Plan Your Day In Ironbridge
Explore Ironbridge with Ease With Our Interactive Map
There’s so much to see just steps from Courtyard Café — from charming independent shops to world-renowned heritage sites. Use the interactive map below to plan your route, discover local favourites, and make the most of your day in this unique part of Shropshire. Everything is walkable, welcoming, and worth a visit.
Step Outside and Explore (0–5 min walk)
Moonshine and Fuggles – 1 min walk
A charming shop full of craft gins, rums, whiskies and local spirits. A great place for gifts or a treat for yourself.
The Ironbridge Bookshop – 1 min walk
A cosy bookshop with rare, second-hand and local-interest books. Tucked just across from the bridge.
The Toy Box – 2 min walk
Packed with wooden toys, puzzles and nostalgia — perfect for kids (and big kids).
Iron Bridge & Tollhouse – 2 min walk
Marvel at the world’s first cast iron bridge and visit the Tollhouse museum to learn its fascinating story.
Heritage Highlights (5–15 min walk)
Bedlam Furnaces – 10 min walk
The ruins of one of the original iron furnaces that sparked the Industrial Revolution.
Museum of The Gorge – 5 min walk
Explore Ironbridge’s story, with a 12-metre model of the Gorge as it looked in Victorian times.
The Tollhouse Museum – 2 min walk
Learn about how travellers once paid to cross the iconic bridge, with insights into local life.
Further Afield (5–15 min drive)
Blists Hill Victorian Town – 10 min drive
Step back in time in this open-air museum with costumed characters, old-fashioned shops and working exhibits. A full family experience.
Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron – 5 min drive
Discover where the iron story began with exhibits on Abraham Darby and the industrial boom.
Buildwas Abbey (English Heritage) – 10 min drive
Atmospheric 12th-century monastery ruins set in peaceful grounds — ideal for a scenic break away from the bustle.
Need a Break? Come Back to the Café
Whether you’re mid-way through or finishing off your day, Courtyard Café is the perfect place to rest your feet and refuel. Enjoy a fresh lunch, cream tea or a cool drink — we’re always here to welcome you.
Contact Us
We’d Love to Hear From You
Planning a visit, have a question, or just want to say hello? Pop in, give us a call or drop us a message — we’re here to help. Located right beside the Iron Bridge, we’re easy to find and even easier to enjoy.