The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Head Office
About This Museum
Nestled in the steep, green slopes of Shropshire, the Ironbridge Gorge Museum isn't a single building but a sprawling network of sites scattered across the valley that gave birth to the Industrial Revolution. You can walk through a recreated Victorian town at Blists Hill, feel the heat from the world's first coke-fired furnace at the Museum of Iron, and cross the iconic Iron Bridge itself—the elegant arch that made this all possible. The air hums with a palpable sense of history, not as dusty relic but as living, breathing innovation. It’s a place where you truly grasp how this small gorge changed the entire world.
Collection Highlights
The star is undoubtedly the original Iron Bridge, but don't miss the massive blast furnace in Coalbrookdale or getting a 'token' to spend in the authentic sweetshop at Blists Hill Victorian Town.
Visitor Information
Wear comfortable shoes—this is a ten-museum site spread across six square miles. A passport ticket gives you unlimited entry for a year, which is handy as there's far too much to see in just one day.
Architecture & Building
The main trust office is functional, but the real architectural draw is the mix of preserved 18th-century industrial buildings, from brick workshops to the stunning cast-iron bridge.
Contact & Location
Address: Coach Road, Strethill, The Gorge, Coalbrookdale, Telford and Wrekin, England, TF8 7DR, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1952 435900
Website: Visit Website
