Spooky events, talks and seasonal menus at Ironbridge

Whether you’re a fan of frights, a budding clay artist, or a lover of great food, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust has got your autumn covered with a packed programme of events and activities to entertain the whole family. 

                         Coalbrookdale Beer Festival 

The Engine Shop, Coalbrookdale
20 & 21 September 2024
Head to Coalbrookdale this weekend to enjoy some amazing beers, sourced from breweries across the country. Don't worry if beer is not your thing, there will be cider, gin and soft drinks too. Find out more and book tickets.

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Spooky season is coming!

Get in to the spirit of the season with horrifyingly good halloween-themed events.

Ghostly Gaslight
Blists Hill Victorian Town
25 & 26 October, 6pm-9pm
Do you dare to visit Blists Hill Victorian Town after dark? The friendly townsfolk have been replaced by an altogether more sinister bunch of residents! Find out more and book tickets. 

Twilight Tales
The Glass Classroom, Coalbrookdale
28-31 October 2024, 6pm
Delve into the horrible history of halloween at this series of evening talks covering everything from seances and spiritualism to witches. Find out more and book tickets. 

Shrieks & Treats
Blists Hill Victorian Town
26 October - 3 November 2024
Celebrate all things spooky this half-term with trails, activities and a fancy-dress competiton. Find out more and book tickets.

Ghost Story Writing Workshop
The Glass Classroom, Coalbrookdale
2 November 2024
An immersive and inspiring half-day creative writing workshop, led by a supernatural story expert. Find out more and book tickets.

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Hands-on for the holidays

Get your hands dirty this school holiday with some fun family-friendly workshops.

Potions & Notions
Coalport China Museum
26 October - 3 November
Conjure up a spooktacular creation to hold your imaginary spells and potions. Find out more and book tickets. 

Detective Science
Enginiuity
26 October - 3 November 2024
Solve a who-done-it mystery using science experiments at this drop-in workshop with Fizz Pop Science. Find out more and book tickets.

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Firework Night    

Blists Hill Victorian Town
2 November 2024, 6pm-9pm
See the skies over our Victorian town illuminated by a magnificent fireworks display. Enjoy fish and chips and a pint from the New Inn as you soak up the carnival atmosphere. Find out more and book tickets.
 

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Food, glorious food     

Head to the magnificent Furnace Kitchen in Coalbrookdale for some extraordinary food this autumn. Keep an eye out for their exciting Christmas dining events - details coming soon.

The Great British Menu
The Furnace Kitchen are celebrating the very best of British cuisine with an expertly curated menu on Friday 4 October. Enjoy Blade of Beef, Lamb Rump or Peppered Cauliflower Steak followed by Eton Mess or Apple and Rhubarb Crumble.  

To book a table call 01952 435968 or email. 

Afternoon Tea Through Time
26 September 2024
Last chance to book a delicious afternoon tea and hear about the history of this most British of traditions as you help Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust raise money for their new Calm Christmas Grotto for children, young people and adults with special educational needs or disabilities. Find out more and book tickets.