Family Events

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Tile Decorating Workshops

Selected dates available

Create your own tile at these unique workshops with Craven Dunnill Jackfield Ltd using the traditional process of tubelining.

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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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Merrythought's 95th Anniversary Exhibition

12th Apr 2025 - 28th Sep 2025

As part of Merrythought's 95th anniversary celebrations, there will be a free exhibition in the Museum of the Gorge.

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Clay Pipe Making at Coalport China Museum

12th Apr 2025

On select Saturdays this Easter we will be hosting clay pipe making demonstrations, led by Oliver Meeson, at Coalport China Museum.

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Clay Pipe Making at Coalport China Museum

19th Apr 2025

On select Saturdays this Easter we will be hosting clay pipe making demonstrations, led by Oliver Meeson, at Coalport China Museum.

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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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Memory Café with Home Instead

The last Tuesday of every month

Are you living with or supporting someone with dementia or memory issues? Join us at the Memory Café - a welcoming space for those living with dementia and their caregivers.

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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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Yucky Jobs

24th May 2025 - 1st Jun 2025

Explore the hard reality of Victorian work and life this May half term at Blists Hill Victorian Town!

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Slime School

24th May 2025 - 1st Jun 2025

This May half term you can enjoy some sticky slimy fun at our drop-in Slime School at Enginuity.

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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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Steam in Miniature

26th - 27th Jul 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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Steam Gala

9th - 10th Aug 2025

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.

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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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