YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale

Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7NR

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YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale dining room

Sleeps up to 52 people
19 bedrooms
17 bathrooms

YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale is a converted grade II listed building built in 1895 with original features including the flooring from all those years ago. This property is a great base for family holidays and sporting and social groups.

Where you'll sleep

Across the entire building there is a total of 19 bedrooms.

Ground floor

While these rooms are on the ground floor, they can only be accessed via an external staircase.

Two en-suite rooms that sleep 1 person each. They include a single bed.

First floor

One room that sleeps up to 2 people. It includes a set of bunk beds plus an en-suite shower.

Three en-suite rooms that sleep up to 4 people each. They include 2 sets of bunk beds.

One room that sleeps up to 4 people. It includes 2 sets of bunk beds and en-suite shower.

Two en-suite rooms that sleep up to 6 people each. They include 3 sets of bunk beds.

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 8 people. It includes 4 sets of bunk beds.

Second floor

Four en-suite rooms that sleep up to 2 people each. They include a set of bunk beds.

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 4 people. It includes 2 sets of bunk beds.

Two rooms that sleep up to 4 people each. They include 2 sets of bunk beds.

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 6 people. It includes 3 sets of bunk beds.

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 8 people. It includes 4 sets of bunk beds.

A cot is available.

Shared spaces

Kitchen and dining

The commericial kitchen is located on the ground floor and includes a range of conveniences listed below.

Kitchen appliances: freezer, kettle, microwave, oven, 4 refrigerators, stove, toaster, water boiler.

Kitchenware: dishes and cutlery, kitchen utensils, pots, pans.

Cleaning basics: cloths, paper towels, sponges, washing up liquid.

Located on the ground floor, the dining room seats up to 54 people. There are rows of tables can be moved to create banquet-style or a grab and go buffet.

A highchair is available.

Lounge

The spacious lounge is located on the ground floor and seats up to 50 people. It has 6 chesterfield sofas, around 30 chairs and a wall-mounted flat screen TV. The furniture can be moved easily, perfect for a movie night or dance floor!

There is also a separate lounge with 2 comfy sofas, small kitchen area and kettle.

Bathrooms

Across the entire building there is a total of 17 bathrooms.

En-suite bathrooms: 12

Toilets: 19

Showers: 19

Toilet paper is provided and hand soap is available next to all sinks.

Outdoors

Outside is a medium-sized garden. The garden is enclosed with a fence and bushes and has a gate.

Guests have full access to the garden.

Outdoor amenities: benches, grass/lawn, picnic tables.

What our main building offers

Bed linen
Carbon monoxide alarm
Central heating
Cleaning basics
Cooking basics
Cot available
Dishes and cutlery
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Fridge
Garden/grounds
Heating
Highchair
Hot water
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen utensils
Laptop-friendly workspace
Lock on doors
Microwave
Outdoor seating
Oven
Shower(s)
Smoke alarm
Stove
Toaster
WiFi in rooms

What you need to know about our main building

Check-in: From 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Heating: There is central heating throughout the property.
Towels and toiletries: Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard.
Bedding: Bedding is supplied in all our rooms.
Dogs: Hire YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale and bring your dogs! Add a dog to your booking at the checkout and bring your four-legged friend along with you. Dogs are not permitted in the bedrooms, on the furniture or in the kitchen, and must be kept on a lead in the grounds.
Checking in: You will receive an email prior to your arrival with the property address and check-in instructions.
Guest access: Guests have use of the whole property, except the sand pit which is used for group bookings. The hostel manager lives on-site with separate access routes.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in social spaces.

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Overview

YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale is located within the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, home to 10 family friendly museums, littered with industrial archaeology and brimming with tea rooms, pubs and eateries.

Just a mile from Ironbridge, this hostel is housed in a converted grade II listed building. Walk to the hands-on science attraction Enginuity and visit the Blast Furnace where Abraham Darby’s new method of smelting iron sparked the Industrial Revolution.

This hostel is available for group bookings or on an Exclusive Hire basis only – ideal for school trips, sporting and social groups.

Accommodation at this hostel

Entire place is offered here
Bed in a shared room is not offered here
Private room is not offered here
Camping & Cabins is not offered here

Why guests love this hostel

Located in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site
Only available for group bookings and YHA Exclusive Hire
Just a mile from the Iron Bridge

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Accommodation at YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale

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With YHA Exclusive Hire, you can take the entire building for you and your group.

