Museums · West Midlands
The Darby Houses
In or near Coalbrookdale.
The Darby Houses — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Spring Village · 2.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Darby Houses is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Darby Houses are a museum located in the West Midlands, postcode TF8. These historic houses reflect the industrial heritage of the area and are associated with the Darby family, prominent figures in the development of iron production during the 18th century.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6412, -2.4939
- District
- Telford and Wrekin
- Parish
- The Gorge
- Postcode
- TF8 7EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Telford
- Phone
- +44 1952 433424
- Nearest railway station
- Spring Village — 2.5 km
- Official site
- www.ironbridge.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/398544734 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Darby Houses?
- The Darby Houses is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF8 7EW), in the parish of The Gorge.
- What is The Darby Houses?
- The Darby Houses — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Darby Houses?
- The nearest railway station is Spring Village, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TF8 7EW.
- How do I get to The Darby Houses?
- The nearest railway station is Spring Village, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TF8 7EW.