Built in 1779, the world's first cast-iron bridge is an iconic tribute to Britain’s industrial past.
At a glance
#2 of 3 Historical landmarks in Telford #1 of 5 Tourist attractions in TelfordLocalGuideWorld score: 4.70
Rating breakdown
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5 ★76%
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4 ★19%
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3 ★4%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★1%
What reviewers talk about
Share of 16 recent reviews that mention each topic.
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Price & value44%
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View25%
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Service & staff19%
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Atmosphere13%
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Waiting & crowds6%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of The Iron Bridge?
- The Iron Bridge is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 17,961 reviews.
- How does The Iron Bridge rank in Telford?
- The Iron Bridge is #2 of 3 Historical landmarks in Telford by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is The Iron Bridge located?
- Hodge Bower, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7JP, United Kingdom — 0.9 km from the center of Telford.
- What do visitors mention most about The Iron Bridge?
- Most often: price & value, view, service & staff (from 16 recent reviews).
- How can I contact The Iron Bridge?
- Phone: +44 370 333 1181 · Website: english-heritage.org.uk
I spent approx 3 hours here and didn’t cover all the places to visit- next time I am coming with out my dog, it’s so dog friendly (90pct of shops allow them) that you are stopping every few mins to talk to other dog owners! Which is just fantastic xThe swans are super friendly as well but not with dogs!! If you love and appreciate history and lots of cafes etc, then this is a beautiful way to spend a day out. Car parks are cheap at a £1 an hour, plenty of toilets, plenty of gift shops with local artist’s creations.
Lovely place to visit, we went on a weekend when there was a festival on which was an added bonus. There are a lot of Lovely shops and places to eat, including Mrs Santa tea room where it is Christmas all year long! I had a delicious home made Christmas cake.
The Ironbridge Gorge is a beautiful little village along the River Severn, home to the first iron bridge in the world. The village's traditional architecture harmoniously blended with nature, and the short walk around the shops offers a sweet memory. It is worth a brief visit.
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The parking was easy to find on the main road.
I would not suggest eating at White Hard. The place and the service were nice, but my fish was dry, and the chips were oily and dark; I assumed they hadn't changed the oil for ages. I wouldn't say that the bill reflects the food quality. Going there for drinks is okay.
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The parking was easy to find on the main road.
I would not suggest eating at White Hard. The place and the service were nice, but my fish was dry, and the chips were oily and dark; I assumed they hadn't changed the oil for ages. I wouldn't say that the bill reflects the food quality. Going there for drinks is okay.
Well worth a visit. It's very impressive and historic. The little toll booth museum is free to enter (don't forget to pay for your parking) and gives a good overview of the bridge.
Picture ops from the top are plentiful and there is the hotel which was set up by the Same group who built the bridge, were you can also have a historic moment and reasonably priced drinks and food.
Picture ops from the top are plentiful and there is the hotel which was set up by the Same group who built the bridge, were you can also have a historic moment and reasonably priced drinks and food.
Absolutely the quintessential English village, this place could give York a run for its money. Historic bridge and picturesque village. Remember and pay for parking. ( Disabled badge holders park free)
Visited the Iron Bridge whilst working in Telford. Lovely old bridge. Not a lot to do but few bars, cafes, gift shops etc. A beautiful area to visit. Car park next to " Darcys by the station" google that snd park there
Not a huge amount to do in the town, which is pretty and can get busy. Lots of lovely cafes and pubs. Log stay carpet is just over the bridge, so a lovely introduction to walk across it. The river is delightful, but has a tendency to flood.
If you're looking to explore Britain's industrial heritage, then this is the place to do it as it claims to be where the Industrial Revolution started. There are several sites you can visit in and around Ironbridge, all under the Ironbridge Gorge Museums umbrella. You can buy a yearly pass for all the sites or pay individually at each site daily.
Ironbridge itself is a nice place with good parking, chargeable, shops and places to eat. There are nice walks by the river and surrounding area. All in all, it's worth a visit.
Ironbridge itself is a nice place with good parking, chargeable, shops and places to eat. There are nice walks by the river and surrounding area. All in all, it's worth a visit.
Something quite magical about visiting with a snowy hue all around and in the twilight. We only stopped fleetingly but looked a lovely place to come back to and explore further.
Due to the recent Snow and being in December, it was a good time to visit Iron Bridge for a few winter (and Christmas) snaps!
Iron Bridge is a very nice place with some attractive buildings. The Christmas lighting looks quite good night, in fact better than Bourton-on-the-water, which is one of the most popular villages in the UK! I do think the Christmas tree would have had more WOW factor though with multi-coloured lighting and perhaps bigger bulbs. And maybe a few more lights further down the streets, but it's still ok and well worth a visit.
Iron Bridge is a very nice place with some attractive buildings. The Christmas lighting looks quite good night, in fact better than Bourton-on-the-water, which is one of the most popular villages in the UK! I do think the Christmas tree would have had more WOW factor though with multi-coloured lighting and perhaps bigger bulbs. And maybe a few more lights further down the streets, but it's still ok and well worth a visit.
Very peacefull area, not many people around during our visit. Wonderful architecture and scenery, post flooding so many huge puddles around. Shops starting to display festive decorations. Beautiful place.
World renowned Heritage site that's also a great place to walk around. Plenty of places to eat and drink also public toilets free of charge which is important as you may have driven a distance . Plenty of car parks in the area not free , charged at £4 for over 3hrs (recommend).
Would definitely recommend.
Would definitely recommend.
One of my favourite places. The gorge is scenic to say the least. It is spectacular from the ironbridge. Lots of museums in the area. The restaurants are superb with great food and excellent atmosphere. Most pubs offer accommodation and it well worth staying over. Highly recommended.
Beautiful scenery and small shops dotted around the famous Iron Bridge. We only stayed an hour, but want to come back and visit again as it felt so friendly and relaxed. There is ample parking and toilets in the town. Plenty of benches to rest tired legs.
Always come into Ironbridge Town and the Gorge whenever we're in the area. This visit was mainly to revisit Blists Hill.
Called in on the way home as never tire of The Iron Bridge and the River Severn flowing underneath it.
Weather today was very pleasant and almost perfect for photos. This really is one of the nicely places in the Midlands. Never ever tire of it.
Called in on the way home as never tire of The Iron Bridge and the River Severn flowing underneath it.
Weather today was very pleasant and almost perfect for photos. This really is one of the nicely places in the Midlands. Never ever tire of it.
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