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A short walk from Coalport China Museum, alongside the Shropshire Canal, takes you to the Tar Tunnel.
Over 200 years ago natural bitumen trickled like treacle into pools. It was turned into pitch, lamp black and rheumatics remedies. Now you can walk along this brick-lined tunnel where the bitumen still oozes through the walls. Don't forget to pick up your hard hat on the way in.

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Medieval Tile Workshop

27/10/2008 - 31/10/2008
Half Term Medieval Tile Workshops

Medieval tile workshops will be on offer at Jackfield Tile Museum.
China Workshops

25/10/2008 - 2/11/2008
Ceramic Workshops at Coalport China Museum

Model with clay, paint your own design on a china mug or paint a china flower.

*Activities and demonstrations vary from day to day and some activities carry an additional cost. Call 01952 884391 to check what is happening.
VISITING INFORMATION

Closed for Winter
Reopens March 8th 2008
Tel: 01952 884391

SAT NAV - TF8 7HT

FACILITIES
Guide Dogs Only
What Will You See?
View pictures of the Tar Tunnel
Supporting Information
The IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUM TRUST, Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, TF8 7DQ is a limited company registered in England under the Companies Act 1948 Reg No. 918560 and the Charities Act 1960 Ref No. 503717-R.
The Ironbridge Gorge is a World Heritage Site.