Ironbridge 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 MoreIs iron the greatest material ever made? Find out how iron, and particularly Coalbrookdale iron, changed the course of the world. See stunning exhibits, exquisite art castings and functional cookware all made from iron. Stop by the brand-new destination restaurant, the Furnace Kitchen, now open for all visitors. Things To See CAST-IRON CRAZY Be wowed […]
More InfoMeet 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 MoreRainy weather gets a bad reputation. While yes, wet weather certainly ruins picnics and hikes, there are still plenty of fun activities to do indoors, both with your family or with your partner. Here are 5 of the best things to do on rainy days in Shropshire. RAF Cosford A trip to RAF Museum Cosford […]
Read MoreFor the 2023 Heritage Open Days and the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival, on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September we will be giving free access to our Coalbrookdale sites, which will also host a range of special events and activities for all ages. For this weekend […]
If you’re a history buff, you’ll be in your element exploring Shropshire. The county is jam-packed with historical sights. They range from the substantial remains of one of Britain’s biggest Roman towns to the many attractions associated with the Industrial Revolution at Ironbridge Gorge. You can also discover a host of medieval castles – built […]
Read MoreJoin us this September at the Engine Shop in Enginuity for the return of our popular Coalbrookdale Beer Festival. We will have a variety of beers sourced from local breweries, as well as breweries […]
Join us for a celebration of ‘Astounding Inventions’ at Coalbrookdale, the home of the inventor of the electric car, Thomas Parker! Walk a living timeline of vehicular innovation; start at […]
Stunning 3,000-year-old gold pendant to go on public display for the first time Rare 3,000-year-old sun pendant to be displayed to the public for the first time at Shropshire Council’s Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery as part of the British Museum’s National Programmes. Shrewsbury Museum will also be fundraising to acquire other finds close […]
Read MoreDon’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 MoreJoin us this September at the Engine Shop in Enginuity for the first ever Coalbrookdale Beer Festival. When? Friday 29 September, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday 30 September, 12:00 pm […]
The Royal Air Force Museum is delighted to announce it has been awarded investment from The National Lottery Heritage Lottery Fund for its Inspiring Everyone: RAF Museum Midlands Development Programme. This ambitious project will deliver a major regional engagement programme, alongside a site transformation. An immersive exhibition will explore today’s RAF, a new Learning Centre will […]
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