Ironbridge

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Ironbridge [1] is an important historic location in Shropshire, England. It is one of the "birthplaces of industry" and central to the story of the industrial revolution in Great Britain.

The world's first iron bridge
The world's first iron bridge

[edit] Get in

[edit] By car

Ironbridge Gorge is on the River Severn, 5 miles (8km) south of Telford in Shropshire. Take junction 4 from the M54, and follow the brown and white traffic signs.

[edit] By train

Telford Central rail station (08457 484950) is 5 miles (8km) north of Blists Hill Victorian Town.

[edit] By bus

  • Telford Travelink (01952 200005)

[edit] Get around

A regular shuttle bus service(01952 200005) operates throughout the Gorge every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. This bus also has limited links to the Rail Station.

[edit][add listing] See

  • The worlds first Iron Bridge - a World Heritage Site
  • Blists Hill Museum - a living guide to the Industrial Revolution which started in this town
  • Ironbridge Gorge Museums [2]

[edit][add listing] Do

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

Various expensive pubs and nondescript curry houses / Italian restaurants. Also a Thai place next to Oliver's (see above).

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

There are a large number of small inns in or near Ironbridge.

[edit] Budget

[edit] Mid-range

  • Swallow Buckatree Hall Hotel, ☎ 01952 641821 (), [3].  edit
  • The Calcutts House, Calcutts Road, Jackfield, ☎ 01952 882631, [4]. Well-run 18th century home with kind hosts. It is located a little outside the main town (20 minute walk), very close to the tile museum. Six rooms. GBP 40-70.  edit

[edit] Splurge

[edit] Get out

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