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Shropshire is located in Central England close to the Welsh Border

Nearby Attractions

First time visitors are always amazed at just how much there is to see and do in Shropshire. Browse the list of attractions below for ideas of places to visit around Broseley & Ironbridge.

Things to see & do in the Ironbridge area


Benthall Hall
Benthall
Broseley
nr Ironbridge TF12 5RX
Tel: 01952 882 159
Email:
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust. 16th century stone house, stunning oak-panelled interior and carefully restored plantsman`s garden and kitchen garden

 
 

Blists Hill Victorian Town
Legges Way
Madeley
Ironbridge TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
Email: tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust group and one of the most popular attractions in Shropshire - a living outdoor museum where all the staff dress in period costume. Visit a host of restored Victorian buildings, shops, factories, schools to name just a few.

 

Buildwas Abbey
Buildwas
Ironbridge TF87 BW
Tel: 01952 433274
Email:
Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk
English Heritage. Cistercian Abbey ruins in beautiful location by the River Severn.

 
 

Coalport China Museum
Coalport
Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
Email: tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
National Collections of Caughley and Coalport china. Demonstration workshops and shop. Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Group

 
 
 

Darby Houses
Darby Rd
Coalbrookdale
Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
Email:
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
The restored homes of the Darby Family, located near to the Museum of Iron in Coalbrookdale. An Ironbridge Gorge Museum Site.

 
 
 

Enginuity
Coalbrookdale
Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
Email: tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
Enginuity is an interactive design and technology centre that aims to inspire and capture the imagination of everyone intrigued by the secrets of how things around them are made and how they work. An Ironbridge Gorge Museum Site.

 
 

Jackfield Tile Museum
Jackfield
Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
Email:
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
Displays of decorative tiles, geological exhibitions, workshops and shop. Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Group.

 
 
 

Museum of Iron
Coalbrookdale
Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
Email:
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
Darby furnace where ground breaking technology was used to smelt iron with coke resulting in the construction of the worlds first iron bridge built across the River Severn. An Ironbridge Gorge Museum Site.

 
 
 

Museum of the Gorge
The Wharfage
Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
Email:
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
An audio-video presentation will give you a flavour of what the gorge has to offer. There also is a scale model showing how busy the river was in Victorian times when it played a vital role transporting goods from place to place. Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Group

 
 
 

The Iron Bridge
Ironbridge TF8 7JS
Tel: 01952 884391
Email:
Web:
One of Shropshire's most famous landmarks and the world's first Iron Bridge.

 
 
 

The Tar Tunnel
Coalport
Ironbridge
Telford TF8 7HT
Tel: 01952 884391
Email: tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
Over 200 years ago natural bitumen trickled like treacle into pools. It was turned into pitch, lamp black and rheumatics remedies. Now you can walk along this brick-lined tunnel where the bitumen still oozes through the walls. Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Group

 
 
 

Ironbridge Arts & Framing
47 Newbridge Road
Ironbridge TF8 7BA
Tel: 01952 434020
Email: jenny@ironbridgeframing.co.uk
Web: www.ironbridgeframing.co.uk
Offering Original Fine Art, Art supplies and Bespoke Picture Framing. Our services are on a private by appointment basis because we recognize that your life is not 9-5. If it is important enough to frame it is important enough for us to spend devoted time with the selection process of your mounting and frame for your cherished item. We also have a private gallery in Ironbridge where we exhibit our works. See website for examples. Simply stated our goals are those of our customers, value, quality and service.

 
 
 
 

Ironbridge Open Air Museum of Steel Sculpture
Moss House
Cherry Tree Hill
Coalbrookdale Ironbridge TF8 7EF
Tel: 01952 433152
Email: pam.brown@virgin.net
Web: www.go2.co.uk/steelsculpture/
Over 60 sculptures displayed throughout 10 acres of superbly diverse landscape just outside the historic Ironbridge Gorge

 
 
 
 

The Green Wood Centre
Station Road
Coalbrookdale
Ironbridge TF8 7DR
Tel: 01952 432769
Email:
Web: www.greenwoodcentre.org.uk
Enviromental craft centre offering workshops and products for sale. Cafe and woodland walks.

