Things to see on our doorstep

We’re lucky to have so many things to see and do on our doorstep. Whether you’re visiting the area for a short break or live locally, we hope to offer a few ideas whether the sun shines or there’s rain puddles on our places to see page.

As a hotel near Ironbridge, we have to mention this fantastic museum as so many of our guests pay a visit.

There are ten award-winning museums spread along the valley beside the River Severn:

Blists Hill Victorian Town – life as it was 100 years ago

Enginuity – brilliant for children

Coalport China Museum – displays and demonstrations of the history & techniques of china making

Jackfield Tile Museum – see, touch and walk on magnificent tiles

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron – discover the revolutionary techniques that make Coalbrookdale the most famous iron works in the world

Museum of Gorge – discover more about the history of Ironbridge Gorge

Darby Houses – step inside the former homes of the Darby family and experience everyday life of the Coalbrookdale Quaker iron masters

Tar Tunnel – don a hard hat and venture underground!

Ironbridge & Toll House – follow millions of tourist and step onto the bridge

Broseley Pipeworks – once home to one of the most prolific clay tobacco pipe makers in Britain

Why not pop into Hadley Park House Hotel near Ironbridge when you next visit the fantastic museum, whether it’s to stay, have a bite to eat of enjoy Afternoon Tea!