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British Ironwork Centre

Queens Head, Shropshire

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Decorative ironwork centre showcasing items from suits of armour to animal sculptures and lamps. Summary via Google

About British Ironwork Centre

The British Ironwork Centre at Whitehall Farm displays decorative metalwork ranging from historical armour to contemporary animal sculptures and lighting pieces. A sculpture park on the grounds features large-scale works created from reclaimed metal, with subjects spanning wildlife, fantasy characters and other themes.

The on-site cafe serves afternoon tea alongside other meals in substantial portions. The venue welcomes families and holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5.

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday
Closed

What's nearby

  • Shropshire Sculpture Park next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Visitors say this sculpture park features amazing and thought-provoking sculptures made from scrap metal, with a wide variety of themes from wildlife to superheroes. They also highlight the delicious food and generous portions in the cafe, especially the afternoon tea, which many describe as excellent value. Guests mention the staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and welcoming, contributing to a wonderful family-friendly atmosphere.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.7 / 5 (5,055 reviews)
Good for children
Yes
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 – Very good
Destination
Shropshire

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.