 
 
 

Things to see & do nearby - within approx 15 miles of Ironbridge


Beverley Fry Artist
Marsh Barn
Much Wenlock TF13 6PN
Tel: 01952 728576
Email:
Web: www.beverleyfry.co.uk
Paintings, Drawings and Prints for Sale, Commissions & Art Workshops. Visit her Much Wenlock studio or join one of her regular artist's workshops - please phone or email for appointment.

 
 
 

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway
6A Castle Terrace
Bridgnorth WV16 4AH
Tel: 01746 762052
Email: Office@bridgnorthcliffrailway.co.uk
Web: www.bridgnorthcliffrailway.co.uk
Unique and historic Victorian Cliff Railway. Opened in 1892 to link High Town with Low Town and riverside quay. The oldest and steepest inland funicular railway in England

 
 
 

Mill Farm Riding Centre
Hughley
Shrewsbury
SY5 6NT SY5 6NT
Tel: 01746 785645
Email: mfrc1@tiscali.co.uk
Web: www.millfarmridingcentre.co.uk
Lessons for every ability in our large outdoor all-weather school, individual and group lessons. DIY and full livery are available, as well as horses for loan. For those wishing to bring their horse on holiday we offer B&B for you, stabling and pasture for your horse. With Mill Farm as your base, enjoy varied and safe rides in this spectacular corner of Shropshire. Special rides including Beach Rides, Childrens Acivities, hacks, and pub rides.

 
 
 
 

Rays Farm Country Matters
Billingsley
Bridgnorth WV16 6PF
Tel: 01299 841255
Email:
Web: www.raysfarm.com
Beauty and wonder in tranquil countryside haven with over 50 owls, many breeds of deer, goats and lots more friendly, cuddly animals. Woodland walk with picnic areas and beautiful wood carvings. Tea room & gift shop.

 

Shrewsbury Folk Festival
The Agricultural Showground
Berwick Road
Shrewsbury SY1 2PF
Tel: 01746 768813
Email: sandra@shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
Web: www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
The Midland's biggest annual folk festival held every August bank holiday weekend. See website for details of this years event!

 
 

Sun Valley Canoeing
65 Friar's Street
Bridgnorth WV16 4BJ
Tel: 07774 907326
Email: sunvalleycanoeing@calder.com
Web: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/sun-valley-canoeing
The Sun Valley Canoeing company has been running since 1988 and specialises in Canadian-style canoe trips for families, office parties, school parties, sports clubs and all types of out door venture clubs alike whether novice or expert

 
 
 
 

The Edge Adventure Activities
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 727491
Email: info@theedgeadventure.co.uk
Web: www.theedgeadventure.co.uk
Based in rural Shropshire, The Edge offers a huge range of activities including Quad Biking / Trekking, Mountain Boarding / Grass boarding, 4x Mountain Biking, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Off Road Karting, Archery and Team Building Activities such as High Ropes, Zip Line and Orienteering

 
 
 
 

The Edge Mountainboarding & Quad Bike Centre
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 727491
Email: info@theedgeadventure.co.uk
Web: www.ridetheedge.co.uk
Mountainboarding is an exciting cross between snowboarding and skateboarding - big in America and growing fast in Europe. Now you have the opportunity to try it for yourself in Shropshire and once you have, you'll be hooked! Quad Biking and a range of other activities now also available - see website for latest information.

 
 

Twenty Twenty Gallery
3/4 High Street
Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
Tel: 01952 727952
Email: info@twenty-twenty.co.uk
Web: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk
Contemporary craft and fine art gallery and shop in the centre of the delightful town of Much Wenlock. Arts Council recognised the gallery holds monthly exhibitions and offers the ‘Own Art’ making art affordable loan scheme.

 
 
 
 

Wenlock Olympian Trail
Much Wenlock
Tel:
Email:
Web: www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk/
Much Wenlock is where Dr. William Penny Brookes inspired the Modern Olympic Games. The trail starts and ends at the Much Wenlock Museum, near the town square in High Street. In the museum a magnificent collection of Wenlock Olympian Society artefacts are on display illustrating the significant role of Much Wenlock in the revival of the Modern Olympic Games.

