Blists Hill Victorian Town to stage second Steampunk Weekend Festival

The second Steampunk Weekend Festival will come to Blists Hill Victorian Town on June 23 and 24.

Steampunk is the mix of old and new, taking a Victorian aesthetic and mixing it with technology.

Pat Edgar, of Blists Hill said: "The Ironbridge Gorge Museums have teamed up with the organisers of Asylum, the massive Lincoln Steampunk Festival, to bring this fantastical two-day event back to Blists Hill Victorian Town.

"Throughout the weekend parts of the Town will turn into a fantasy world inspired by Jules Verne and HG Wells. Blists Hill’s cottages and shops will be open as usual, but the historic streets will become home to well-dressed steampunk ‘Victorians’ sporting the latest in fantastical gadgets and accessories plus eclectic market stalls, exhibitions, talks and shows celebrating all things steampunk."

Throughout both days visitors will be able to browse and buy clothes and accessories from the weird and wonderful steampunk market.

There will be a mystical treasure hunt, and the chance to watch the Belly Fusion Dance Collective. Other highlights include a programme of talks and presentations, while all ages can go along to Cogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

On the Saturday there will be a concert called Iron Made In.

The night will feature performances by the Wight Hot Pipes and Anti-Invasion. Doors open at 7pm with the performance starting from 7.30pm. A separate tickets is required to attend.

For more information visit ironbridge.org.uk