Join in with Bright Sparks, our development sessions for babies where we fill the room with resources designed to encourage all your baby's senses through play.
This free exhibition explores the science of iron, taking visitors on a journey from iron's origins in space billions of years ago to its use by humankind.
Join us in Enginuity to design your own teddy bear!
Create your own tile at these unique workshops with Craven Dunnill Jackfield Ltd using the traditional process of tubelining.
We're bringing the Victorian seaside back to Blists Hill Victorian Town for a second year!
Create a magical animal (real or imagined) from air dry clay this summer at Coalport China Museum.
Make your own Space Jitter Critter in this summer workshop at Enginuity!
For one day only entry to Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron will be free as it hosts a special day-long event as part of the national Festival of Archaeology.
Visit Jackfield Tile Museum this summer to create your own tile out of biscuits in this drop-in activity. The best bit? You can eat it afterwards!
For one night only, the Furnace Kitchen is welcoming the delectable Taste Of Italy to Coalbrookdale.
Meet members of Wolverhampton Astronomical Society in our temporary exhibition, From Stars to Cells: The Life of Iron, before seeing up close modern telescopes and learning how they work.
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Industrial Revolution as the streets of Blists Hill Victorian Town are brought to life by a variety of visiting Steam Engines.
Make your own Space Rocket and see how far it will fly in this summer activity at Enginuity!
Discover the history of quilting, its Quaker connections and how a national charity is continuing the tradition of co-operative sewing.
This unique opportunity will give participants the chance to experience the life of a Victorian Printer at Blists Hill Victorian Town.
Enjoy free access to all our Coalbrookdale sites for one weekend alongside a jam-packed itinerary of special events and activities for all ages.
How did Victorian women deal with their periods? Find out the answer and more as we delve into the fascinating and eye-opening story of women's health in the Victorian Era.
A talk by Richard Williams, noted historian and metallurgist, which will shed light on the early work of the first Darby in the Dale.
Join us for the return of our popular Coalbrookdale Beer Festival.
This exciting new experience at Coalport China Museum is your opportunity to have a go at Raku Firing, a traditional Japanese ceramic technique.
This unique opportunity will give participants the chance to experience the life of a Victorian Blacksmith at Blists Hill Victorian Town.
Make your own Green Man, an ancient symbol of growth and rebirth, in this ceramic workshop at Coalport China Museum.
Try your hand at Swedish-style egg tempera painting, also known as Bonadsmålning, with Shropshire artist and illustrator Katy Alston.
A talk by Alun Morgan, former Humanities Advisor for Shropshire.
Save the date! Join us at Blists Hill this Halloween for a spine-tingling spooky evening full of Victorian horrors, hauntings and nightmarish goings-on.
At this drop-in event, kids will be able to conjure up spooktacular clay creations to hold their imaginary potions and spells.
Uncover the chilling truths and historical horrors hidden behind the seemingly sweet verses of nursery rhymes.
From tiled tombstones to bone china caskets, this talk explores the significant role that ceramics have played in our mourning rituals and memorials for over two centuries.
Are you a believer or a sceptic? Join us for a talk that unravels the Victorians' fascination with ghosts, the supernatural and contacting the other side.
Discover how stories of witchcraft and folklore shaped communities and provided answers for life’s mysteries and tragedies.
Save the date! Fireworks Night returns to Blists Hill Victorian Town on Saturday 2 November.
A talk by David de Haan, world expert on the Iron Bridge, who will address some of the myths surrounding it.
Discover the wonders of the universe at this spectacular stargazing experience.
A talk by Collections Curator Kate Cadman who will chronicle the history of tea drinking.
A fabulously festive workshop where attendees will create some beautiful ceramic decorations which are perfect for gifting or home decoration.
Save the date! Step back to a Victorian Christmas this festive season. Enjoy traditional entertainment, buy festive food and meet Father Christmas.
Save the date! Wrap up warm and gather your friends to explore our festive Victorian Town at night.