Blists Hill Victorian Town
Telford, Shropshire · ★ 4.6 · 11,552 visitor reviews
Telford, TF7 5DU
About
Blists Hill Victorian Town in Telford transports families back to life in an authentic Victorian industrial community in the West Midlands. This remarkable museum welcomes young children, older kids, and teenagers with both indoor and outdoor areas, onsite parking, wheelchair accessible exhibits, and pushchair-friendly paths throughout the recreated town. Located in Telford, Blists Hill features working Victorian shops, industries, and costumed characters bringing the 1890s vividly to life.
Children can exchange modern money for old pennies and spend them in authentic sweet shops. For families seeking museums in Shropshire or unique attractions in the West Midlands with children, Blists Hill delivers immersive history. The combination of living history, hands-on experiences, and the famous fish and chips makes this Ironbridge Gorge museum one of Britain finest family heritage experiences.
Good for: older children, teenagers, young children
Categories
Facilities
- Onsite Parking
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Pushchair Friendly
- Card Payments
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Entrance
- Contactless Payment
Prices
Opening times
Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Common questions
What are the opening hours for Blists Hill Victorian Town?
Blists Hill is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Is Blists Hill Victorian Town suitable for children?
Yes, Blists Hill welcomes young children, older children, and teenagers. Children can exchange modern money for old pennies and spend them in authentic sweet shops.
What can families do at Blists Hill Victorian Town?
Families can explore working Victorian shops and industries, meet costumed characters, exchange money for old pennies to spend in shops, and enjoy the famous fish and chips.
Is Blists Hill Victorian Town wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Blists Hill is wheelchair accessible and pushchair-friendly with an accessible entrance. On-site parking includes accessible spaces.
Is Blists Hill Victorian Town an indoor or outdoor attraction?
Blists Hill offers both indoor and outdoor areas. The recreated Victorian town features working shops and industries across the extensive site.
What families say
11552 reviews