 
 
 
 

Attingham Park
Atcham
Shrewsbury SY4 4TP
Tel: 01743 708162
Email:
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust: Magnificent House and Deer Park built in 1785. Special events throughout the season.

 
 

Bridgnorth Castle & Gardens
Castle Hill
Bridgnorth WV16 4AL
Tel:
Email:
Web:
Perched high on a sandstone cliff overlooking the Severn Valley the remains of this Norman castle keep now lean at a precarious fifteen degrees - more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa!

 
 

Bridgnorth Town Hall
High St
Bridgnorth WV16 4DW
Tel: 01746 762231
Email:
Web:
Dominating the High Street this magnificent timber framed building was built in 1652. The splendidly preserved interior containing numerous historical town artifacts which must be seen.

 
 

Cronkhill Villa (NT)
Atcham
Nr Shrewsbury SY5 6JP SY5 6JP
Tel: 01743 708162
Email: cronkhill@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
A early 19th century villa near Shrewsbury. Please note only open on selected days throughout the year. See National Trust website for details.

 
 
 

Daniels Mill
Eardington
Bridgnorth WV16 5JL
Tel: 01746 762753
Email:
Web:
Daniels Mill is one of Shropshire's gems. It holds the distinction of having the largest diameter waterwheel of any working corn mill in England.

 
 

Dudmaston Hall
Quatt
Bridgnorth WV15 6QN
Tel: 01746 780866
Email:
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust House, Parklands & Gardens. Home of Labouchere family. House contains extensive and varied art collections, botanical art, costumes and much more.

 
 

Haughmond Abbey
Upton Magna
Shrewsbury SY4 4RV
Tel: 01743 709661
Email:
Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk
English Heritage - Extensive remains of 12th century Augustinian Abbey

 
 
 

Much Wenlock Museum
The Memorial Hall
High Street
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 727679
Email: much.wenlock.museum@shrophire.gov.uk
Web: www.shropshireonline.gov.uk/museums.nsf
Included a collection of Wenlock Olympian Society artefacts illustrating the significant role of Much Wenlock in the revival of the Modern Olympic Games.

 
 
 

Northgate Museum
Bridgnorth
Tel: 01746 762830
Email:
Web: www.northgatemuseum.org.uk
A fascinating collection of town artifacts run by Bridgnorth & District Historical Society.

 
 
 
 

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford
Cosford
Shifnal TF11 8UP
Tel: 01902 376 200
Email: cosford@rafmuseum.org
Web: www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Cosford is one of the UK's top aircraft museums. The huge site houses over 70 aircraft and a host of exhibitions and features, including the new Cold War exhibition.

 
 
 

Sabrina River Boat Cruises
Victoria Quay
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01244 325394
Email:
Web:
Half-hour river cruises on the River Severn at Shrewsbury. Available weekends and school holidays during the summer.

 
 
 

Severn Valley Railway
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
Tel: 01299 409816
Email: info@svr.co.uk
Web: www.svr.co.uk
Premier Heritage Railway operating on the beautiful Severn Valley line from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster

 
 

Sunnycroft Villa
Holyhead Road
Wellington
Telford TF1 2DR
Tel: 01952 242884
Email:
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Late Victorian gentleman`s villa which has survived largely unaltered. The grounds are a mini estate with pigsties, stables, kitchen garden, orchards, conservatory, flower garden and superb Wellingtonia avenue.

 
 
 

Telford Ice Rink
St. Quentin Gate
Town Centre
Telford TF3 4JQ
Tel: 0845 155 9966
Email:
Web: www.telford.gov.uk/icerink

 
 
 
 

Telford Steam Railway
Bridge Rd
Horsehay
Telford TF4 2NF
Tel: 07765 858348
Email:
Web: www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk
Telford Steam Railway is a preserved railway operated by a small and friendly team of volunteers on Sundays and bank holidays.

