Museums & Galleries · Shropshire
Broseley Pipeworks
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Photo: Sarah Charlesworth (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Time capsule clay tobacco pipe factory, untouched for 80 years
- See where clay tobacco pipes were made for 300 years
- Guided tour of the pipeworks with a museum guide
- Site little changed since pipe production ceased in the 1950s
Broseley Pipeworks is a time-capsule museum in Broseley, Shropshire, part of the Ironbridge Gorge group of sites. It preserves a former clay tobacco pipe factory, untouched for eighty years after production stopped in the late 1950s, and reopened as a museum in 1996, telling the story of a local industry that spanned three centuries. Visits are by guided tour, pre-bookable for select dates in October and November 2026, making it a good option for those interested in industrial heritage rather than a casual drop-in visit. It suits visitors already exploring the wider Ironbridge Gorge area. Telford Central station is 4.8 miles away, the River Severn at Ironbridge beach is 0.9 miles away, and there are 36 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Booking
- Tours must be pre-booked for specific dates in October and November 2026
From the attraction's own website on 30 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
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1 Severn Bank
🏖️ a few minutes' walk from River Severn at Ironbridge (Poor water quality)
Bridgnorth and Ironbridge, Central England
Sleeps 5
£417 per break
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0.9 mi
Riverside Nook
🏖️ a few minutes' walk from River Severn at Ironbridge (Poor water quality)
Bridgnorth and Ironbridge, Central England
Sleeps 2
£383 per break
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Willow Cottage
🏖️ 1.23 miles from River Severn at Ironbridge (Poor water quality)
Bridgnorth and Ironbridge, Central England
Sleeps 2
£267 per break
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