How to get here
The Ironbridge Gorge is in Shropshire, 5 miles (8km) south of Telford Town Centre and is well signposted on all major roads.
Exit M54 junctions 4 or 6. Follow the brown and white tourism signs for Ironbridge Gorge.
There are three approach roads into the Ironbridge Gorge. Take the appropriate route for the museum of your choice:
- Follow 'Blists Hill Museums' to get to...
Blists Hill Victorian Town, Coalport China Museum and Tar Tunnel - Follow 'Ironbridge Museums' to get to...
Jackfield Tile Museum, Broseley Pipeworks, Museum of The Gorge and The Iron Bridge & Tollhouse - Follow 'Coalbrookdale Museums' to get to...
Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron, Enginuity and Darby Houses
IMPORTANT VISITOR INFORMATION
Severn Trent are undertaking extensive sewage treatment plant works in Ironbridge over the coming months. As a result there will be a number of road closures from 30 September until mid-January 2020. Diversions will be clearly signed and access to all museums will remain unaffected. Details of the closures are below.
30 September - 22 November: Waterloo Street, Ironbridge will be closed to traffic. (This is the road from the roundabout at the top of Ironbridge High St to Jackfield Bridge on the north-side [Ironbridge] of the River)
25 November - 17 January: B4373 Ladywood, Jackfield will be closed to traffic. (This is the road from Jackfield Bridge to the hairpin bend on the south-side [Broseley] of the River)
If you need help planning your route around the Gorge do call us on 01952 433424.
Here is a list of the postcodes for our museums to use on your sat-nav or phone:
| Museum | Postcode |
|---|---|
| Blists Hill Victorian Town | TF7 5UD |
| Enginuity | TF8 7DQ |
| Jackfield Tile Museum | TF8 7LJ |
| Coalport China Museum | TF8 7HT |
| Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron | TF8 7DQ |
| Museum of The Gorge | TF8 7NH |
| Darby Houses | TF8 7EW |
| Tar Tunnel | TF8 7HT |
| The Iron Bridge & Tollhouse | TF8 7JP |
| Broseley Pipeworks | TF12 5LX |
There is car parking at, or near to, each of the museums.
You only need one ticket for a whole day to park in museum car parks. It costs £3.00 and covers parking in the following car parks:
- Blists Hill Victorian Town
- Coalport China Museum & Tar Tunnel
- Jackfield Tile Museum
- Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron & Darby Houses
- Enginuity
- Broseley Pipeworks
The car parks adjacent to the Iron Bridge & Tollhouse, Museum of The Gorge and other central Ironbridge locations are Local Authority Pay & Display car parks and a separate ticket is required.
Parking is free in Museum car parks for Blue Badge holders. Coach Parking is free at all car parks. Motorhome parking is available at all museums, excluding Broseley Pipeworks.
Parking at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron is free if you are just coming to the Furnace Kitchen - simply let the team have your registration number when ordering.
Park and Ride
Ironbridge Park & Ride and Gorge Connect services link many of the museums and operate on many weekends during the summer. For all information about these services including timetables visit www.telford.gov.uk/ironbridgeparkandride