YHA Ironbridge Coalport School Trip

Residential Trip Residentials West Midlands

YHA Ironbridge Coalport is the original factory building of the Coalport China Works, offering 82 beds, a large classroom, small study room, a lounge and a spacious dining room. The hostel is situated on the banks of the River Severn, with canal paths and old railway line walking routes to the iconic Iron Bridge.

There are plenty of opportunities for schools to link their visit to the National Curriculum, choose from ten museums within the Ironbridge Gorge that are littered with industrial archaeology and are ideal for learning about the industry. For outdoor exploration take to the many pathways that take you along the canal and old railway lines to the iconic Iron Bridge. The bridge itself is ideal for admiring or sketching or an amazing game of pooh sticks!

Nearby the award winning Blists Hill Victorian town brings history to life through the sights, smells and tastes of a real working town. Plus Victorian characters are there including the candle maker, baker, grocer and policeman to help give a true insight into life one hundred years ago. Three miles away at Coalbookdale students can find out more about three generations of Quakers who perfected the art of mass production of iron and built the world-famous bridge.

25% off winter residentials and group stays

Current School Trip Offer

Valid for midweek stays (Sunday to Thursday) at YHA Ironbridge Coalport from 3rd November 2024 to 28th February 2025 and 2nd November 2025 to 28th February 2026, excluding 30th December to 1st January.

What's included?
- Self-led group bookings (more than 15 people)
- Pre-booked group meals

Terms & conditions
25% off winter residentials and group stays
Offer subject to availability and only applies to new bookings made directly through YHA.
Discount applies to the cost of accommodation and meals at the time of booking. YHA reserves the right to amend or end this offer at any time.

Exclusions:
Offer not available on Camping & Cabins or Exclusive Hire bookings.
Offer not available for groups of 15 people or fewer.
Offer not available for activity packages or bolt-ons.

valid until: February 2026

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What activities are available during educational visits?

In the local area you will also find ten award-winning museums including the China Works Museum, Jackfield Tile museum, and the Museum of iron , or rocket back in time to the recreated Victorian town of Blisss Hill, then, last but by no means least, stroll in Victorian footsteps to the famous Iron Bridge itself and marvel at its strength and beauty.

What size groups do we cater for?

YHA Ironbridge Coalport has 82 beds, meaning we easily accommodate groups of most sizes.

On-site classroom facilities?

Yes We do have the ability to provide a classroom-like environment. You can tell us your group size and any specific requirements in the form below.

Is there first aid on site?

Yes, and we are also committed to ensuring we meet stringent health and safety standards - please contact us if you need any further details.

Access for visitors with disabilities

At YHA Ironbridge Coalport we have two accessible bedrooms on the ground floor with an accessible bathroom in the corridor nearby. We also have step free access into the hostel, a portable induction loop, vibrating pillow alarm, ground floor bedrooms, en-suite bedrooms, and a platform lift between the lower ground and ground floors.