Filming & Location Hire
Nestled within the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site, our ten unique museums offer an authentic backdrop for your next production. Whether you're filming a period drama, historical documentary, music video, or corporate film, our diverse locations provide immersive settings that span the Industrial Revolution to the mid-20th century.
Why choose Ironbridge?
- Strategic location: Located in Telford, Shropshire, we're just 45 minutes from Birmingham and under 3 hours from London, with excellent transport links via rail and road
- Authentic period settings: From the streets of Blists Hill Victorian Town to the ornate Georgian interiors of the Darby Houses, our sites offer genuine historical environments without the need for extensive set dressing
- Versatile locations: Our venues have successfully hosted a variety of productions, including Doctor Who, The Antiques Roadshow, Belgravia and The Apprentice
- Comprehensive on-site facilities: Enjoy access to dressing rooms, green rooms, production offices, ample parking, and catering services to support your crew's needs.
Explore our iconic locations
- Blists Hill Victorian Town: Experience a recreated Victorian town complete with shops, a pub, a bank, and industrial areas
- Coalport China Museum: Film amidst original kilns and workshops of a 19th-century porcelain factory
- Jackfield Tile Museum: Capture the intricate designs of Britain's decorative tile industry within a restored factory setting
- Darby Houses: Step into the refined world of 18th-century Quaker industrialists in these elegantly preserved homes.
Production support
Our experienced team is dedicated to facilitating a smooth filming process:
- Flexible scheduling: While we prefer filming outside of public opening hours, we can accommodate daytime shoots with coordination to ensure a quality experience for all visitors
- Permits & insurance: We require public liability insurance (minimum £10 million), along with risk assessments and method statements
- Location fees: Fees are determined based on the scope and requirements of your project.
Get in touch
Discover how Ironbridge Gorge Museums can serve as the perfect setting for your production.
Call: 01952 435900
Email: marketing@ironbridge.org.uk
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Film & TV Locations Guide
Explore our expansive historic estate, recreated Victorian Town, production facilities and more, all located within the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site near Telford, by flicking through our dedicated Film & TV Locations Guide.
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