Ironbridge, StaffordshireMuseum of the GorgeBlists Hill Victorian TownBuildwas AbbeyTelford Town ParkWenlock PrioryThe Ercall
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Ironbridge

Ironbridge is a town in Staffordshire district, Staffordshire, United Kingdom of about 1,595 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit: 28 churches, 23 forts & heritage and 28 treks. The must-see places are Museum of the Gorge, Ironbridge Gorge WHS and Broseley Pipeworks.

52.6279° N, 2.4846° WPop. 1,595

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km126
Must-see292
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Museum of the Gorge

Museum · 1 km

Ironbridge Gorge WHS, nature spot near Ironbridge
Must-see

Ironbridge Gorge WHS

Nature spot · 1 km

Must-see

Broseley Pipeworks

Museum · 2 km

Places near Ironbridge by type

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One day from Ironbridge

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:27 pm

38 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ironbridge
  2. Wenlock Priorychurch · 30 min
  3. Buildwas Abbeyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. The Ercallviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwaratemple · 45 min
  6. Telford Town Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Ironbridge
Today’s loopIronbridgeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ironbridge?

Museum of the Gorge (museum, about 1 km), Ironbridge Gorge WHS (nature spot, about 1 km), Broseley Pipeworks (museum, about 2 km), Jackfield Tile Museum (museum, about 2 km), Benthall Hall (attraction, about 2 km), Blists Hill Victorian Town (hill, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ironbridge?

126 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 28 treks, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Ironbridge?

St Michaels Church, about 3 km by road; Wenlock Priory (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ironbridge?

Buildwas Abbey, about 4 km by road; Charlton Castle (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ironbridge?

Start in Ironbridge, visit Wenlock Priory, then Buildwas Abbey, then The Ercall, then Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, then Telford Town Park, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.