Jackfield, Ironbridge and Shropshire

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Jackfield, Ironbridge and Shropshire

Sightseeing

Ironbridge, the Severn Gorge and surroundings are just filled with things to see and do. As the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, Coalbrookdale and Blists Hill are 'must sees'. But don't forget some of the other, maybe less well-known site, such as Wroxeter Roman town, or Buildwas Abbey.
The starting point for any sightseeing visit. Buy your museums ticket here.
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The Ironbridge Gorge Museum
Coach Road
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The starting point for any sightseeing visit. Buy your museums ticket here.
Really interesting museum, well geared for children (excellent cafe too).
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Enginuity
10 Wellington Rd
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Really interesting museum, well geared for children (excellent cafe too).
Take a literal step back into the 19th century.
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Blists Hill Victoriaanse Stad
Legges Way
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Take a literal step back into the 19th century.
Jackfield was once world-renowned for its ceramic tiles. Explore the world of British tile design and manufacture.
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Jackfield Tile Museum
Salthouse Road
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Jackfield was once world-renowned for its ceramic tiles. Explore the world of British tile design and manufacture.
Famous manufacturer of tiles, successor to the Maws Tile Company. Just down the road, you can get custom-designed tiles made here.
Craven Dunnill Jackfield Ltd
Famous manufacturer of tiles, successor to the Maws Tile Company. Just down the road, you can get custom-designed tiles made here.
A picturesque hall and gardens within walking distance.
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Benthall Hall
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A picturesque hall and gardens within walking distance.
A limestone escarpment three miles from Much Wenlock. Views from the top take in Cheshire, Shropshire and Wales.
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Wenlock Edge
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A limestone escarpment three miles from Much Wenlock. Views from the top take in Cheshire, Shropshire and Wales.
Maybe not the largest example of a Cistercian abbey, but still a delight to wander around.
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Buildwas Abbey
Much Wenlock Road
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Maybe not the largest example of a Cistercian abbey, but still a delight to wander around.
Strech your legs and take the path to the top. The reward is a wonderful vista of Shropshire and the Welsh borders. Take a picnic, or in case you get tired, there's a refreshment kiosk half way up.
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The wrekin
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Strech your legs and take the path to the top. The reward is a wonderful vista of Shropshire and the Welsh borders. Take a picnic, or in case you get tired, there's a refreshment kiosk half way up.
National Trust: "An 18th-century mansion and estate shaped by a story of love and neglect"
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Cronkhill
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National Trust: "An 18th-century mansion and estate shaped by a story of love and neglect"
Believe it or not, just 10 miles away is Wroxeter, the site of one of the largest Roman towns in Britain.
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Romeinse stad Wroxeter
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Believe it or not, just 10 miles away is Wroxeter, the site of one of the largest Roman towns in Britain.
Fascinating English vineyard, with wine sampling. Who needs to go to France!
Wroxeter Roman Vineyard
Fascinating English vineyard, with wine sampling. Who needs to go to France!
Edwardian gentleman's residence, nice to combine with a trip to the Wrekin.
National Trust - Sunnycroft
200 Holyhead Rd
Edwardian gentleman's residence, nice to combine with a trip to the Wrekin.
One of Britains most famous working steam railways.
Severn Valley
One of Britains most famous working steam railways.
House and gardens, home to Earl of Bradford. Child friendly play area and miniature railway. Good restaurant/cafe and art gallery too.
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Weston Park
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House and gardens, home to Earl of Bradford. Child friendly play area and miniature railway. Good restaurant/cafe and art gallery too.
One for the kids (and dads) RAF Cosford air museum.
Cosford
One for the kids (and dads) RAF Cosford air museum.
Iron is what made the Severn Gorge famous. Learn about its history here.
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Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Coach Road
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Iron is what made the Severn Gorge famous. Learn about its history here.