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Group booking

Serviced group stays for 16 to 74 people

YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale is situated within the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site and a short walk from Ironbridge, famous for being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and where Abraham Darby perfected the art of mass production of iron.

This grade II listed building was established in 1853 by the Coalbrookdale Company as a literary and scientific institute and later a school of art. Most of the hostel's bedrooms are en-suite.

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Group-friendly facilities

Sleeping arrangements

Most of our bedrooms are dormitory style rooms with bunk beds. We always try to allocate bedrooms close together and will never ask your group to share bedrooms with anyone not in your group.

Upgrades are available for sole use of an area, floor or the entire place.

Shared spaces

Groups can enjoy a large dining room, spacious lounge and an outdoor study area.

Group catering

With tasty breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals, groups are sure to find something delicious to eat at YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale (see sample menu).

Meal plans range from bed and breakfast up to full-board catering. Vegetarian options are available and we aim to cater for any special dietary requests.

Parking

Parking is available at the hostel.

Accredited site

YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale holds a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge (103933).

This accreditation means that this hostel has externally audited risk assessments, verified insurance provision, quality checked safety logs and delivery observed by national reviewers.

Hostel facilities

24-hour access after check-in
Baby changing
Classroom(s)
Dining room
Free parking on premises
Garden/grounds
Group meals
Highchair
Intermittent mobile coverage
Medium garden/grounds
Minibus parking on premises
Near bus stop
Outdoor seating
Shared TV
Sole use available
Water refill station
WiFi

Hostel need to know

Accommodation: This hostel is available for group bookings or on an Exclusive Hire basis only.

Self-catering: YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.

Parking: There is parking at the hostel.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in social spaces.

Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.

YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale - Access Statement

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Food and drink at YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale

Self-catering at YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale

YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale is self-catering only. Our kitchen includes everything you need to cook up a storm.

Bring your own food and make use of our oven, microwave and refrigerator plus a kettle and toaster. Dishes and cutlery are provided as well as cleaning essentials.

Group meals at YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale

With tasty breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals, groups are sure to find something tasty to eat at YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale (see sample menu).

Meal plans range from bed and breakfast up to full-board catering. Vegetarian options are available and we aim to cater for any special dietary requests.

YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale

1 Paradise, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7NR

Map references

OS Map:: 127
OS Grid Ref:: SJ671043
Lat/Lng:: 52.635508, -2.488607
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Contact information

Phone:: 0345 371 9325
Email:: coalbrookdale@yha.org.uk

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Things to do around YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale

Adventure Okehampton, kids gorge walking

Watersports in Ironbridge

We've done it in a canoe, kayak and even in a white water raft and we love it. For a peaceful time on the water try the stretch from Ironbridge to Bridgnorth or for a buzz have a play around on the...

Mountain biking in Ironbridge

Take an historic ride on the Silkin Way from Coalport or follow the cycle routes in to Ironbridge following the banks of the River Severn.

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Cycling in Ironbridge

Follow cycle route 45, 55 and 81 from the doorstep, do your own thing or take an Olympic journey and cycle to the home of Wenlock Olympian Games and have a well earned tea and cake.

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Severn Valley Railway

Take a ride on this stunning steam railway through 16 miles of delightful Worcestershire and Shropshire countryside. Check out the route on the Severn Valley Railway website.

Blist Hill Victorian Village

Meet the Victorians in this recreated Victorian town, with cottages, shops and workplaces. Don't miss the horse and cart ride! See the Blist Hill pages of the Ironbridge website

Jackfield Tile Museum

Want to get to know more about local industry? The Jackfield Tile Museum lets you wander through an atmospheric Edwardian Tube Station and a old-fashioned pub. Want to paint your own tile(s), there...

Ironbridge - the Old Mine at Blists Hill

Ironbridge Gorge Museums

There are ten award-winning Museums along the valley beside the wild River Severn - still spanned by the world's first Iron Bridge. Visit the Museums website for full details

Enginuity

Switch on your imagination in our interactive Design & Technology Centre and discover how ideas are turned into products. Visit the Enginuity website

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

A working railway transports customer up 111ft sandstone cliffs that separate the town and the River Severn. Visit railway website

RAF Cosford

Admission is free to this museum with 70 aircraft on display. Home to war planes, missiles and transport & training collections. Visit the website

Coalport China Museum

50 metres Explore the National Collections of Coalport China and watch daily demonstrations of china making. Visit the website

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