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  • Coracle History at the heart of the Gorge

    Discover the origins of the Ironbridge Coracles

  • The fascinating Coracle stories exhibition

    A Wonderful piece of Ironbridge history
  • Have a Hands On go in a coracle

    Fancy having or go? Or how about building one!
  • Coracle History at the heart of the Gorge

    Discover the origins of the Ironbridge Coracles

  • The fascinating Coracle stories exhibition

    A Weird and Wonderful piece of Ironbridge history
  • Have a Hands On go in a coracle

    Fancy having or go? Or how about building one!
Visit The New Coracle Shed

Find Us

The Ironbridge Coracle Trust has 3 places to visit in Ironbridge.

The Old Coracle Shed
The New Coracle Shed
The Coracle Man Sculpture

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Click the icons to explore the fascinating Coracle places and stories to hear in Ironbridge

What are Coracles?

Ironbridge Coracles are bowl shaped craft made from wood and covered with a waterproofed membrane. Traditionally used for transport, fishing …. and poaching!
They have been a central part of Ironbridge life for centuries.