Where great minds changed the world. Ironbridge Valley of Invention will open your mind and unleash your imagination as you discover the people and places that changed our lives. With fascinating places to explore, space to unwind, experiments to try and creativity to inspire, a visit will transform the way you see the world. Set within the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ironbridge Valley of Invention is situated 5 miles from Telford Town Centre in Shropshire. Stretching along the River Severn, our award-winning museums are within 6 square miles of the Ironbridge Gorge, widely regarded as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.