Family Events

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Shrewsbury College Art Takeover

12th Feb 2025 - 2nd Mar 2025

Art students from Shrewsbury College have been busy creating artworks inspired by Jackfield Tile Museum which will go on display for visitors to see during February half term.

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Victorian Food Week

15th - 23rd Feb 2025

Explore the history of Victorian food this February half term with a live cooking demonstration and hands-on activities.

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Clay Workshops - Fake or Food

15th - 23rd Feb 2025

At this food-themed clay workshop, children will be challenged to create the most realistic looking edible items they can from air dry clay.

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Kitchen Science Workshop

15th - 23rd Feb 2025

In this daily drop-in activity at Enginuity, kids will be wowed by the amazing things you can do with everyday kitchen ingredients.

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Industrious Women

8th - 9th Mar 2025

Learn about the little-known role of women in the industries of the Ironbridge Gorge before joining in the fight for votes for women.

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'Thanks To You'

19th - 23rd Mar 2025

Are you a National Lottery player? If you are, we're offering you free entry to one of our museums as a way of saying thank you.

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A Very Victorian Easter

5th - 27th Apr 2025

The residents at Blists Hill Victorian Town will celebrate Easter with egg hunts, a poster trail and Victorian egg dancing!

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Clay Workshops - Easter Bunnies

5th - 27th Apr 2025

Join us at Coalport China Museum this Easter to create your very own Easter Bunny-inspired artwork.

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Crash Test Bunnies

12th - 27th Apr 2025

This Easter at Enginuity creative kids will be asked to design a car to carry the Easter Bunny safely along our race track.

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Steam in Miniature

26th - 27th Apr 2025

See the streets of Blists Hill filled with steam and smoke as miniature steam engines roam around the town, giving an idea of what life would have been like for Victorian residents.

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A Victorian Spring Fair

3rd - 5th May 2025

To celebrate the early May bank holiday, the townsfolk of Blists Hill Victorian Town are holding their annual spring fair, and you're invited to join in with all the fun!

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Heavy Horse Weekend

10th - 11th May 2025

The sound of hooves will ring out on the cobbled streets of Blists Hill Victorian Town as our popular Heavy Horse Weekend returns.

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Little Women - Live Performance

15th Jun 2025

Accompany the March sisters as they journey from adolescence to adulthood, with a touch of heartbreak, humour and fast-paced storytelling.

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Steampunk Weekend

5th - 6th Jul 2025

Experience the eclectic world of Steampunk as Blists Hill Victorian Town transforms into The Town That Never Was.

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Ironbridge Brass Band Festival

12th - 13th Jul 2025

The Ironbridge Brass Band Festival returns to Coalbrookdale, with a weekend of performances from local bands.

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Fireworks Night

8th Nov 2025

Fireworks Night returns to Blists Hill Victorian Town!

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Victorian Christmas Weekends

6th - 7th Dec 2025

Step back to a Victorian Christmas this festive season. Enjoy traditional entertainment, buy festive food and meet Father Christmas.

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Victorian Christmas Weekends

13th - 14th Dec 2025

Step back to a Victorian Christmas this festive season. Enjoy traditional entertainment, buy festive food and meet Father Christmas.

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Christmas Lates

18th Dec 2025

Wrap up warm and gather your friends to explore our festive Victorian Town at night.

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Christmas Lates

19th Dec 2025

Wrap up warm and gather your friends to explore our festive Victorian Town at night.

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