Park and ride offer for Ironbridge heritage events

Park and ride offers are in place ahead of this weekend’s Ironbridge Heritage Open Day events.

Telford & Wrekin Council said visitors will be able to park free of charge at Jiggers Bank and enjoy unlimited hop-on, hop-off travel throughout the gorge for £2 per adult, with children going free.

Operating until the end of the season on Sunday (September 20) the Ironbridge Gorge park and ride service provides visitors a simple and affordable way to explore sites during one of the biggest heritage celebrations of the year.

The service provides easy access to museums, attractions, cafés, independent shops and riverside locations across the gorge, allowing visitors to spend less time looking for parking and more time enjoying their day.

Councillor Ollie Vickers, Telford & Wrekin Council cabinet member for the economy, said: “The park and ride is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to enjoy Ironbridge Gorge during Heritage Open Days.

“For just £4, a family of four can travel throughout the gorge all day, explore heritage attractions, visit events and enjoy everything this world-famous destination has to offer.

“It’s also the final park and ride weekend of the year, making it the perfect opportunity for residents and visitors to make the most of the service before it returns next season.”

Councillor Angela McClements, Telford & Wrekin Council cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism, added: “Ironbridge Gorge is one of the region’s most cherished visitor destinations, offering a unique mix of history, heritage and family-friendly attractions in a truly special setting.

“Whether you’re discovering somewhere new or rediscovering a local treasure, there’s plenty to see and do for visitors of all ages.”

The festival programme includes a range of free activities and events taking place across the Ironbridge Gorge, including at sites now cared for by the National Trust.

One highlight is Industrious Women, a free Heritage Open Days event at Coalport China Museum and Broseley Pipe Works, celebrating the stories of women who worked within the area’s historic ceramic industries. Advance booking is required.

For full timetables and service information, visit www.telford.gov.uk/ironbridgeparkandride.