Victorian Christmas Weekends

Blists Hill Victorian Town


Join us this winter as the festive spirit returns to Blists Hill Victorian Town for our Victorian Christmas Weekends. 

Many of the Christmas traditions we know and love today have their roots in the Victorian era, and at Blists Hill Victorian Town we can bring the fun and joy of these traditions to life in an authentic setting for an extra special experience.

The town’s streets and buildings will be filled with traditional decorations, and festive music from a band and choir will ring out through the air. You'll be able to peruse the wares in the town’s stores and learn about Christmas past from our costumed demonstrators.

See our shire horses or enjoy live entertainment including a Punch & Judy show. 

Last-minute shoppers will be able to take advantage of the Christmas Emporium to buy unique gifts including delicious foods and local-made crafts. The perfect stocking-fillers!

There are plenty of options when it’s time for a break, including delicious Christmas menus for lunch in our cosy cafes or traditional fish and chips (cooked in beef dripping!) from the town’s fryer.  

Dates: 7 & 8 December, 14 & 15 December

Timings: From 10am until 4pm (entry time slots at 10am, 10:30am and 11am)

Location: Blists Hill Victorian Town

Event Tickets

ADULTS: £28, or £25.20 for PASS PLUS and Friends of IGMT

CHILDREN (5-16): £16 or £14.40 for PASS PLUS and Friends of IGMT

Free entry for under 5s. Carers can visit for free when with a full paying adult or child who they are caring for. Find out more.

This is a special event. Standard entry tickets (including PASS and PASS PLUS) do not apply for this event.

Parking: Event parking must be pre-booked. On-site car parking is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. £7 per car (including for PASS PLUS holders) or FREE to those with a Blue Badge (pre-booking still required). Off-site parking will be at Legges Way. £3 per car (including PASS PLUS holders) including shuttle bus to Blists Hill Victorian Town. See more details below. 

Saturday 7 December

Sunday 8 December

Saturday 14 December

Sunday 15 December

Christmas Grottos & Experiences

FINDING FATHER CHRISTMAS - MINE TRAIN

Go on a magical journey to find Father Christmas in his secret winter grotto.

Tickets: £30 per carriage, plus event ticket

Each carriage can accommodate up to 4 people.

Must book alongside event tickets. Every child will meet Father Christmas and receive a gift.

FATHER CHRISTMAS & THE ELVES WORKSHOP - SAWMILL

Discover the magic of Father Christmas' workshop in the build up to Christmas.

Tickets: £10 per child (includes gift), plus event ticket

Each child can be accompanied by up to 2 adults.

Must book alongside event tickets. Every child will meet Father Christmas and receive a gift.

FATHER CHRISTMAS GROTTO - ESTATE OFFICE

Meet the big man in red as he prepares for Christmas Day in this traditional grotto.

Tickets: £10 per child (includes gift), plus event ticket

Each child can be accompanied by up to 2 adults.

Must book alongside event tickets. Every child will meet Father Christmas and receive a gift.

FATHER CHRISTMAS HOUSE - DUKE OF SUTHERLAND

Join Father Christmas in his festive front room and find out how he and Mrs Claus likes to decorate for Christmas.

Tickets: £10 per child (includes gift), plus event ticket

Each child can be accompanied by up to 2 adults.

Must book alongside event tickets. Every child will meet Father Christmas and receive a gift.

ELF SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

Have you got what it takes to become a Christmas Elf? Find out this December in Elf School!

Timings: 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm

Location: The School House

Tickets: £3 per child, plus event ticket

Each child can be accompanied by up to 2 adults.

Must book alongside event tickets.

Please note, this 20-minute group experience is suitable for children aged 7+. You will not see Father Christmas during this experience.

Parking

Event parking must be pre-booked when booking event tickets. Free parking for PASS PLUS or Friends of IGMT does not apply for this event.

On-site car parking: Limited and available to pre-book on a first come, first served basis. £7 per car or FREE to those with a Blue Badge (pre-booking still required).

Off-site parking: Available at Legges Way (adjacent to Madeley Police Station). This parking must be pre-booked and is £3 per vehicle and includes a short bus journey to the event. 

We will send you a ticket, via Royal Mail, to display in your windscreen during the event. You must bring this ticket with you on the day of the  event, otherwise you may be refused entry.

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