Explore a Green Flag award-winning park with riverside walks, play areas, and scenic Gorge views perfect for families visiting the Ironbridge World Heritage Site.

Dale End Park is a historic Green Flag-designated park situated in a picturesque rural setting to the south of Telford, serving the communities of Ironbridge and Coalbrookdale. Formally established as a recreation ground in 1870 and designated as a formal park in 1970, this venue has over 150 years of recreational heritage. The park is surrounded by the stunning River Severn and Ironbridge Gorge, offering beautiful natural scenery and landscape character dominated by specimen trees and formal planting. Families visiting Dale End Park can enjoy a play area suitable for children, riverside walks along the scenic Gorge, and colourful formal bedding displays throughout the seasons. The park features sports fields on the regatta playing field, an active hub for the long-established annual regatta event. Conservation areas within the park provide opportunities for nature exploration and outdoor learning. The venue is accessible with ample car parking including disabled bays, making it pushchair-friendly for families with young children. Water safety is prioritized with clear guidelines for visitors enjoying the riverside setting. While on-site toilets are not available, facilities can be found 500 metres away at the Wharfage car park. As a popular destination for both local families and regional visitors, Dale End Park offers free entry and is suitable for all ages, from toddlers through to older children and adults.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Fish Tank

a month ago

It’s a large, lovely park. Beautifully looked after, easy access with public transport. Disappointing however, majority of bins were overflowing from the weekend event. Downed tree at the end of park taking up the footpath too. Reported the tree to the council, hopefully sorted soon.

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Roger Fane

a month ago

Great place. Had Great fish and chips .the walks around the bridge is well worth it and it's the home of the famous merrythought bears 🐻 🐻‍❄. A good day out

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Dariusz Kamienski (Just True Live)

2 months ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lovely park for families, dog walkers and anyone looking to spend some time outdoors. Clean, well maintained and plenty of open space to relax, walk or have a picnic. The playground is great for children and there is enough room for them to run around safely. A peaceful place to enjoy some fresh air and unwind. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

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LaPD Solutions

3 months ago

Great little place to escape for a quiet walk, although the earlier the better, as it is a popular place. I walk from Madeley to the park and back, and it's such a lovely place to sit and quietly watch the birds and squirrels. The early-morning bird calls are superb. Parking is just around the corner at Dale End Car Park, from 10:00 to 17:00 and is charged by the hour: 1 hour £1:50 2 hours £2:00 3 hours £3:00 up to £6 max. There is also a small but popular fenced and gated play area for little ones at the park entrance. There's a Co-op shop just around the corner too.

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S. W.

3 months ago

Came along for the World War 2 and 1940's event. Fantastic atmosphere with very pleasant friendly people.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026