Blists Hill Victorian Town
Rocket yourself back to the age of steam and see life more than 100 years ago at our open-air museum!
The outdoor spaces, front of house shop, Victorian market and traditional shops are now open on Saturdays & Sundays, 10am-5pm. Other buildings within the Town will reopen from 19 May.
Enjoy a fun family day out at this recreated Victorian Town. You can discover more about Victorian life as you meet the 'Victorian' townsfolk.
No cars. No TV. Just tons of fun!
Welcome to the age of Queen Victoria. Here you’ll experience what life was like when Britain ruled the world. Meet some (almost) real Victorians in their authentic shops and cottages, buy curious goods from a bygone era and watch tradespeople in action in their atmospheric workshops and factories.
As work continues to create our exciting outdoor adventure play area some areas of the site might not be accessible to visitors during the month of June. This includes the canal walk and wooded area, the Squatter’s Cottage, Tollhouse and church. The remainder of the site including a further 50+ exhibits remain open as usual.
Visitor information
The following facilities and rules apply at this attraction:
AMAZING DEMONSTRATIONS
- Visit the Bank and find out about Pounds, Shillings and Pence
- Check out the weird Victorian remedies at the Pharmacy
- Discover why you wouldn't want to be caught with green candles at home
- Watch the Foundrymen pouring molten iron most Wednesdays
FUN GAMES & AMUSEMENTS
We can now accept contactless payment at the Fairground
- Ride the old-fashioned fairground or play games of skill
- Try your luck on the Coconut Shy
- Snap a selfie - this is the perfect backdrop for your #changeyourscene photo
GO ON... TREAT YOURSELF!
You'll not go hungry at Blists Hill Victorian Town
- Enjoy a bag of Fish and Chips cooked the traditional way in beef dripping
- Bag a sweet (or two) from our 19th Century selection
- Grab a takeaway from one of our eating places
Activities vary from day to day and some carry additional charges. For more details contact us on 01952 433 424.
Opening times
| Dates | Opening times |
|---|---|
| 17th May – 18th Jul 2021 | Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm |
| 19th Jul – 31st Aug 2021 | Monday to Sunday, 10am-6pm |
See our opening times page for other attraction times.
Directions
The postcode for Blists Hill Victorian Town is TF7 5UD
See our directions page for further details.
Annual Passports
We only sell Annual Passport tickets online.
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Family (1 Adult + up to 4 children) | £47.00 |
| Family Annual Pass (2 Adults + up to 4 children) | £76.00 |
| Adult | £29.00 |
| Child/Student | £19.00 |
Or see our single attraction tickets.
Individual Site Ticket Prices
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £20.00 |
| 60+ | £20.00 |
| Child | £13.00 |
Or see our passport tickets.
Blists Hill Victorian Town is our largest attraction, and we recommend you allow at least 3 hours to see everything. You can pick up a free attraction map on the day, or download it to help you plan your trip before you arrive.
- Attraction Map (PDF)
- Disabled Access Guide (PDF)
You can find further information on the FAQs tab.
Opening July 2021
We're developing a brand-new family attraction in the woodlands at Blists Hill Victorian Town. The Madeley Wood Company Outdoor Adventure, named after the company that historically ran mine operations on the site, is Shropshire's hottest new open-air adventure space.
The Outdoor Adventure will feature elevated walks above the woodland floor, a log-style basket swing, seesaw and lookout tower with a coal chute slide. Built among trees and inspired by the area’s rich mining past, the Outdoor Adventure will also feature wheelchair-accessible multi-level themed buildings, immersive play areas and a toddler zone with a faux mine-cart track, play buildings, a slide and miniature zip-line.
Families will be able to get refreshments from a food and drink kiosk with a covered seating area.
Admission to the Madeley Wood Company Outdoor Adventure is include in our popular Annual Pass meaning families can come back again and again for 12 months!
Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates about the development of this project.
The New Inn Pub
A fully licensed period pub serving a range of beers, spirits and soft drinks. Open daily from 11am until 4pm.
Forest Glen Refreshment Pavilion
Enjoy refreshments including 'chefs meal of the day', cakes and hot & cold drinks. Ice creams served here too. Open daily, during the main season, from 11.30am until 3.30pm.
Blists Hill Coffee Shop – Entrance Building
Café serving a range of hot & cold snacks and beverages. Open daily from 10am until 4.30pm (last orders 4pm).
The Fried Fish Dealer
Authentically prepared take-away Fish & Chips, cooked in beef fat. Open daily from 11.30am until 3.30pm.
The Bakery
Our Victorian Bakery sells delicious freshly-made bread, fruit buns, biscuits and shortbread. Fresh bread usually is ready for sale at around 12noon.