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.
EXPERIENCE IRONBRIDGE YOUR WAY
To help you get the most out of your visit to Ironbridge Valley of Invention, we’ve created three tailored itineraries to guide you around our sites in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ironbridge Gorge.
INTRODUCING IRONBRIDGE
Discover the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site
GET INVOLVED
Hands-on fun and interactive experiences
BE INSPIRED
Explore our awe-inspiring collections
DISCOVER INNOVATION
Step in to the historical heart of Ironbridge
Opening times
| Dates | Opening times |
|---|---|
| 4th Nov – 22nd Dec 2024 | Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm |
| 23rd Dec 2024 – 5th Jan 2025 | Monday to Sunday, 10am-4pm |
| 6th – 17th Jan 2025 | Closed |
| 18th Jan – 16th Feb 2025 | Wednesday 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.