Telford: Ironbridge
Description
Named after it's most famous structure this small village is home to the world's first cast iron bridge, which spans the Severn Gorge at this point. A whole tourism industry has grown up around the bridge, replacing the real industry that once thrived on this part of the Severn. There are around 10 museums within a couple of miles of Ironbridge. Unfortunately at the time of visiting, the weather had taken it's toll and everything was closed.
Charge
Free to look around the town and cross the bridge. Charge for the museums
Getting There
From Telford a number of bus routes run to the site. Journey times take around 20-25 minutes.
Latitude: 52.627775; Longitude: -2.485335
What3Words: beards.waddle.trickling
Disclaimer: Details correct at time of writing (22/12/2010), and on time of last update (23/12/2010) but may no longer be accurate, particularly if some time has passed.