All Hallows at Blists Hill
Forget pumpkins and trick-or-treating. This All Hallows, step back in time and discover the traditional folklore of autumn and winter. Wander through Blists Hill as tales of witches, ghosts and age-old superstitions bring the past to life.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join us for a family-friendly celebration of history, folklore and autumnal charm. Experience the sights, sounds and atmosphere of the season as communities prepare for the coming winter, from harvest traditions to carved turnips.
This October Blists Hill offers the perfect escape to the days of All Hallows gone by with trails and fun for all the family.
The Missing Witch Marks Trail – recommended for ages 8+ Long ago, people carved protective symbols, known as witch marks, onto their buildings. Martha the herbalist has discovered that several of the town's witch marks have faded away. Without them, the town's protection is weakening... Can you become a Witch Mark Detective? Follow the trail around the town, find each missing mark, and take a wax rubbing to restore its power before All Hallows! (Please note: due to small parts in the prize, this trail is not suitable for children under the age of 3)
The Great Fairy Winter Move Trail – suitable for all ages As the leaves fall and the cold winds blow through the woods, the fairies of Blists Hill have packed up their houses and moved indoors! To keep warm, they have found cosy corners inside the town’s shops and buildings. In return for a warm home each fairy is helping to bake, sew, write letters and do laundry! Look for the doors to their houses and signs of their work.
Both trails cost £3.50 each and can be purchased from the Bank exhibit. Prizes will be available at Visitor Reception on your way home.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
Please see our accessibility page for more information. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/ironbridge-gorge/access-at-ironbridge
- Meeting point
Discover stories across the site and uncover the secrets of All Hallows as you journey through the town.
- Suitability for children
Note that children must be supervised at all times.
- What to bring and wear
Autumn is well and truly here, so wrap up warm in your favourite autumn layers. Sturdy footwear is recommended as some areas may be muddy and uneven underfoot.
- Other
Please note: You will need to book your admission for visiting Blists Hill through our website. Dogs are welcome outside at Blists Hill but unfortunately are not allowed inside our buildings.
Upcoming events
Tours of Broseley Pipeworks
Little has changed at the Broseley Pipeworks since it ceased operating as one of the UK’s last producers of clay tobacco pipes in the late 1950s. Take a tour of this amazing time capsule with one of our guides.