Scenic spot introduction:

Iron Bridge The gorge (English: Ironbridge Gorge) is the world's first world cultural heritage with industrial heritage as its theme. The bridge is located on the banks of the Severn River in Shropshire in the west of central England. It was built in 1779 and is the first large building of its kind in the world. It has a great influence on the development of world science and technology and architecture, and is a symbol of the British Industrial Revolution in the 18th century.

Attractions distribution:

Iron Bridge Canyon Iron Bridge It is a rare gathering area of mining areas, foundries, factories, workshops and warehouses, densely covered with an ancient transportation network woven by lanes, tracks, slopes, canals and railways, coexisting with some relics consisting of traditional landscapes and house buildings. Iron Bridge The canyon mainly develops tourism by protecting the original industrial heritage, restoring the damaged ecological environment and building theme museums. Its natural environment has been fully restored, and the green mountains and clear waters shade the ancient industrial sites, which is a special attraction for tourists. At present, it has become a tourist destination covering an area of 10 square kilometers, consisting of 7 industrial memorials and museums and 285 protected industrial buildings, attracting an average of 300,000 tourists to visit here every year.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Sightseeing, photography, bridges, canyons
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

summer

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Europe > United Kingdom

How to get there:

Iron Bridge As the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, the valley is very convenient for both rail and road transportation. There are direct trains from Birmingham New Street, Telford Central, Wellington and Shrewsbury. There are also direct trains from Telford Central and the city center bus station. Iron Bridge Regular buses.

Scenic area map:

3D real scene of scenic spot

Attraction Tickets

Ticket prices for Iron Bridge Gorge:

free

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

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