Joes Cottage
Bridgnorth and Ironbridge, Central England
Sleeps 6
£1,919 per break
Check availabilityMuseums & Galleries · Shropshire
Northgate Museum
📍 WV16 4EP
Photo: Rob Newman (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Rare 17th century wooden-framed turret clock on display
- Over 5000 historical items from Bridgnorth and surrounding area
- Edwardian cash till and model of Bridgnorth in 1275
- Local archaeological finds and historical objects on show
- Museum located above the historic Northgate building
Northgate Museum sits above the historic Northgate on Bridgnorth's High Street, run entirely by volunteers since 1951. Inside you'll find over 5000 historical items reflecting the town's past, including a rare 17th century turret clock, an Edwardian cash till, a model of Bridgnorth from 1275, and local archaeological finds. Admission is free, with donations welcome, and a visit is best suited to anyone curious about local heritage, with at least an hour recommended to look around properly. Note that the museum isn't wheelchair accessible due to steep steps, and there are no on-site toilets, though public facilities are nearby. If you're staying in the area, Cosford station is 9 miles away, and there are 25 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday afternoons, Easter to end of October
- Time needed
- At least an hour recommended
- Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible due to steep steps
- Best for
- Visitors interested in local Bridgnorth and South Shropshire history
From the attraction's own website on 24 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
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🚆 Or come by train
- Cosford 9 miles
- Shifnal 9.1 miles
- Albrighton 9.4 miles
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