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Blists Hill Victorian Town
Blists Hill Victorian Town
Blists Hill Victorian Town
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BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN

(5.0 Score)
Legges Way, Telford, The Wrekin TF7 5UD, UK
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Since 1973

Speciality:

✓ Group ✓ School Visits ✓ Learning ✓ Family and Educational Programs ✓ Museum ✓ Monuments and Events

“Blists Hill Victorian Town is an open-air museum managed by the Ironbridge George Museum Trust. The museum seeks to recreate the looks, sounds and smells of a Victorian Shropshire town in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Blists Hill Victorian Town's buildings fall into one of three categories. The staff of this museum conducts activities such as running stationary steam engines, iron bases, and mucking out pigs. Blists Hill Victorian Town's fully operational Printing Shop is a wonder for the Victorian industry's senses, sounds, smells, and sights. You can visit Victorian shops and cottages, taste authentic food and sweets, and join craftspeople demonstrating their trades in their recreated working town. A fully licensed period pub serves a range of beers, spirits, and soft drinks.

2025 Update: The combination of materials, transport links and people available led to it becoming the Silicon Valley of its day.”

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Price:

Adult or Senior £27.00
Child (5+) or Student £15.50

Contact:

01952 433424

Wed-Sun: 10am - 4pm
Mon & Tue: Closed

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Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World
Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World
Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World
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HOO ZOO AND DINOSAUR WORLD

(4.9 Score)
Preston on the Weald Moors, Telford, The Wrekin TF6 6DJ, UK Directions

Since 1991

Speciality:

✓ Trees ✓ Shop ✓ Disabled Visitors ✓ Hoo Farm ✓ School Visit ✓ Weddings ✓ Crazy Crafts ✓ Farm Trail ✓ Feeding Animals ✓ Kids ✓ Indoor and Outdoor Play Area ✓ Pedal Gokarts ✓ Sheep Racing ✓ Tea Room ✓ Wet Weather Activities ✓ African Adventure ✓ Bizarre British Wildlife ✓ Food and Shops

“Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World is a family-focused zoo that holds animals from meerkats to farmyard favourites and daily activities. Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World covers 32 acres of forest and paddocks in the centre of rural Shropshire. Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom provides all of their guests with a first-class experience while at the same time understanding and appreciating animals better. Hoo Farm gives priority to preserving the threatened species in the wild. Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World also continue to improve preschool through degree-level education programs. Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom fosters environmental care through education and entertainment. They have both ECV scooters and child strollers available for hire. This zoo welcomes any adults or children with disabilities. They also offer work experience to college and university students.

2025 Update: Hoo Zoo is a charming, welcoming haven for animal lovers seeking an authentic, heartwarming experience, and a combination of diverse animals, dedicated staff, stunning surroundings, a captivating dinosaur enclosure, and genuine conservation efforts make it a standout destination.”

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Price:

Adult (16-60) £16.95
Child (2-15) £15.95
Under 2 £0.00
Seniors (60+) £15.45
Concessions £15.45
Family of 5 (any 5 People Over 2 Years) £75.00
Family of 4 (any 4 People Over 2 Years) £64.00
Blue Light & Armed Forces Veterans £13.00
Memberships (12 Months, Unlimited Visits) £5060

Contact:

01952 677917

Mon-Sun: 10am - 5pm

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Jackfield Tile Museum
Jackfield Tile Museum
Jackfield Tile Museum
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JACKFIELD TILE MUSEUM

(4.9 Score)
Salthouse Road, Telford, The Wrekin TF8 7LJ, UK Directions

Since 1960

Speciality:

✓ Educational Sites ✓ Museum ✓ House ✓ Covent Garden ✓ Factory Tour ✓ Craft Centre ✓ School and Group Visits ✓ Programs and Events

“Jackfield Tile Museum explores the history of the British decorative industry. The museum is located in a decorative tile factory building that once housed the former works of Craven Dunnill and Company is now used for manufacturing tiles, particularly encaustic tiles. Visitors can discover where natural resources meet amazing skills, artistry, and craft in a 19th-century creative hub. The Museum is one of Shropshire’s oldest known centres for ceramic production, a tradition that dates back to the 16th century. Jackfield Tile Museum's collections contain works by William de Morgan and other historic tilers. The museum also provides a tile painting workshop.

