Blists Hill Victorian Town - Madeley, Telford, Shropshire
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The Blists Hill Victorian Town is located in Madeley, Telford, Shropshire.
Waymark Code: WMNBQJ
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/08/2015
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Blists Hill Victorian Town is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums and is located on Legges Way, in Madeley, Telford, Shropshire.
Experience life as it was over 100 years ago through the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a recreated Victorian Town.
Victorian characters will give you a fascinating insight into Victorian life as they go about their daily lives in their cottages, shops and places of work.
- Exchange your money at the Bank into pounds, shillings and pence
- Try some traditionally cooked fish and chips or delicious bread
from the bakery
- Find out about curious remedies in the Victorian Pharmacy
- Admire the products on sale in the Grocers and the General Drapers
and Outfitter
- Choose from a range of ‘old favourites’ in the sweetshop
- Have fun at the Victorian Fairground during the Summer season
- Take a look inside Victorian cottages and discover what life was
like for a Victorian housewife
- Dress up in Victorian costume to have an unforgettable portrait
taken at the photographers
- Meet the animals and enjoy a journey around the town on a horse
and cart
- Witness traditional skills in action at the printers, candle
makers and decorative plasterers
- Explore original industrial monuments such as the Hay Inclined
Plane and Blast Furnaces
You should allow 2 - 4 hours for a visit to Blists Hill Victorian Town. The site covers an area of 52 acres and is mostly outdoors.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Open 7 days a week
10am – 4pm
Admission Prices:
Individual Site Ticket
Adult : £16.50
60 Plus : £13.00
Child : £11.00
Annual Passport Tickets
Family (1 Adult) : £50.00
Family (2 Adults) : £68.00
Adult : £27.50
60 Plus : £21.00
Child : £16.50
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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