Local Area Information

Ironbridge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The Ironbridge itself was built in 1779, the first of its kind so kind of a big deal…especially by today’s standards.  It’s special.  Like really special.  The whole area is full of interesting places to do in including numerous walks and cycle paths. Places to  visit include :

Blists Hill Victorian Museum 

Ironbridge & The Toll House

Ironbridge Gorge Museum

Coalport China Museum

Bedlam Furnaces

Broseley Pipework

Jackfield Tile Museum 

Enginuity 

Within the Gorge there is: 

Maws Craft Centre

Canoe Hire available close to the Ironbridge

National cycle route 5 minutes away  

Ironbridge to Coalport Disused Rail walk

Also, a short car journey away is,

RAF Cosford

Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Much Wenlock

National Trust properties include 

 Attingham Park in Shrewsbury

 Powis Castle

Chirk Castle 

 Benthall Hall 

Countless pubs, restaurants and coffee shops serving excellent food varying from traditional English pub grub to Coracle Mirco Pub & beer shop.   Surees Kitchen Thai restaurant is utterly fabulous and a personal favourite of ours on the wharfage to the best afternoon teas at Truffles which overlooks the river.  

Theres an immense number of things to do in Ironbridge. Whether you book the cottage for 2 and want to enjoy the peace and tranquility it offers or a family or group of 5 wanting to explore this unique part of glorious Shropshire.