BIG ADVENTURES FOR LITTLE EXPLORERS
Blists Hill A right royal adventure awaits at Victorian Town
Visitors are in for a treat thanks to an exciting new Outdoor Adventure coming to Blists Hill Victorian Town this summer – courtesy of prestigious designers fresh from HRH’s very own Sandringham Estate. The exciting new Madeley Wood Company outdoor adventure attraction aims to launch in July at Blists Hill Victorian Town. It will feature elevated walkways above the woodland floor, a log- style basket swing, seesaw and lookout tower with a coal chute slide. Designers, Creating Adventurous Places (CAP.Co), who are also creating a similar playground on the Queen’s Sandringham Estate, have been on site constructing the outdoor adventure since March. Bosses at The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, which runs Blists Hill, said they couldn’t wait to see children enjoying the new play experience.
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Chief Executive Nick Ralls said: “It’s incredibly exciting to see the construction progressing week-on- week. The plans have really started to come to life as the area has taken shape. The project will be completed ready for a fantastic summer of outdoor fun. And after the year we’ve just been through, it’s more important than ever that we can all get outdoors and let off some steam!“ We’re confident that families will return again and again with their annual passports to make the most of the new attraction.” Built among trees and inspired by the area’s rich mining past, the newest attraction will also feature wheelchair-accessible multi-level themed buildings, immersive play areas and a toddler zone with a faux mine-cart track, play buildings, a slide and miniature zip-line. And when they’re done playing, families will be able to get refreshments from the on-site food and drink kiosk and relax under the adjacent covered seating area.” Mr Ralls revealed the outdoor adventure would not be the only change awaiting visitors when they were allowed to return.
Find out what’s on and purchase your museum tickets here: www.ironbridge.org.uk
“The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust is a registered charity whose twin aims are heritage conservation and
education.” Nick Ralls, CEO.
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