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Steam in Miniature at Blists Hill Victorian Town

Sat-Sun 26-27 April 2025 Steam in Miniature at Blists Hill Victorian Town

Join us at Blists Hill Victorian Town for this popular annual event to see the streets filled with steam and smoke as miniature steam engines roam around the town, giving an idea of what life would have been like for Victorian residents.

This event coincides with Trevithick Daycelebrating Richard Trevithick, who constructed the world’s first steam railway locomotive, a replica of which is on display at Blists Hill.

This replica will be running during the event, giving visitors the chance to see it in action.

Timings: From 10am until 4pm

Dates: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 April

Location: Blists Hill Victorian Town

No pre-booking necessary. Standard entry to Blists Hill Victorian Town required or free for PASS, PASS PLUS and Friends of IGMT.

PASS PLUS holders and Friends of IGMT can park in our IGMT car park for free when attending this event by validating their PASS PLUS at the front desk when they arrive.

Please email [email protected] if you have any accessibility requirements.

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