Each of Shropshire’s visitor information offices is managed by welcoming, friendly staff who are pleased to point the way through our beautiful county. You can pick up local leaflets, maps on walking, cycling and sightseeing, books and often Shropshire souvenirs too. In Shrewsbury the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) is housed in the same building as […]
Read MoreIronbridge Gorge is wonderfully scenic and peaceful now, with the River Severn flowing past thickly-wooded banks. But in past centuries this area couldn’t have been more different. It was heavily mined and quarried for coal, iron ore, limestone and clay from the 1500s, with furnaces and foundries, factories and workshops appearing from the 1700s. In […]
Read MoreThe Visitor Information Centre (VIC) can be found within Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, right in the centre of Shrewsbury town. We can help visitors to the town with information on the town, on what there is to see and do, how to get around the county and how to get the most out of […]
More InfoThe Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust is pleased to announce that the Museum of the Gorge in Ironbridge is now open following essential conservation work. Visitors to the museum, a former warehouse used to transport goods by river during the Industrial Revolution, are able to see the building’s architecture, enjoy new displays and learn more about […]
Read MoreMeet the real grafters of the Gorge – May half term fun in the Ironbridge Valley of Invention Take a trip back to a time when the spectacular Ironbridge Gorge was dirty and downright dangerous for the everyday workers at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. Visitors to the Ironbridge Gorge Museums can explore the gritty […]
Read MoreWelcome to Bridgnorth Library – Your Community and Visitor Information Point We offer you a very warm welcome and a wealth of information for both residents and visitors. If you are looking for ideas for places to visit in Bridgnorth or across the county we have a range of leaflets and local event information. Our […]
More InfoIronbridge View Townhouse is an unmissable award winning holiday home, set within the historic Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire. Stunning views of the world’s first Iron Bridge – an iconic symbol of the Industrial Revolution can be enjoyed from the cosy sofa in the living room. The 5-star gold holiday home has won many awards over […]
More InfoDon’t be fooled by Shropshire’s sleepy appearance; over the years remarkable ideas, discoveries and innovations that originated here, have gone on to change the world. The Industrial Revolution started in Ironbridge, Charles Darwin was born and schooled in Shrewsbury, Much Wenlock is believed to be the inspiration for the modern Olympic Games and Thomas Telford […]
Read MoreVisitors to the Ironbridge Gorge will be in for a treat throughout the Easter break as The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust lays on a series of fun family Easter themed events. The Easter festivities begin on Saturday 1 April with a very special celebration day for Blists Hill’s 50th anniversary. Opening on the 1 […]
Read MoreIronbridge Gorge Museum Trust celebrates 150th anniversary of Jackfield Craven Dunnill Tile factory with £1.50 entry to Jackfield Tile Museum Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 February Sunday 25 February 2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Craven Dunnill tile factory, now Jackfield Tile Museum. To celebrate, the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust is hosting […]
Read MoreShropshire welcomes… romantic couples If you’re looking to get away for some quality time with someone you love, head to Shropshire. The county has all sorts of places to stay that are perfect for kindling or reviving a bit of romance in a relationship. We’ve picked out ten that are really special for a getaway […]
Read MoreAs Shropshire begins to re-open and accommodation, attractions, shops, restaurants and bars start to welcome visitors once again, we have created a guide below with some FAQs about what you might need to know before you go, along with the latest official coronavirus UK guidance. The health and safety of visitors, delegates and residents is […]
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