Ironbridge
Ironbridge Gorge & museum
A UNSECO World Heritage site Ironbridge is known the world over as the home of the industrial revolution. Here you will find all the elements that led to Britain leading the world in industry.
From railways to mines to the furnaces of Coalbrookdale where you can find Darbys discovery of the use of Coke in the furnaces which produced the first railway lines as well as the gates for London's Hyde park .
Nearby visit the amazing Ironbridge itself a masterpiece for its time, the world first Ironbridge and still standing today marvel at the construction and architecture of this incredible bridge.
Places of interest nearby include Coalport China Museum, Jackfield Tile museum, the Enginuity science museum.
Activities in Ironbridge
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