Darby Houses

Explore how ‘the other half’ lived during the 18th & 19th centuries at the Darby Family homes.

Dynasty of Ironfounders – the homes that the Darbys built

Take the short walk from Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron up the hill to the beautiful Darby Houses, former homes to the Darby family. Rosehill House, built in 1738, and Dale House, built in 1717, sit on the hillside overlooking Coalbrookdale. Wander around Rosehill House as if it’s 1850 and get a glimpse of an Industrialist’s life.

Opening times
Ticket Prices
Directions

The following facilities and rules apply at this attraction:

Guide dogs only

Opening times

Opening times
Dates	Opening times
25th Mar – 3rd Nov 2019	Monday to Sunday, 12pm-4pm *
4th Nov 2019 – 29th Mar 2020	CLOSED 30/09/2019 - 29/03/20

Darby Houses are open for the 2019 summer season from 25 March until 29 September. The Houses will re-open on 30 March 2020.

See our opening times page for other attraction times.

Directions

The postcode for Darby Houses is TF8 7EW

See our directions page for further details.

Annual Passports

We only sell Annual Passport tickets online.

Annual Passport Tickets
Ticket Type	Walk Up Price	Online Saver Price
Family (1 Adult + their children)	£50.00	£47.50
Family (2 Adults + their children)	£70.00	£66.50
Adult	£26.50	£25.15
Child/Student	£16.50	£15.65
Senior 60+	£20.50	£19.45
Add on a Blists Hill Guide Book	£4.95	£4.95

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Or see our single attraction tickets.

Individual Site Ticket Prices

Darby Houses
Ticket Type	Price
Adult	£5.95
60+	£4.95
Child	£3.95

Combo ticket:
- Darby Houses
- Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Ticket Type	Price
Adult	£11.50
60+	£10.50
Child	£7.50

Or see our passport tickets.

Don't Miss...

Dressing up in period costume at Rosehill House
Enjoy the stunning view of Coalbrookdale from every floor
Take a look at Abraham Darby III’s original desk in Dale House
See family memorabilia, including costume and letters

Is there a cashpoint?

You can withdraw money from our free-to-use cash machine at Blists Hill Victorian Town or from the Co-op in Ironbridge town.

Can I bring my dog?

Assistance dogs are welcome to visit with you, other dogs are welcome at Blists Hill Victorian Town only.

How long will my visit last?

We suggest a visit to the Darby Houses will take at about 1 hour.

These are our recommended visit times:

Blists Hill Victorian Town	3+ hours
Coalport China Museum	1.5 hours
Tar Tunnel	20 minutes
Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron	1.5 hours
Darby Houses	1 hour
Enginuity	2 hours
Iron Bridge & Tollhouse	30 minutes
Museum of The Gorge	45 minutes
Jackfield Tile Museum	1.5 hours
Broseley Pipeworks	1 hour

Is there anything for kids to do?

There’s a great family trail around the Coalbrookdale site to follow, pick it up from reception on arrival.

Children must be accompanied by an adult whilst visiting.

Are the houses suitable for visitors with disabilities?

Darby Houses have limited access to wheelchair users
They are approached via a steep hill. If approaching from the Museum of Iron, it is suggested that you park in the small car park to the side of the Houses. Spaces are limited and available on a first come first served basis
Ramps give access to the first floors of both houses
Dales house is all on one level
There is an accessible toilet on site
Rosehill House is on two floors. No lift is currently available to upper floor
Paths between houses are mixed surface, including gravel
Guides are available to talk to guests about the contents of the houses
Ask at reception for the best route if you are using a wheelchair
Download an Access Guide

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