Shropshire For Groups & Group Travel Organisers

Ironbridge Gorge Museums

Size	Groups of any size are welcome at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums. Discounts are available for groups of 20 people or more
Group Rates	From 5th November 2007 - 8th March 2008 Adult - £9.75, 60 Plus - £8.50, Child - £6.50 From 8th March 2008 - 9th November 2008 Adult - £13.20, 60 Plus - £11.45, Child - £8.95 From 10th November 2008 - 27th March 2009 Adult - £10.25, 60 Plus - £8.95, Child - £6.95 From 28th March 2009 to 8th November 2009 Adult - £15.20, 60 Plus – £13.20, Child - £10.30 From 9th November 2009 to 19th March 2010 Adult - £11.80, 60 Plus - £10.30, Child - £8.00
Parking	There is dedicated free coach parking at, or near to, all museum sites.
Toilets	There are toilets at all main museum sites including toilets for visitors with special needs. Public toilets, maintained by the local authority, are located in Ironbridge town.
Access	All the Museum sites welcome visitors with disabilities, but some of the sites present certain difficulties to those with mobility problems. A detailed access guide can be found at http://www.ironbridge.org.uk/plan_your_visit/access/
Age Suitability	There is something for everyone at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums regardless of age.
Catering	There is no need to pre-book refreshments if all members of your group are going to eat independently. There are refreshment facilities at the following Museum sites: Blists Hill Victorian Town - The Entrance Cafe, Hot Metal Café, The New Inn Club Room & The Forest Glen Refreshment Pavilion Jackfield Tile Museum - Jackfield Coffee Shop Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron - Coalbrookdale Coffee Shop Groups wishing to take refreshments together must pre-book from set menus at least two weeks in advance of the visit. A two-course lunch costs £10.00 & three-course lunch costs £12.50. Options include: Starter - Homemade Soup, Flaked Tuna Salad and Savoury Tart& Roll Main course – Sausage & mash, Steak & Ale Casserole and Ploughman's Plate Pudding – Bread & Butter Pudding, Fruit Crumble and Trifle Contact the Group Visits Officer for further information about group catering.
Open/Dates Times	The Museums are open seven days a week from 10am until 5pm with the exception of Broseley Pipeworks which is open from 1pm during the main season only. Some of the smaller museums close during the winter- call the Group Visits Officer on 01952 435900 for details
Benefits	Groups of 20 people or more are entitled to reduced admission rates, a free group organisers place and complimentary admission for their coach driver. The driver will also be given a voucher for refreshments. During 2009, organisers can request a book of discount vouchers for their group to use in the Museum gift shops.
Tours	Well informed guides are available for either a half or a full day and cover most of the museums. It is suggested that three museums are sufficient to fill a full day. The cost is £1.50 per person for half a day or £2 for a full day. There is a minimum charge of £20 per tour. (These prices are in addition of admission fees).
Additional Activities	Organisers who are looking for something a little different to do with their group could book one of our fun ceramic workshops. Ceramic workshops take place throughout the year at Coalport CHINA MUSEUM and Jackfield TILE MUSEUM. At a cost of just £7.00 per person everyone will enjoy these sessions. Ceramic Mug Painting: Using enamel paints, create your own design on a glazed earthenware mug Flower Painting & Making: Paint a hand-made glazed flower and then have a go at making your own out of earthenware clay These workshops are held at Coalport CHINA MUSEUM. Min Group Size: 10 Max Group Size: 20 (larger groups can be accommodated by splitting the session). Cost: £7.00 per person including materials and entry to Coalport CHINA MUSEUM. Once the finished items have been fired they can either be collected from the museum or can be posted (additional charge for P&P). Sessions must be pre-booked. Contact the Education Officer on 01952 686542 for more information. Tile Decorating Workshops: Decorate a ceramic tile with your own designs This workshop is held at Jackfield TILE MUSEUM. Min Group Size: 10 Max Group Size: 30 (larger groups can be accommodated by splitting the session). Cost: £7.00 per person including materials and entry to Jackfield TILE MUSEUM. Once the finished tiles have been fired they can be collected from the museum or posted (additional charge for P&P). Sessions must be pre-booked. Contact the Education Officer on 01952 884627 for more information.
Special Events	There is a calendar packed with special events at The Ironbridge Gorge Museums. An up-to-date list can be found at http://www.ironbridge.org.uk/plan_your_visit/events_calendar/
Contact	For all group enquiries please contact: The Group Visits Officer The Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7DQ Tel: 01952 435 900 Fax: 01952 435 999 Email: visits@ironbridge.org.uk Website: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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