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
The following facilities and rules apply at this attraction:
While you're at The Old Furnace
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 beautiful walks in and around the woodlands at Coalbrookdale, many noted by markers.
Parking
PASS PLUS holders and Friends can park in our Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron and Enginuity car parks for free during their daytime visit by validating their PASS PLUS at the front desk when they arrive. Find out more.
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
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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
Dates | Opening times |
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22nd Jul – 1st Sep 2024 | Monday to Sunday, 10am-5pm |
2nd – 29th Sep 2024 | Monday to Sunday, 10am-5pm |
30th Sep – 25th Oct 2024 | Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm |
26th Oct – 3rd Nov 2024 | Monday to Sunday, 10am-4pm |
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.