Life in Jackfield, Shropshire

Situated close to the market towns of Telford, Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury, the village of Jackfield is a unique place to call home. Hidden away on the outskirts of Ironbridge and the south bank of the River Severn, Jackfield benefits from good travel links to venture out and further explore Shropshire.

Learn about the history

Like many of the settlements in the area, Jackfield is notable for its involvement in the Industrial Revolution. The Jackfield Bridge in the Ironbridge Gorge is the second bridge on-site to employ revolutionary construction methods. In 1605, the first wooden railway in Shropshire (and the second in Great Britain) was built in Jackfield by James Clifford to transport his coal mines to the river. Less than a mile upstream from Jackfield is the world-famous Iron Bridge, which opened in 1781 as the first major bridge in the world to be made of cast iron.

Explore the great outdoors

Whilst Jackfield may be a quaint countryside village, there is still a lot to see and do. Those who love the outdoors will be pleased to discover that Jackfield is located on a National Cycle Route, named the Mercian Way. With its flat, straight pathway through the southern side of the Ironbridge Gorge, the route is especially popular with walkers. Silkin Way, a 3.5-mile loop trail near the River Severn, is also a hotspot for locals. After an active day walking or cycling, there are several pubs within walking distance of the Salthouse Rise site; the ideal setting for a spot of lunch in one of the independent pubs or cafes.

Shop until you drop

Whilst Jackfield has independent shops to explore, avid shoppers will be able to travel the short distance to Telford Shopping Centre, located less than seven miles away from Jackfield. The indoor centre, which is one of the twenty five largest shopping centres in the country, also sits adjacent to Southwater, a popular restaurant and leisure complex.

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