Internationally known as a birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, the Ironbridge Gorge is an exciting, inspirational and beautiful World Heritage Site. This landscape is where the industrial pioneers shaped our modern world. From smelting iron with coke to building the world's first iron bridge, this was a valley of discovery and invention. Today the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site is home to 10 award winning museums. Each connects you to a unique part of our world changing story. Collectively they create one of the world's must see destinations.
Blists Hill Victorian Town: Start your adventure at the Bank and exchange modern money for pounds, shillings and pence. Explore atmospheric shops, homes and workshops. See traditional skills in action as you experience the Victorian way of life and how it connects with all of our lives today. Treat yourself to traditionally prepared fish & chips. In the summer season take a trip on a horse and carriage and experience the thrill of the fairground. Enjoy special events and school holiday activities throughout the year.
Enginuity: Enjoy a fun-filled day out that fuels the imagination and sheds new light on Design & Technology. Get involved with exciting exhibits reactions against a robot and discover your inner designer at our fun school holiday workshops.
Coalport China Museum: Discover a world-class collection of Coalport and Caughley china. Admire beautiful ceramics made for Royalty and everyday people, in the atmospheric buildings of the former factory where they were once made. Also, watch traditional ceramic skills in action and join in our school holiday activities.and work as a family to pull a steam locomotive by hand or generate electricity from flowing water. Use cutting edge technology to test your
Jackfield Tile Museum: Explore this vast former Victorian tile factory filled with magnificent British tiles. Stunning galleries and nostalgic room settings are filled with thousands of dazzling tiles. See tile making brought to life by skilled craftspeople.
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