Blists Hill Victorian Town

Blists Hill is an open-air museum, one of ten museums operated by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, built on a former industrial complex. It is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums. Enjoy a truly memorable day out at this recreated Victorian Town. An enjoyable way for all ages to discover more about Victorian life.

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

You should allow 2 - 4 hours for a visit to Blists Hill Victorian Town. The site covers an area of 52 acres and is mostly outdoors. You will need to be adequately dressed for the weather as well as for walking on unmade roads.

Schools

‘To experience is to understand’ has long been the philosophy that underpins our attitude towards education. Whilst always lots of fun, school visits offer learning experiences closely linked to the National Curriculum which is why Ironbridge is so well regarded by teachers and educational professionals and why it has four Sandford Heritage Education Awards for the quality of its educational provision.

The Ironbridge Gorge Museums welcome learners of all ages, from pre-school groups through primary and secondary students to academics and families.