We are quite lucky that Titch still enjoys days out with us and learning knew things. We are all interested in History so took the opportunity to go back in time to the Victorians and visit Blists Hill Victorian Town. Blists Hill is part fo the Ironbridge Gorge Museum trust and ,like many place now, they sell Annual Passport Tickets. For a family of 3 is cost us £66.50 of which may seem a little steep at first but you do get 9 other attractions for a year within that price. You can buy individual ticket , but as we like to get out and about we thought it would be worth it for the year ticket.
From the moment that you enter you are transported back in time and you are able to exchange your money into Victorian coins. Titch enjoyed this and was fascinated by the old money. We then explored the town, where there were opportunities to talk to staff, purchase goods and interact with actors - such as the teacher and police man. All staff are dressed in costume which really adds the the real life experience and they were really engaging with the children and adults.
For lunch there is a fish and chip shop which was surprisingly quite. We paid with our Victorian money and then sat in the pub court yard to eat them. They are fried in beef dripping so my husband was delighted with the taste of these and , of course, were love by Titch too.
The is loads to see and do at Blists Hill, including shops, workshops, mills, a school, Victorian games and of course and Carousel. Some parts are not always open , but there is still plenty to do and see.
When we asked Titch what he enjoyed the most he said the Sweet shop and the chips - why am I not surprised?
Blists Hill is a living museum and this is something that definitely interested our boy. It offered hands on learning and experiences that children need in order to fully understand what life was like. So not only did we have a great day spending time as a family but we also learned a lot too.
No comments
Post a Comment