Win tickets to Ironbridge Gorge Museums
Shaun Davies MP Gives Telford Residents a Chance to Win a Year of Free Visits to Ironbridge Gorge Museums for English Tourism Week 2025!.
In celebration of English Tourism Week 2025 which begins today (Friday 14 March) Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, has visited Blists Hill Victorian Town, one of the ten museums run by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (IGMT), a heritage and conservation charity, to acknowledge and support the work the trust does in preserving Telford’s local history and the benefits its museums brings to the community.
Thanks to IGMT, one lucky Telford family can win a Family Pass Plus to the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust giving them 12 months of unlimited access to these fantastic museums. The competition is live on Shaun’s Facebook page until 5pm on Monday 17 March (see notes below for competition terms and conditions).
During his visit as a part of English Tourism Week 2025, Shaun spoke to staff at Blists Hill Victorian Town to learn about their upcoming Spring program and the work that happens behind-the-scenes to keep it exciting year on year including this year’s ‘egg dancing’ event which will take place during the Easter weekend.
Shaun said: “The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust is more than a guardian of our industrial heritage—it’s a vital part of our community and local economy. The passion and expertise of its staff make all the difference, ensuring visitors can experience our rich history, which drives tourism, investment, and jobs. That’s why it’s so important to keep supporting our local museums so they can continue to thrive.”
Karen Davies, Interim Chief Executive Officer at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, said: “Our museums are a key contributor to the local economy in Telford & Wrekin. They attract visitors from across the UK and around the world (a total of 332,076 in 2024), giving them memorable days out as they visit the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site. We employ hundreds of local people, take on seasonal staff, and offer an extensive volunteer programme for local people of all ages.
“We were delighted to welcome Shaun to Blists Hill Victorian Town this week, championing this year’s English Tourism Week message, ‘Supporting people and places to drive growth’. Local tourism organisations and government have to work together to ensure the infrastructure and support is there to enable the tourism industry to grow, which will ultimately benefit everyone in the community.”
English Tourism Week serves as an annual celebration of the country’s tourism industry, highlighting the quality and diversity of visitor experiences.
To enter residents should comment on Shaun Davies MP Facebook page or email shaun.davies.mp@parliament.uk
Pic: Shaun Davies MP is photographed at Blists Hill Museum in Ironbridge with staff
