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  1. How do I get there?
  2. When is it open?
  3. How much does it cost?
  4. Where can I eat?
  5. How long do I allow?
  6. Is it child friendly?
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1. How do I get there?

Exit J4 of M54. Follow signs for Ironbridge Gorge. Then follow signs for BlistsHill Museums. Continue for about one mile. Park at Coalport China Museum

Click here for further details and a map.

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2. When is it open?

10am- 5pm April-October

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3. How much does it cost?

The Annual Ticket and Passport represents fantastic value. It allows unlimited day time access to all 10 Ironbridge Gorge Museums, during normal opening hours, so you can return as often as you like for one year.

If after 12 months you have still not visited particular sites, you can return at any time in the future to make one free visit to the sites that you've missed.

Tickets are sold at all the Museums including the Visitor Information Centre in Ironbridge. Staff at all the entry points will be happy to help you make the most of your time in the Ironbridge Gorge. In addition Annual Tickets and Passports can be bought in advance by telephoning 01952 884391.

Check our Terms and Conditions for exclusions. Additional costs apply for some events and activities.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note that identification (such as a Bankers Card or Driving Licence) will be required when using the Annual Ticket and Passport.

Passport Tickets Book Online
Adult £14.95
60 Plus £12.95
Child Student £9.95
Family (2 A & 3 C) £48.00
Tar Tunnel only
Adult £1.95
60 Plus £1.75
Child Student £1.50


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4. Where can I eat?

Blists Hill Victorian Town Entrance Café. Approx 5 minutes drive.

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5. How long do I allow?

15 minutes

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6. Is it child friendly?

Children love putting on a hard hat and going underground.

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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.