The birthplace of the Industrial Revolution

Ironbridge Gorge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and celebrated as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.   Set in a dramatic, wooded river valley, the area features 10 award winning museums and the iconic 1779 bridge, now managed by the National Trust.

Explore living history, pioneering engineering inventions and enjoy heritage rich walking trails.

Now here’s a challenge… how many can you visit in a day? The Ironbridge Gorge has so much to offer…You will not see it all in just one visit!

Buildings at Ironbridge

The iron bridge

Candle making demo at Ironbridge

Ironbridge building interior

Broseley pipework cemetery

Worth visiting…

Friendly policeman cycling at Ironbridge

Exploring Ironbridge.

Ironbridge gorge building