At the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, the heritage conservation and education charity that runs the ten museums in the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site, preparations are underway for its big seasonal events.
The (frightening!) fun begins with two nights of Victorian-inspired horror, hauntings and nightmarish goings-on at Blists Hill Victorian Town on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 October. For Ghostly Gaslight, to mark Halloween, Blists Hill will be transformed into a Victorian ghost town, with creepy costumed characters roaming the streets and scary and horrifying goings-on in the town’s exhibits. Visitors will encounter bloody murder scenes and might not be able to shake off that feeling they’re being watched… Visitors are encouraged to come in Halloween costume. The Trust’s Corporate Patrons get a 10% discount on tickets.
Kay Whitehouse, Events Officer at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, said: “This year’s Halloween event at Blists Hill Victorian Town is going to be scarier than ever! Visitors will come face to face with some frightening characters and be surprised by some scary scenes. Recommended for ages 13+ it is not for the faint-hearted.”
Other events coming up this autumn include a fireworks extravaganza on Saturday 2 November, and throughout December a series of Christmas celebrations including Victorian Christmas Weekends and the Trust’s first Christmas grottos adapted to children and young people with SEND.
Commercial events like these are an important source of income for the Trust and enable it to carry out its year-round heritage conservation and education work. Companies and businesses can also support its work through initiatives like Gift a Day and by becoming Corporate Patrons.
Nick Ralls, Chief Executive Officer of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, said: “Our Halloween, Fireworks and Christmas events are annual highlights for our visitors and our staff. As a heritage conservation and education charity, the income from events like these is essential to fund our work preserving historic buildings, providing educational school trips for children and telling the stories of the rich history of the Ironbridge Gorge in our museums and displays. There is always a brilliant atmosphere at our seasonal events and we look forward to welcoming visitors to join in the fun.”
Event details:
Ghostly Gaslight, Blists Hill Victorian Town, Friday 25 & Saturday 26 October, 6pm-9pm. Suitable for ages 13+. Tickets cost £20 for adults, £14 for ages 13-16.
Fireworks Night, Blists Hill Victorian Town, Saturday 2 November, 6pm-9pm (18-minute firework display will begin at 7.45pm). Tickets cost £20 for adults and £14 for children.
Victorian Christmas Weekends, Blists Hill Victorian Town, Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December and Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 December, 10am-4pm. Tickets from £25.20 for adults and £14.40 for children.
Christmas Lates, Blists Hill Victorian Town, Wednesdays 11 & 18 and Thursday 19 December, 6pm-9pm. Tickets from £18 for adults and £12.60 for children.
Calm Christmas with grottos adapted to children and young people with SEND, Blists Hill Victorian Town, Friday 20 to Sunday 22 December, 10am-4pm. Grotto tickets £10 plus normal entrance fee.
For more information and to book tickets go to: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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