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Iron Bridge Guided tours

The Iron Bridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7JP

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

As part of the 2024 Heritage Open Days, our team of expert English Heritage Volunteers will be leading guided tours of this iconic site.

The world's first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in Shropshire in 1779. This pioneering structure marked a turning point in English design and engineering; after it was built, cast iron came to be widely used in the construction of bridges, aqueducts and buildings.

Join our knowledgeable volunteers to find out more about this fascinating site and it's history. Free tours are being held at 11:00 and 13:00 on 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 September.

Booking is essential. Parking is available at The Station Yard car park in Ironbridge. There is a charge for parking.

Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour start time.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:
11:00 & 13:00
Sunday 08 September:
11:00 & 13:00
Monday 09 September:
11:00 & 13:30
Tuesday 10 September:
11:00 & 13:00
Wednesday 11 September:
11:00 & 13:00
Thursday 12 September:
11:00 & 13:00

Location & directions

The Iron Bridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7JP

Contact on day:
Ginny Slade
Telephone number:
+447880480811

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
The free tours are exclusive to Heritage Open Days. Book is essential. Please book via event brite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iron-bridge-guided-tours-tickets-965264481047
Booking contact name:
English Heritage
Booking telephone number:
+447880480811
Booking website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iron-bridge-guided-tours-tickets-965264481047
Alternative booking website:
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/iron-bridge/
Booking opens:
29 Jul 2024 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
06 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
10
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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