Broseley Pipeworks

Enter a real-life time capsule of clay tobacco pipemakers

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walk into one of the last...

...clay tobacco pipe factories and see it as it was left when it finally closed its doors in the 1950s. Discover how this small village became known across the world.

2024 opening times

Broseley Pipeworks is open on selected dates throughout the summer. See Opening Times opposite for more information.

Visitors can explore the museum in their own time from 10am until 4pm, or take part in guided tours at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3pm.

The following facilities and rules apply at this attraction:

  • Disabled toilets
  • Ladies & Gents toilets
  • Shopping available
  • Guide dogs only

STEP INTO HISTORY

  • See the stunning, and very long, Churchwarden & Dutch Long Straw pipes
  • Explore the factory on a guided tour
  • Enjoy a video showing the skill of a clay tobacco pipemaker

Already have one of our great value PASSes? Click here to book your free guided tour.

Parking

PASS PLUS holders and Friends can park in our Broseley Pipeworks car park for free during their daytime visit by validating their PASS PLUS at the front desk when they arrive. Find out more. 

 

Walk to Broseley Pipeworks from the Museum of the Gorge 

We have created three walking routes that guide you through the beautiful Ironbridge Gorge between the Museum of the Gorge and three of our other museums, including the Broseley Pipeworks. To find out how to visit Broseley Pipeworks on foot, click here

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
4th Nov – 22nd Dec 2024 Closed
23rd Dec 2024 – 5th Jan 2025 Closed

See our opening times page for other attraction times.

Directions

The postcode for Broseley Pipeworks is TF12 5LX

See our directions page for further details.

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