Merrythought Village, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7NJ
Opening hours:Open Daily 7:00am - 10:00pm

Local Attractions


Maws Craft Centre

Maws Craft Centre is  situated in the picturesque Ironbridge Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1.5 miles from the historic Iron Bridge and housed in the refurbished Victorian tile factory of Maw & Co, once the world's largest tile manufacturer. The centre comprises independently run studios housing an eclectic mix of arts & crafts specialists and holistic therapists, together with our popular café & tearoom.

Our courtyard is used to host events including Glenn Miller evenings, Jackfield Brass Band concerts, World Heritage Site events, outdoor art exhibitions and seasonal fairs.   

The craft centre complex is open 7 days a week but individual shop & studio opening times vary. The café is open 7 days a week from 10am to 4pm. Usually a  selection of shops & studios can be found open most afternoons, the best time to visit is from 12 to 3pm. If you want to see a particular shop or artist please check with them before travelling any distance.

Contact details and individual shop opening times can be found on the studios page of this website. We offer the added bonus of no admission fee and free parking to make your visit with us more enjoyable. So please come and visit our studios and café, enjoy walking round our peacefully attractive courtyard, or simply sit, relax and enjoy the atmospheric surroundings.

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