The Iron Bridge
Ironbridge has an international reputation for interpreting early industrial history. The Gorge was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. The site consists of seven museums.
Blists Hill Victorian Town is one of the largest open air museums in Britain. Here, costumed staff give a warm welcome and fascinating insight into life in Victorian times.
Jackfield Tile Museum has displays of magnificent decorative tiles. Gallery space includes period room settings that depict various locations that would have been decorated with tiles, such as a 1930s front room.
Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron brings to life the revolutionary techniques that resulted in the Coalbrookdale Company becoming the largest company in the world. It includes the area where Abraham Darby I perfected the secret of smelting iron with coke.
The Darby Houses are the former elegant homes of the Darby's, a Quaker family.
Coalport China Museum is home to the National Collections of Caughley and Coalport china.
Enginuity is a new interactive design and technology centre.
The Iron Bridge is known around the world as a symbol of the iron-led revolution that originated in the area. An exhibition about its history is in the original Tollhouse.
