Watersports in Ironbridge
We've done it in a canoe, kayak and even in a white water raft and we love it. For a peaceful time on the water try the stretch from Ironbridge to Bridgnorth or for a buzz have a play around on the...
YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale
Overview
YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale is located within the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, home to 10 family friendly museums, littered with industrial archaeology and brimming with tea rooms, pubs and eateries.
The youth hostel is housed in a converted grade II listed building. Walk to the hands-on science attraction Enginuity and visit the Blast Furnace where Abraham Darby’s new method of smelting iron sparked the Industrial Revolution.
This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself. It is also ideal for school trips, sporting and social groups.
Why guests love YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale
Accommodation at YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale
Things to do around YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale
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Mountain biking in Ironbridge
Take an historic ride on the Silkin Way from Coalport or follow the cycle routes in to Ironbridge following the banks of the River Severn.
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Cycling in Ironbridge
Follow cycle route 45, 55 and 81 from the doorstep, do your own thing or take an Olympic journey and cycle to the home of Wenlock Olympian Games and have a well earned tea and cake.
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Severn Valley Railway
Take a ride on this stunning steam railway through 16 miles of delightful Worcestershire and Shropshire countryside. Check out the route on the Severn Valley Railway website.
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Blist Hill Victorian Village
Meet the Victorians in this recreated Victorian town, with cottages, shops and workplaces. Don't miss the horse and cart ride! See the Blist Hill pages of the Ironbridge website
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Jackfield Tile Museum
Want to get to know more about local industry? The Jackfield Tile Museum lets you wander through an atmospheric Edwardian Tube Station and a old-fashioned pub. Want to paint your own tile(s), there...
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Ironbridge Gorge Museums
There are ten award-winning Museums along the valley beside the wild River Severn - still spanned by the world's first Iron Bridge. Visit the Museums website for full details
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Enginuity
Switch on your imagination in our interactive Design & Technology Centre and discover how ideas are turned into products. Visit the Enginuity website
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Bridgnorth Cliff Railway
A working railway transports customer up 111ft sandstone cliffs that separate the town and the River Severn. Visit railway website
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RAF Cosford
Admission is free to this museum with 70 aircraft on display. Home to war planes, missiles and transport & training collections. Visit the website
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Coalport China Museum
50 metres Explore the National Collections of Coalport China and watch daily demonstrations of china making. Visit the website
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access after check-in
- Ambulant accessible
- Baby changing
- Classroom(s)
- Dining room
- Free parking on premises
- Garden/grounds
- Highchair
- Medium garden/grounds
- Minibus parking on premises
- Near bus stop
- No mobile coverage
- Outdoor seating
- Shared TV
- Sole use available
- Water refill station
- Wheelchair accessible
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Accommodation: This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.
Self-catering: YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.
Parking: There is parking at the hostel.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale - Access Statement
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Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
Find out more and apply to volunteer at this hostel through YHA volunteering.
History
Housed in an iconic local building, the former Literary and Scientific Institute, built with funds from the Coalbrookdale Company in the 1850s, this building has seen it all. From its original users who were honing their creative skills for use in design and decoration for the Coalbrookdale Company, to evacuees in the second world war, and its use as a book stack for the local library, ownership by the local council for adult education courses, and finally to its conversion to a youth hostel in 1980.
By 1785 the Coalbrookdale district had become the foremost industrial area in the world. It was particularly celebrated for its innovations: the first iron bridge, the first iron boat, the first iron rails and the first steam locomotive. Tourists came from far and wide to see the sights, and artists came to paint it all – furnaces lighting up the night sky was a favourite subject.
Meet the team
Manager recommends: This Gorge offers so much, but from Coalbrookdale you must take a walk and step back in time at Blists Hill Victorian Town. A walk into Ironbridge for a well earned drink on the banks of the River Severn finishes off a perfect day.