2025 Update: They operate a ceramics factory building, still in use, which houses national tile collections and offers design workshops.”

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Price:

Adult or Senior £12.00 Child (5+) or Student £7.00

Contact:

01952 884762

Wed-Sun: 10am - 4pm
Mon & Tue: Closed

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BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN REVIEWS

Excellent day out, kids loved it. But very very expensive (kind of like major theme park where everything was extra), I should give them 4 out of 5 given the cost. However, love the shops and the little town overall… great park at the bottom and fairground rides. Some areas need a bit of TLC, would be nice if they had some iron working going on! Favourite bits were the printers, school… kids loved getting involved… like the singers in the pub too.

Such a great site. Took the kids and grandparents and had a great day walking around and learning about the industry and history of the area. Full credit to the staff and volunteers who were knowledgeable and always happy to explain things. Loved the beef dripping cooked chips and a nice walk around the incline plane which used to move boats from the canal down to the river. The site is dog friendly except for three buildings and our dog loved all the attention she received. Will be coming back for another visit.

Huge site, full of fascinating crafts, buildings & history. Volunteers are so friendly & knowledgeable. Lots for kids to do - ours enjoyed changing her money into Victorian coinage & then spending it at the sweet shop and bakery! Nice local drinks in the pub, lots of attractive gifts & souvenirs. Worth getting the pass - you can then visit all the museums in the area and return for a year.

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HOO ZOO AND DINOSAUR WORLD REVIEWS

What an amazing place. It really exceeded my expectations. The staff are so helpful and knowledgeable about the animals. You can walk through some of the enclosures and really get up close to the animals. It was so clean and tidy, and the animals all looked happy. Even some of the big zoos across the country aren’t up to Hoo Zoo’s standards. There’s a huge play area for smaller kids too, we spent a good 4 hours wandering around the zoo itself, then grabbed something to eat there (then had another little look at the monkeys again). I definitely recommend a visit, you won’t be disappointed.

Great day out for children who love dinosaurs. It was so nice to see that all the dinosaur props were all working and children can interact with them. To many times places have interactive props put in but then leave them to rot and don't keep on top of the repairs. But you can certainly tell they keep on top of things. Nice to also see a different range of animals in the zoo that you don't see in others. Nice little outdoor park area to keep the children entertained as well. Overall great day out. I do think the tea tea room and toilet facilities will need an update in the near future but other than that can't fault the place.

It's absolutely amazing. Loved every second that we spent there as a family. Take a little picnic with you and enjoy . Petting zoo was amazing. All ages will definitely enjoy.

JACKFIELD TILE MUSEUM REVIEWS

Fantastic and really interesting, the kids loved it too. I was interested to go, but wasn’t sure what to expect. It was amazingly captivating, with lots of history and lots to learn. There were displays set up like the underground, a house, a cafe / bar. The detail and variety was amazing! British weather means indoor options are always welcome, and this exceeded expectations. Fantastic place and well worth stopping off at for a few hours.

Absolutely blown away by the tiles on display and the history of the place. Some incredible art within the tiles, often taken for granted I feel. Not any more ! I will be admiring them even more now. Really interesting to chat to someone making tiles. Will be back to have a go at making our own. Fab place to visit.

Absolutely loved it! Vast selection of beautiful tiles, displayed in a very attractive way. Staff extremely helpful and kind. Fantastic if you are a fan of the decorative arts, especially late Victorian to mid 20th c.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 11.5K: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

HOO ZOO AND DINOSAUR WORLD Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 10.1K: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

JACKFIELD TILE MUSEUM Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Contact Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 1.4K: 10
Website Standard: 10
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