Where Great Minds Changed the World

Come and explore the extraordinary at Ironbridge Valley of Invention.

Be inspired by a story of creativity, craftsmanship and innovation which changed the world across 10 fascinating museums in the stunning Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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

Explore Ironbridge Valley of Invention

Set within the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ironbridge Valley of Invention is situated 5 miles from Telford Town Centre in Shropshire.

Stretching along the River Severn, our award-winning museums are within 6 square miles of the Ironbridge Gorge, widely regarded as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

Plan Your Visit

Blists Hill Victorian Town

Blists Hill Victorian Town

Travel back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian life

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Enginuity

Enginuity

Fire up the fun with hands-on science and engineering

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Tar Tunnel

Tar Tunnel

Get a glimpse of what lies beneath the Ironbridge Gorge

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Jackfield Tile Museum

Jackfield Tile Museum

Discover how tiles by British designers decorated interiors around the world

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Coalport China Museum

Coalport China Museum

Marvel at spectacular ceramic creations and extraordinary craftsmanship

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Broseley Pipeworks

Broseley Pipeworks

Enter a real-life time capsule of clay tobacco pipemakers

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Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

Get closer to the material that made the modern world

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Darby Houses

Darby Houses

Explore the homes of the Coalbrookdale Ironmasters

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The Old Furnace

The Old Furnace

Where iron changed lives forever

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The Iron Bridge & Tollhouse

The Iron Bridge & Tollhouse

Stand on top of the world's first iron bridge

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Museum of the Gorge

Museum of the Gorge

Gateway to the world, and your gateway to the Gorge

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Of all the museums I've dragged my children to over the years in the UK, that I love, Blists Hill Victorian Town has been the number one box office smash hit.

Dan Snow
25 May 2023

This place Is absolutely amazing. We love it. You can change your money into old time money and spend it in all the shops and pub. You can buy fish and chips and also eat them in the pub with a open log fire. Been a few times and can't wait to go back.

Rated 5 out of 5

D. Davies Google
12 January 2023

This trip has reminded me that, simply, this is the greatest concentration of historical sites in the UK. If you make one visit to the UK, and you want to visit one heritage spot, make it Ironbridge.

Dan Snow
25 May 2023

Great historical day out with lots to see and experience. Adventure playground for kids. If doing other museums around Ironbridge it is worth getting the Pass.

Rated 5 out of 5

D. Birkin Google
29 December 2022

Great historic place all staff there were in period costumes and were extremely helpful, especially with my historic questioning. I learnt a lot.

Rated 5 out of 5

C. James Google
03 January 2023

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