Council car parks
Ironbridge Central Car Park (Long Stay) — Ladywood, TF8 7HQ. Pay & display 10am–5pm, free 5pm–10am. 98 bays incl. disabled. Coaches £20 all day.
Dale End Car Park (Long Stay) — Dale End, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7DS. Pay & display 10am–5pm. 45 bays incl. disabled.
Pub & hotel options
The Water Rat
📍 29 Buildwas Rd, Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7BJ
- Free overnight parking in rear car park for patrons
- Use the pub's bar/restaurant to qualify
- Optional breakfast £10–£15
- Flat car park, toilets during pub hours, 15-min riverside walk to town
- Booking highly recommended — call ahead 🌐 waterratironbridge.com
The Half Moon Inn
📍 Jackfield, Ironbridge, TF8 7LP
- £15 per night — fully refundable against food/drinks
- Largely level hardstanding, riverside, dog-friendly
- 15-min walk to Ironbridge attractions
- No hookups; basic toilets during pub hours
- Suitable for various sizes (6m+; chocks may be needed)
- No phone bookings — first-come, first-served. Arrive early.
The Valley Hotel
📍 Buildwas Road, Ironbridge (near Dale End Park)
- Fully licensed certified aires stopover — £10 per night
- Flat private area at rear; £10 returned as food voucher 🌐 thevalleyhotel.co.uk
Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre
Space for up to 2 campervans in the centre of Coalbrookdale. Access to water tap.
Ye Olde Robin Hood Inn
Free camper van parking — must book in advance 01952 433071.
Some roads around the Gorge are narrow and uneven, but are used by coaches and buses, so should be suitable for most motorhomes.