Fireworks Night

Due to limited on-site parking and our commitment to sustainability, we strongly encourage visitors to make use of the Park & Ride service.

On-site parking

Blue badge holders get free on-site parking, however. they must pre-book their parking in advance when they buy their event ticket. 

Anyone else who wishes to park on site will need to pre-pay for parking in advance when they buy their event ticket.

• On-site parking at Blists Hill (this could be on any one of our three car parks) is £7 per car.

Please note that:

• No coach parking is available for groups at this event.
• Unlike during daytime visits, PASS PLUS holders must also pay £7 per car if they wish to park on site for this event.

If you book on-site parking you will receive a separate ticket by post before the event. Please show this to the parking stewards upon arrival and display it in your car while it is on site.

Park and ride

Park & Ride offers a convenient, stress-free way to reach the museum while helping reduce traffic congestion and our environmental impact.

For Fireworks Night we will be operating a free Arriva shuttle bus leaving from the Matheson House bus stop at Grange Central, Telford Town Centre every 5 minutes between 4pm and 7pm. The return buses will leave Blists Hill Victorian Town between 8pm and 10:30pm.

Visitors can leave their cars on the Telford Town Centres Long Stay 1 multi-storey car park (access off Grange Central opposite Pure Gym). Charges apply.

Parking is paid on departure – please ensure you keep your ticket safe after arrival, as this will be required. Lost tickets may incur a surcharge.

On-site parking has sold out and anyone who has not already booked on-site parking must now use the park and ride service. 

You can park in the Telford Town Centre Long Stay 1 multi-storey car park What3Words ///truly.doghouse.sinkhole (access off Grange Central opposite Pure Gym).

You can get the bus from the Matheson House bus stop located at What3Words ///ambushed.trinkets.cheesy

A free Arriva shuttle bus is leaving from the Matheson House bus stop at Grange Central, Telford Town Centre every 5 minutes between 4pm and 7pm. The return buses will leave Blists Hill Victorian Town between 8pm and 10:30pm.

The event begins at 6pm, however, the car park is open from 4.30pm and the first park and ride shuttle services from Telford Town Centre will also operate around that time.

No, you can arrive at any time but the site closes at 9pm.

Talk to one of our members of staff at the entrance desk and they will be able to locate your order. It will just take slightly longer to get you into the event.

Carers are admitted free when they are with a full paying adult/child who they can show they are caring for. 

We accept the following documentation as proof of eligibility:

• A valid Blue Badge
• A disabled person’s bus pass
• A letter proving entitlement to Carer’s Allowance
• A letter proving entitlement to Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children under 16
• A letter proving entitlement for Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• A DID card
• An Access card

The Sunflower Room will be open and accessible for those who need it. Mobility scooters are not available for use during this event.

As per our special event terms and conditions, unfortunately we can't provide a refund. 

Unfortunately not. We have not had any cancellations so no tickets have become available.

Tickets are still available for our Fireworks Night event on Saturday 8 November, another opportunity to experience Blists Hill Victorian Town by night.

No, dogs are not allowed at our night time events, for health and safety reasons. Assistance dogs are an exception and can be brought.

Yes, we recommend wrapping up warm, wearing wellies and waterproof clothing.

Antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated at IGMT events. Please read the Guidelines for enjoying Fireworks Night before purchasing your ticket. 

If you are under the age of 16, you must be accompanied by a full-paying adult (18+) throughout the evening.

If you are lucky enough to look under the age of 25 you will be asked to prove that you are aged 18 or over when purchasing alcohol.

Fireworks Night is an immersive experience with our spectacular fireworks display set to music. There will be exhibits open and street entertainers through the town. Please remember to wrap up warm as the main event is outdoors!

Antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated at IGMT events. Please read the Guidelines for enjoying Fireworks Night before purchasing your ticket. 

The museum and its outlets accept both cash and card payments. An ATM is also available to withdraw cash.

The WM Bates Fish & Chip Shop, New Inn Pub, Forest Glen Refreshment Pavilion and entrance building coffee shop will all be open serving food and drink. Please be prepared to queue at peak times. 

The Sunflower Room will be open and accessible for those who need it. Mobility scooters are not available for use during this event.