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Internationally recognised as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
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Our Museums:
📍 Blists Hill Victorian Town
📍 Coalport China Museum
📍 Tar Tunnel
📍 Jackfield Tile Museum
📍 The Iron Bridge Tollhouse
📍 Museum of The Gorge
📍 Broseley Pipeworks
📍 Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
📍 Enginuity
📍 The Darby Houses
🍕 The Furnace Kitchen

01/06/2026

Come for the iron....stay for the cake.
The Museum of Iron and the Furnace Kitchen are both open today (and every day) to satisfy both your ferrous and your dietary needs.

No need to book and free parking too.

29/05/2026

A temporary road closure has been put in place on Legges Way meaning visitors to Blists Hill will need to approach from the Madeley Direction. Blists Hill is open as usual and diversion signs are in place. Please allow a little extra time for your journey.

28/05/2026

The next set of tickets for visiting Blists Hill have been released for booking. You can now book visits up to Sunday June 14.
There are even a few tickets left for this weekend if you hurry.

We have been very busy and our carparks have been full so we do need visitors to book and stick to their pre-booked times.

25/05/2026

A reminder that Furnace Kitchen is open today, and indeed every day, from 9am to 5pm, serving hot and cold drinks and a variety of cakes, sandwiches and children's lunch-boxes.

Yes. there are scones.

There is also free parking for visitors to Furnace Kitchen.

21/05/2026

So lovely to be able to welcome visitors back to Blists Hill, Museum of Iron and Furnace Kitchen.
If you are thinking of visiting this weekend or over half term please make sure to book - we're getting very busy.

Thank you to everyone who came today and we're looking forward to seeing many more of you in the weeks to come.

20/05/2026

Just look at who is waiting to welcome visitors back to Blists Hill this week?

George, who has been a hugely popular member of the team at the Victorian Town for about seven years, is chomping at the bit to welcome visitors once again. The 17-year-old, 18hh Shire horse cannot wait for all the attention once more, with his favourite pastime said to be ‘having a nap, with his bum in the sun, whilst people give his nose a stroke.’ 😊

Plus, we’re delighted to announce that joining George, as his brand-new companion, is the lovely Tom. Standing at 11.1hh, this seven-year-old Cob joins us from the RSPCA in Gonsal, where he has been since November. Tom is described as ‘very sweet and loves having a bath’. We look forward to getting to know him more, now he’s settling into his new surroundings.

It’s clear to see from these lovely photos, taken by Livestock Manager Nadine, that this delightful duo have already hit it off well, and we look forward to sharing more about their adventures together soon.

Don’t forget we’re opening Blists Hill tomorrow (Thursday 21 May), for pre-booked visits only at first. Plan your visit and book your trip to see George and Tom. We’re sorry that some dates are already sold-out and hope you manage to book your place soon: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/ironbridge-gorge

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19/05/2026

Final preparations have been underway in Coalbrookdale as we get ready to welcome visitors back to the Museum of Iron and Furnace Kitchen tomorrow (Wednesday 20 May).

Discover what’s on offer in the Furnace Kitchen, open seven days-a-week from 9am–5pm. To start, you’ll find a selection of hot and cold drinks, along with cakes, sandwiches and children’s lunchboxes – with more options to follow soon.

Visit Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron and uncover the story of the material that shaped the modern world. Learn how Ironbridge Gorge’s unique geology set the stage for the Industrial Revolution, and how Abraham Darby I made his groundbreaking discovery.

And it’s not long to wait until Blists Hill Victorian Town reopens on Thursday, for pre-booked visits only at first. Book your place via the website link below.

Car parking will be free for visitors to Coalbrookdale and Blists Hill.

It’s set to be an exciting week, so plan your visit to come and see us soon:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/ironbridge-gorge

📷 Outside the Furnace Kitchen which reopens tomorrow
📷 One of the new tills recently installed in the Furnace Kitchen
📷 The clocktower at the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
📷 One of the exhibits in the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

15/05/2026

We’re delighted to be able to share, that after a huge amount of work behind the scenes, Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron and the Furnace Kitchen will be reopening on Wednesday 20 May and Blists Hill Victorian Town is opening on Thursday 21 May.

We've worked hard to get Blists Hill open in time for half-term as we know how many visitors, young and old like to visit in the holidays.

Over the coming months, we’ll be reintroducing popular activities and demonstrations, while also introducing new ones shaped by your feedback.

Initially, all visitors will need to pre-book to visit Blists Hill. Booking will be free for National Trust members and IGMT Pass/Pass Plus holders - but you do still need to book!

We are hopeful that as soon as work to upgrade the IT infrastructure is complete, this will no longer be the case, and will keep you updated on progress.

Bookings can be made via the Ironbridge Gorge website where you can find out more and plan your visit.

We know that everyone who loves Ironbridge Gorge will be happy to hear this news. Thank you for your patience while we've worked on what has been a complicated transfer - it'll be lovely to see you all again.

14/05/2026

As opening draws even nearer nature is in fine display at Blists Hill. Splashes of colour to be found amongst the industrial heritage.

Address

Legges Way
Telford
TF75UD

Telephone

01952 433 424

Website

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/ironbridge-gorge

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