Towns & cities · West Midlands
Coalport
Coalport — village in Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Horsehay & Dawley · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Coalport is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: TF8. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.6170°, -2.4450°.
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Official information
Coalport China Museum is situated in the former Coalport China Works, showcasing the history of china production that thrived for over a century. Visitors can explore the museum and the nearby Tar Tunnel, which was excavated in the 18th century to transport coal. The site is part of the Ironbridge Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting the region's industrial heritage.
From the Wikipedia article
Coalport is a village in Shropshire, England. It is located on the River Severn in the Ironbridge Gorge, a mile downstream of Ironbridge. It lies predominantly on the north bank of the river; on the other side is Jackfield. It forms part of the civil parish of the Gorge and is the south-eastern corner of the borough of Telford and Wrekin.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The settlement was planned as a canal–river interchange by ironmaster William Reynolds, who built warehouses, workshops, factories and workers' accommodation in Coalport between 1788 and 1796. He also directed the construction of the Shropshire Canal, linking the East Shropshire Coalfield with the River Severn — the terminus being Coalport Wharf between the Brewery Inn and Coalport Bridge. Coalport was, at this time, much larger than it is today.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6170, -2.4450
- District
- Telford and Wrekin
- Parish
- The Gorge
- Postcode
- TF8
- Parliamentary constituency
- Telford
- Phone
- 01952976411
- Nearest railway station
- Horsehay & Dawley — 5.7 km
- Official site
- www.ironbridge.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q607050 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Coalport (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Shakespeare Inn, Coalport - geograph.org.uk - 1261137.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Brewery Inn
Historic pubs · 0.0 km
Coalport Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
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Coalport Bridge Toll House
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Coalport YHA
Hostels · 0.4 km
Coalport China Museum
Museums · 0.5 km
The Werps
Vineyards · 0.5 km
Tar Tunnel
Museums · 0.6 km
Bridge Over Hay Inclined Plane
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Jackfield Landslip (1952)
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Blists Hill Iron Furnaces
Historic houses · 1.2 km
The Lloyds Engine
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Museum of The Post Office In The Community
Museums · 1.4 km
Coalport is located in the West Midlands region of England. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Telford
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Coalport
38 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Coalport →
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Coalport Bridge Toll House
Coalport Bridge Toll House — house in The Gorge, Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, England, UK.
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Haughton Hall
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📷 3Museums · West Midlands
Jackfield Tile Museum
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📷 3Theatres · West Midlands
Kaleidoscope Theatre
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📷 3Abbeys & priories · West Midlands
Morville Priory
Morville Priory — former Benedictine monastery in Shropshire, England.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
St Leonard's Church, Linley
St Leonard's Church, Linley — church in Shropshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
St Michael's Church, Madeley
St Michael's Church, Madeley — church in Shropshire, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · West Midlands
Tar Tunnel
The Tar Tunnel is an abandoned tunnel located on the north bank of the River Severn in the Ironbridge Gorge at Coalport, England. It is one of ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums attractions administered by
📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Jackfield Landslip (1952)
Jackfield Landslip (1952) — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
The Lloyds Engine
The Lloyds Engine — a historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Nedge Hill Picnic Site
Nedge Hill Picnic Site — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · West Midlands
Blists Hill Victorian Town
Blists Hill Victorian Town — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · West Midlands
Museum of The Post Office In The Community
Museum of The Post Office In The Community — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · West Midlands
Coalport China Museum
Coalport China Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Blists Hill Iron Furnaces
Blists Hill Iron Furnaces — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · West Midlands
Evelith Manor
Evelith Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · West Midlands
Coalport Bridge
Coalport Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Oldforge Bridge
Oldforge Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridge Over Hay Inclined Plane
Bridge Over Hay Inclined Plane — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · West Midlands
Lee Dingle Bridge
Lee Dingle Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Millennium Ceramic Map
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📷 5Museums · West Midlands
Madeley, Shropshire
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📷 5Museums · West Midlands
Morville Hall
Morville Hall — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Brewery Inn
The Brewery Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · West Midlands
Coalport Bridge
Coalport Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Coalport Bridge Toll House
Coalport Bridge Toll House — house in The Gorge, Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, England, UK.
📷 5📷 3Museums · West Midlands
Coalport China Museum
Coalport China Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · West Midlands
The Werps
The Werps — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Coalport
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Iron Gorge Camping
Iron Gorge Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Pool View Caravan Park
Pool View Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Premier Inn (Telford Central)
Premier Inn (Telford Central) — a hotel in england west midlands. 3-star. Brand: Premier Inn.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Brewery Inn
The Brewery Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
All Nations Inn
All Nations Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Golden Ball Public House
The Golden Ball Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Beacon Public House
The Beacon Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Crown Inn Including Outbuildings Adjoining South West
Crown Inn Including Outbuildings Adjoining South West in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
Hundred House Hotel
Hundred House Hotel in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coalport?
- Coalport is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF8), in the parish of The Gorge.
- What is Coalport?
- Coalport — village in Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Coalport?
- The nearest railway station is Horsehay & Dawley, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TF8.
- Is Coalport free to visit?
- Yes, Coalport is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coalport?
- The nearest railway station is Horsehay & Dawley, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TF8.