Neighbourhoods

Just down the river from Ironbridge village, Jackfield offers a quiet alternative, yet a great centre to explore the area from.
Jackfield
Just down the river from Ironbridge village, Jackfield offers a quiet alternative, yet a great centre to explore the area from.
Ironbridge and Coalbrookdale are the heart of the locality, where the industrial revolution started. There are numerous museums and sightseeing points throughout the whole Ironbridge Gorge.
Coalbrookdale
Ironbridge and Coalbrookdale are the heart of the locality, where the industrial revolution started. There are numerous museums and sightseeing points throughout the whole Ironbridge Gorge.
Small village with local shops, just down the road from Jackfield,
Broseley
Small village with local shops, just down the road from Jackfield,

City/town information

The next stop down the Severn, with its High town and Low town, linked by funicular railway. Is home to the Severn Valley Railway - a must for children.
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Bridgnorth
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The next stop down the Severn, with its High town and Low town, linked by funicular railway. Is home to the Severn Valley Railway - a must for children.
Quaint Shropshire market town, home to first Olympic games of the modern era! Check out the second-hand bookshops, and the pottery and craft centre.
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Much Wenlock
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Quaint Shropshire market town, home to first Olympic games of the modern era! Check out the second-hand bookshops, and the pottery and craft centre.
County town, with over 600 listed buildings, Shrewsbury has centuries of history combined with interesting shopping from independent outlets.
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Shrewsbury
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County town, with over 600 listed buildings, Shrewsbury has centuries of history combined with interesting shopping from independent outlets.

Food scene

There are plenty of places to eat in and around Ironbridge, from pubs on the riverbank, through to some great up-market restaurants.
Wonderful cakes and teas. If you arrive before check in, this is a great place to wait.
The Tile Press Café
Wonderful cakes and teas. If you arrive before check in, this is a great place to wait.
Fine pub food and drink on the banks of the river, just down the road (5-10 minutes)
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The Half Moon Inn
174 Salthouse Rd
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Fine pub food and drink on the banks of the river, just down the road (5-10 minutes)
Good choice of beer and tasty pub grub. 15 minute walk.
Black Swan station
Good choice of beer and tasty pub grub. 15 minute walk.
Featuring a great, and varying choice of craft beers, before Covid, this place was usually packed out. We are just waiting to see...
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The Coracle Micropub And Beer Shop
27 High St
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Featuring a great, and varying choice of craft beers, before Covid, this place was usually packed out. We are just waiting to see...
Fantastic Thai restaurant.
Suree's Kitchen
9 Wharfage
Fantastic Thai restaurant.
A place to go if you want to splash out - for that special occasion.
Chez Maw Restaurant
Buildwas Road
A place to go if you want to splash out - for that special occasion.
Currently, the most up-market restaurant in Ironbridge. Small and intimate, book early!
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Restaurant Severn
33 High St
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Currently, the most up-market restaurant in Ironbridge. Small and intimate, book early!
Stylish bistro-cafe, great artisanal food.
The Furnace Kitchen
Coach Road
Stylish bistro-cafe, great artisanal food.
Artisan cafe, good for vegetarians/vegans.
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The Green Wood Café
Station Road
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Artisan cafe, good for vegetarians/vegans.
Varied and interesting menus.
The Water Rat Inn
29 Buildwas Rd
Varied and interesting menus.

Shopping

Artists, photographers, crafts, an amazing collection of individuals producing unique goods. Take home something special to remember your trip!
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Maws Craft Centre
205 Ferry Rd
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Artists, photographers, crafts, an amazing collection of individuals producing unique goods. Take home something special to remember your trip!
The original Merrythought Teddy Bears!
The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop
The original Merrythought Teddy Bears!
Wide range of gins, other spirits and beers. They do tastings from time to time.
Moonshine & Fuggles
6 The Square
Wide range of gins, other spirits and beers. They do tastings from time to time.
David Austin's roses are world-renowned. For the gardeners, this centre is considered to be one of the finest rose gardens in the world. Wonderful cafe for afternoon tea. You can come away with a unique souvenir of Shropshire too.
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David Austin Roses B.V.
Bowling Green Lane
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David Austin's roses are world-renowned. For the gardeners, this centre is considered to be one of the finest rose gardens in the world. Wonderful cafe for afternoon tea. You can come away with a unique souvenir of Shropshire too.
Nearest large supermarket.
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Tesco Superstore
Camden Street
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Nearest large supermarket.
Closest place to get food and petrol
Co-op Food - Petrol Broseley
Ironbridge Road
Closest place to get food and petrol

Activities

Nature, conservation and walks in and around the Gorge.
Severn Gorge Countryside Trust
Nature, conservation and walks in and around the Gorge.