 
 
 

The Engine House
Station Road
Highley
Shropshire
Nr Bridgnorth WV16 6NP
Tel: 01746 862387
Email: enginehouse@svr.co.uk
Web: www.svr.co.uk
Impressive new visitor centre with exhibitions about the Severn Valley Railway

 
 
 

The Shropshire Hills Shuttle
Shropshire Hills and beyond!
Tel: 01588 673888
Email: shuttle@tess.org.uk
Web: www.shropshirehillsshuttles.co.uk
A series of Shuttle Bus Services offering "green" routes to the more remote villages and attractions. The 2007 Shuttle bus season will run at weekends and Bank Holidays from 7th April to 28th October inclusive.

 
 
 
 

The Wrekin
Near Telford
Tel:
Email:
Web:
The Wrekin is 1,334 ft hill located near to Telford and dominating the central Shropshire landscape. The phrase "all-around-the-Wrekin" is often used by locals to describe a long-winded route, as in "He went all-around-the Wrekin to get here". Various walks to the summit and spectacular views once you get there!!

 
 
 

Wenlock Edge
Much Wenlock
Tel:
Email:
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Wenlock Edge is a long wooded escarpment stretching from The Wrekin to Craven Arms. The limestone ridge is the remains of a coral reef, so there are lots of opportunities for fossil hunting amongst the exposed rocks. The area is very popular with walkers and the National Trust own a seven mile stretch of the ridge.

 
 
 

Wenlock Pottery
Shineton Street
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 727600
Email: david.a.archer@btinternet.com
Web: www.wenlockpottery.co.uk
Traditional home-thown pottery for sale, with cafe.

 
 
 
 

Wenlock Priory
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 727466
Email:
Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk
English Heritage - Beautiful remains of large Cluniac Priory

 
 
 

Weston Park
Weston-under-Lizard
Nr Shifnal TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
Email: enquiries@weston-park.com
Web: www.weston-park.com
Striking 17th century house, gardens and parkland with a range of features for all age groups.

 
 

Wonderland Telford
Telford Town Park
Telford TF3 4AY
Tel: 01952 591 633
Email: info@wonderlandtelford.com
Web: www.wonderlandtelford.com
Where nursery rhymes and fairy tales come to life. Discover favourite characters and their houses. Visit the dinosaurs in Dinosaur valley, the Dragon's crazy castle or indoor soft play area. Also features the magical Winter Wonderland during the run-up to Christmas.

 
 
 

Wroxeter Roman City
Wroxeter
Shrewsbury SY5 6PH
Tel: 01743 761330
Email:
Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk
English Heritage. Roman name "Viroconium", the excavated remains of the second largest Roman city in Britain. Impressive ruins include 2nd century baths and remains of a huge gateway. According to Graham Phillips in his book 'King Arthur - The True Story', King Arthur moved into the abandoned Viroconium after the Romans left and re-named it Camelot!

 
 
 

Wroxeter Roman Vineyard
Wroxeter
Shrewsbury SY5 6PQ
Tel: 01743 761888
Email: wine@wroxetervineyard.co.uk
Web: www.wroxetervineyard.co.uk
Shropshire's finest wines... visit the vineyard, see the lavender and Roman Sheep - free wine tasting!

 
 
 

The Wenlock Collection
53 High St
Much Wenlock TF13 6AE
Tel: 01952 728285
Email: margaret@wenlockcollection.co.uk
Web: www.wenlockcollection.co.uk
Retailers of Moorcroft, Spode & Cobridge Pottery, Isle of Wight Glass and hand-made reproduction furniture. All customers are offered a unique personal tour of our beautiful shop.

 
 
 
 

Shropshire Archives
Castle Gates
Shrewsbury SY1 2AQ
Tel: 01743 255 350
Email:
Web: www.shropshireonline.gov.uk/archives.nsf
Shropshire Archives are your first stop for Shropshire Family History / Geneology / Local History! They hold over 5 miles (nearly 9 kilometres) of material relating to Shropshire past and present.

 
 
 
 

The Place - Oakengates Theatre
Limes Walk
Oakengates
Telford TF2 6EP
Tel: 01952 382382
Email:
Web: www.oakengates.ws
Main entertainment and theatre venue.

 
 
 
 
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