The Iron Bridge
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The world's first iron arched bridge, opened in 1781, spanning the River Severn in Ironbridge, England. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and now a footbridge.

๐Ÿ“œ World's first iron arched bridge, opened in 1781.
๐Ÿ” UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ironbridge, England.

Why Go

๐ŸŒ‰ Marvel at a pioneering feat of 18th-century engineering
๐Ÿšถ Enjoy a historic footbridge over the River Severn
๐Ÿž๏ธ Explore the Ironbridge Gorge, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Visit nearby museums in the Valley of Invention

Why Avoid

๐Ÿšซ No vehicular traffic allowed on the bridge

Tips

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking available in the surrounding Ironbridge Gorge area.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Free to visit the bridge and tollhouse.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Freely accessible year-round.

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