Are We Tourism Friendly?
I am going to see Ipswich play at Shrewsbury tonight. Let’s hope it’s better than Sunday.
So I thought I’d leave about lunchtime, go to the Ironbridge Gorge Museum and then have a meal in a decent restaurant before the match. Or have a decent lunch, then go to the Museum.
But!
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum shuts at five! In other words you arrive after lunch and have probably about two hours to explore. Surely, if we want to encourage people to stay at home, then museums should be open much later in the summer. Especially, as with Britain’s variable weather, we need to try just that bit harder.
As to restaurants, there is nothing in the area in the Good Food Guide. Not necessarily definitive, but it’s always a good pointer as to the eating experience. No restaurants at all, usually means nobody tries.
The Anonymous Widower 
Unfortunately, some places are not tourism friendly and it is a shame.
Comment by Eve White | August 11, 2009 |
Heck, Shropshire is the county of the gastropub. If you’re driving there are dozens of pretty decent eateries within easy reach of Shrewsbury. What a shame I’ve only just noticed this – I could have pointed you in several directions.
Comment by J-in-Wales | August 11, 2009 |
The Malthouse in Ironbridge does a pretty decent meal, or at least it did last time I visited.
Comment by J-in-Wales | August 11, 2009 |
I had a good day. More later, but Ipswich won! Just!
My problem on pubs is that most are not-coeliac friendly, as it is often the chips.
Ironbridge is not tourism friendly. It shuts at 5:00. One cafe owner told me that nothing happens after that time, when the museums close. Surely in the summer they could stay open later.
Comment by AnonW | August 12, 2009 |
>My problem on pubs is that most are not-coeliac friendly, as it is often the chips.
Ah yes, I forgot about that. It must make eating out very difficult.
Comment by J-in-Wales | August 12, 2009 |
Not really! Providing I plan!
But I do get a bit fed-up with Salade Nicoise, which is in many pubs and cheaper restaurants the only safe thing to eat.
On the other hand, most good Indian and Italian restaurants are either fine or do it correctly.
Comment by AnonW | August 12, 2009 |