A man and women stand inside the protective cover building of the Old Furnace, gazing up at the historic brick built furnace which kickstarted the industrial revolution.

The Old Furnace

Ignite ideas - Where iron changed lives forever

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Walk around the original furnace where Abraham Darby I perfected the world-changing iron smelting technique.

  • Discover the furnace at the heart of Ironbridge
  • The catalyst that changed industry
  • Walk through an historic valley landscape

Visitor information


Opening times
Ticket Prices
Directions

The following facilities and rules apply at this attraction:

  • Tea & Coffee available
  • Disabled toilets
  • Keep dogs on a lead
  • Restaurants available
  • Shopping available

While you're at The Old Furnace

Pop in to the Furnace Kitchen to refuel for the rest of your day. Enjoy cakes and coffees, brunch, lunch and savoury snacks.

Whilst you are here you can also visit Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron and the Darby Houses (seasonal opening). Kids will love stretching their imagination at the nearby Enginuity.

There are lovely walks in and around the woodlands at Coalbrookdale, many noted by markers.

INTRODUCING IRONBRIDGE

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Discover the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site

GET INVOLVED

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Hands-on fun and interactive experiences

BE INSPIRED

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Explore our awe-inspiring collections 

DISCOVER INNOVATION

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Step in to the historical heart of Ironbridge

Opening times

Opening times
Dates Opening times
6th Nov – 23rd Dec 2023 Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm
27th Dec 2023 – 7th Jan 2024 Monday to Sunday, 10am-4pm
8th – 21st Jan 2024 Closed

All museums are closed 24, 25 & 26 December.

See our opening times page for other attraction times.

Directions

The postcode for The Old Furnace is TF8 7DQ

See our directions page for further details.