. See the 23ft replica of the iconic Ghostbusters Miller Meteor Cadillac car, with its four bars of emergency flashing lights and impressive sound-system. Have a selfie taken with Ghostbuster characters complete with boiler suits and Proton Back Packs.
Which spooky character will you meet next - will it be the wicked wizard casting spells, the local carpenter seeking victims to nail in his coffin, ghostly apparitions in the cottages’ windows or zombies looking for brains. One of the many highlights of the night will be a firework show, along with pyrotechnic displays around the Town that will create scary scenes.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 11-13
- 14-15
- 16-17
- 18+
- Any age
Admission
Ticket Prices
Adult & 60+ - £9.95
Child (aged 3-15) - £6.75
Child (aged 0-2) - FREE
Family (2+2) - £31.00
Tickets available in advance of the event only at www.ironbridge.org.uk or any of the Museum shops.
Website
Victorian School Session (KS1-2)
Booking a school sesion gives your KS1-2 class the opportunity to be taught for half a day in an authentic Victorian school. Either
- teach your class yourself with our detailed support pack Easter - October or
- let an experienced member of our staff do the teaching October- April.
Your class will experience lessons in the 3Rs as well as an object lesson, writing on slate and drill. Costumes for all children and two members of staff are provided. Maximum 35 children Split groups possible Duration 2hrs
How to obtain
Contact Education officer 01952 601017
email education@ironbridge.org.uk
Education discount available Self taught entry + £70 Museum taught £7 per child (includes entry)
Free preliminary visits available
Getting there
The Ironbridge Gorge is on the River Severn, 5 miles (8km) south of Telford town centre in Shropshire. Take junction 4 or junction 6 off the M54. Follow brown and white signs to Ironbridge Gorge.
For Blists Hill Victorian Town follow signs for Blists Hill Museums.
Blists Hill Victorian Town
Legges Way
Madeley
Telford
Shropshire
TF7 5DU
England
Website
www.ironbridge.org.uk/our_attractions/blists_hill_victorian_town/
Visitor Information Centre
Telephone
Visitor Information Centre
01952 433 424
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