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.
The Darby Houses are currently closed and will reopen from 25 July - 11 September, 10am-5pm.
Visitor information
The following facilities and rules apply at this attraction:
Wander around Rosehill House as if it’s 1850 and get a glimpse of an Industrialist’s life.
See family heirlooms in the very rooms that they were originally used.
Opening times
| Dates | Opening times |
|---|---|
| 4th Apr – 9th Oct 2022 | Monday to Sunday, 10am-5pm (25 July – 11 September only) |
In 2022 the Darby Houses will be open from 25 July - 11 September, 10am-5pm, only. They are closed at all other times.
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
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Family (1 Adult + up to 4 children) | £51.00 |
| Family Annual Pass (2 Adults + up to 4 children) | £82.00 |
| Adult | £31.00 |
| Child/Student | £20.00 |
Or see our single attraction tickets.
Individual Site Ticket Prices
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £6.50 |
| 60+ | £6.50 |
| Child | £4.25 |
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £12.00 |
| 60+ | £12.00 |
| Child | £7.75 |
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
