Ironbridge is a fantastic tourist destination for group travel, and is one of the world's "must see" destinations. Three hundred years ago the industrial revolution was born here, and is now a World Heritage Site enjoyed by all who visit.

Best Western Valley Hotel is a Georgian listed building offering group accommodation in the Ironbridge Gorge. Set on the banks of the River Severn overlooking award winning parkland it is ideally situated for exploring the Gorge and it is the only AA 3 star 2 AA rosette awarded hotel actually in Ironbridge. So why not wake up in the remarkable Ironbridge Gorge, you'll find the past all around you, and all the museum sites and the Ironbridge site itself within walking distance.

Our Chef will prepare a delicious menu with a choice of three options for each course, changing on a daily basis. Dinner can be taken in either the Chez Maw Restaurant, or in the Jackfield room which is a small private dining room.

Please click here to view a sample menu

We can offer a group reservation service with a dedicated organiser who will ensure you and your guests will have a wonderful stay. We can offer competitive rates on a bed and breakfast or dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

For all enquiries please go to the contact us page, or telephone the group reservation organiser Lisa, at the hotel.

Green Group Package

We are aware of a growing number of environmentally educated consumers, and expectations are higher of both leisure and group clients. To assist in this cause, we have developed the Green Group Package for tour operators and group organisers.

Ironbridge as a tourist destination can offer a great deal to the consumer who wishes to lower their carbon footprint. We work very closely with Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust and the Greenwood Centre to provide a sustainable destination to the leisure and group market. Once the traveller has arrived at the hotel by coach or public transport, it is possible to enjoy a short break in the Ironbridge Gorge and visit the museums and attraction on foot, or on bicycle.

Click here to download our Green Group Package and itinerary.

Please find below comments from some of our group booking organisers who enjoyed there stay:

We were with a group from the National Trust and had a truely splendid time. Our reception was genuinely warm and baggage handling was carried out with a practiced air of understated efficiency. It is of the service and staff attitude that i really write. We regularly use 'good hotels' and are used to, indeed expect, high standards. The kitchen and dining room staff are to be especially praised because we were served cuisine of the highest standards considering the charges. We have eaten in Michelin starred restaurants and not enjoyed better, and we realy mean that.

The staff ensured that the very best service was carried out in an almost unnoticed fashion. As in best practice, staff were hardly noticed but things just happened, as if by magic, and all our needs were met. I stress that their quiet efficiency and professional courtesy was a model of it's kind and a lesson to all in the service industry.

Mr Beech - Sept 2011

Thanks in no small measure to the facilities, comfort, excellent food and exceptional service at The Valley Hotel. Our reunion this year was judged by most to one of the best we have enjoyed over the past 24 years.

On behalf of all who attended, all of whom considered thier stay very good value, I wish to thank you and your friendly and obliging staff for all you did to make our weekend such a success.

Mr Anderson - Nov 2011

ITINERARIES

Click the links below to download our suggested itineraries:

Walking Itinerary

Heritage Itinerary

Gourmet Itinerary

Cultural Itinerary

Much Wenlock Itinerary

ATTRACTIONS

The Ironbridge area boasts a host of award winning attractions including a choice of ten exciting museums in the Ironbridge Gorge portfolio. Walk the streets of a bygone age at the recreated Blists Hill Victorian Town, or pull a locomotive by hand at Enginuity.

Click here for more information about the Ironbridge Gorge museums.

Download the Official Ironbridge World Heritage Site Map here

Download the Official Ironbridge World Heritage Site Leaflet here

If you would like to find out more information about what discounts are available for groups of 20 or more at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums click here.

Historic Houses are plentiful, but none more stately then Weston Park, an elegant 17th century gem in 1000 acres of parkland and gardens

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RAF Museum and National Cold War Exhibition allow free entry into huge aircraft hangars filled with historic and modern aircraft.

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Bridgnorth's Severn Valley Railway is where you can ride a steam train through the beautiful countryside.

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For the more adventurous, walking in the Shropshire hills can include a stroll to the summit of the Wrekin, or a walk in the stunning stretton hills, long mynd, or wenlock edge.

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Secret Hills Walking Holidays host guided walking holidays here at the hotel throughout the year.

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Some of the most hidden cycle trails in England are here for you to explore in Ironbridge, with Cycle hire / tandem hire facility available.

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If you would like to to guided during your visit bespoke tours can be arranged for groups via the Guild of Shropshire Tour Guides.

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