Blists Hill Victorian Town, Open-air museum in Madeley, England
The ten-acre Victorian town complex features authentic shops, industrial buildings, and residential structures that portray daily life from the late 19th century period.
The site transformed from an industrial complex with brick works and blast furnaces operating between 1832 and 1911 into a museum that opened in 1973.
Costumed interpreters demonstrate traditional crafts and trades throughout the town, including printing, candlemaking, blacksmithing, and Victorian-era cooking techniques.
Visitors can exchange modern currency for Victorian-era money at the bank to purchase goods from the bakery, confectionery, and other period establishments.
The museum preserves original industrial structures while incorporating relocated historic buildings to create three distinct zones: town, industrial, and countryside areas.
Location: Madeley
Address: Legges Way, Telford TF7 5UD TF7 5UD
Opening Hours: July 03-September 10,September 11-October 01 10:00-17:00; October 02-29 Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-16:00; October 30-November 05 10:00-16:00; December 24-26 off
Phone: +441952433424
Website: https://ironbridge.org.uk/explore/blists-hill-victorian-town
GPS coordinates: 52.62981,-2.45114
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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