Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
WiFi available
The world's first iron-framed building, known as the grandparent of skyscrapers, now a museum and workspace.

📜 Grade I listed former factory building, first iron-framed building in the world.
🔍 Known as the "grandparent of skyscrapers" for its pioneering construction technique.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore a site of international industrial heritage
🏗️ Discover the origins of skyscraper construction
🚶 Easy access from Shrewsbury town centre

Why Avoid

☕ Café currently closed

Tips

🎟️ Book guided tours in advance

Cost

💰 English Heritage members free entry to exhibition, tours charged separately.

Hours

🕒 Museum open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am - 4pm.

🅿️ Parking

Free on-site parking.

♿ Accessibility

Site is accessible with disabled access, parking, and toilets.

🚻 Toilets

Baby changing facilities available.

🐶 Dog friendly

Dogs welcome.

🌐 Wifi

Free Wi-Fi available.

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