The Old Furnace
WHERE ONE INNOVATION CHANGED THE WORLD FOREVER
Discover the original blast furnace where Abraham Darby I perfected the iron smelting technique that triggered the Industrial Revolution and changed our lives forever.
Stand where it all began
Learn more about the innovation that changed the world.
- Stand in the remains of the blast furnace where the Industrial Revolution began
- Look down into the heart of the furnace
Enjoy historic Coalbrookdale
Today Coalbrookdale is calm and tranquil, but traces of its industrial past remain.
- Imagine what the 18th-century Gorge was like as you stroll by building remains and under the viaduct
- Take a walk through the lush green surroundings of Coalbrookdale
Parking information
Please note parking charges apply across all museum car parks. PASS PLUS and Friends can park for free during their daytime visit by validating their PASS PLUS at the front desk on arrival.
You can pay for parking with a debit/credit card at machines on-site or online within 48 hours of your visit.
Experience Ironbridge your way
To help you get the most out of your visit, we’ve created tailored itineraries to guide you around our sites in the Ironbridge Gorge.
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