A short walk from Coalport China Museum, alongside the Shropshire Canal, takes you to the Tar Tunnel.
Over 200 years ago natural bitumen trickled like treacle into pools. It was turned into pitch, lamp black and rheumatics remedies. Now you can walk along this brick-lined tunnel where the bitumen still oozes through the walls. Don't forget to pick up your hard hat on the way in.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
13/02/2012 - 17/02/2012 Celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon
Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dragon with drop-in workshops at Coalport China Museum this February half-term.
23/03/2012 - 30/09/2012 CORE
Make sure you don't miss this exciting brand new digital art installation by renowned international artist Kurt Hentschläger.
*Activities and demonstrations vary from day to day and some activities carry an additional cost. Call 01952 433424 to check what is happening.
The IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUM TRUST, Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, TF8 7DQ is a limited company registered in England under the Companies Act 1948 Reg No. 918560 and the Charities Act 1960 Ref No. 503717-R.
The Ironbridge Gorge is a World Heritage Site.
