Steampunk Festival coming to Ironbridge
A museum will host its first ever Steampunk Festival in the summer.
Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge, will be hosting the event on July 1 and 2.
Visitors are invited to come in fancy dress and the event includes an exhibition of steampunk art, costumes and sculptures.
People can also discover more about the origins of steampunk from fashion designers, authors and artists who will be giving talks around the recreated Victorian town.
Down on The Green, there will be a living history encampment of Her Majesty’s 3rd Foot and Mouth Regiment.
Inspired by the Pamplona Bull Run, brave competitors can also run through the streets of Blists Hill and try to avoid the inflatable dinosaurs who will be charging through the town.
Paul Gossage, spokesman for the attraction, said: “Blists Hill Victorian Town, with its recreated Victorian streets, shops and cottages, is the perfect location for a steampunk festival.
“We are sure it will be a fun and spectacular event for all.”The day time event runs from 10am to 4.30pm.
Daytime tickets are available on the gate for £17.95 for adults, £13.75 for 60 plus and £11.85 for children under 16.
On Saturday evening, from 6pm until 9pm, Blists Hill will be transformed into a fantastical science fiction Western World.
Visitors can watch out for zombie outbreaks, shootouts and saloon girls.
Evening tickets costing £9 for adults and £6 for children must be bought in advance at www.ironbridge.org.uk
