The Boat Inn on Ferry Road, Jackfield, is a riverside pub in the Ironbridge Gorge dating from 1740, reached across the river by the Memorial Footbridge; a gauge on the door records past flood heights. It has two rooms, cask ale and a garden, and is dog friendly. Acoustic Music and Song, an open session hosted by Paul Woolley and Nicky Gilbride, runs on two Tuesdays a month from 8pm, and a traditional Irish music session runs every Thursday from 8pm.
Telford · Every other Tuesday · No fee listed
The Boat Inn Open Mic
Jackfield's tuesday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 11 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every other Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every other TuesdayHow the night runs
Every other Tuesday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Boat Inn
JackfieldGetting there
Ferry Road,
Jackfield, Telford TF8 7LS
Jackfield, Telford TF8 7LS
The nearest station is Telford Central (rail station), about 4 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Jackfield, TelfordAbout the night
The Boat Inn on Ferry Road, Jackfield, in the Ironbridge Gorge, hosts Acoustic Music and Song, an open session run by Paul Woolley and Nicky Gilbride, on two Tuesdays a month from 8pm; the local listings site shows the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, while CAMRA gives the 3rd and 4th. The pub also has a traditional Irish music session every Thursday from 8pm.
The Boat Inn on Ferry Road, Jackfield, is a riverside pub in the Ironbridge Gorge dating from 1740, reached across the river by the Memorial Footbridge; a gauge on the door records past flood heights. It has two rooms, cask ale and a garden, and is dog friendly. Acoustic Music and Song, an open session hosted by Paul Woolley and Nicky Gilbride, runs on two Tuesdays a month from 8pm, and a traditional Irish music session runs every Thursday from 8pm.
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Jackfield · Every other Tuesday
The Boat Inn Open Mic
Jackfield's tuesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
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- Nov 2026
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Boat Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Boat Inn Open Mic runs on Tuesdays (fortnightly) at The Boat Inn in Telford, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 11 Nov 2026
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Music starts around 20:00.
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NightTuesdayEvery other Tuesday
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About This Open Mic
The Boat Inn on Ferry Road, Jackfield, in the Ironbridge Gorge, hosts Acoustic Music and Song, an open session run by Paul Woolley and Nicky Gilbride, on two Tuesdays a month from 8pm; the local listings site shows the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, while CAMRA gives the 3rd and 4th. The pub also has a traditional Irish music session every Thursday from 8pm.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Boat Inn’s Tuesday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every other Tuesday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every other Tuesday
Getting there
Jackfield, Telford, TF8 7LS - the map is below.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Boat Inn
Ferry Road, Jackfield, Telford TF8 7LS
AddressFerry Road
AreaJackfield, Telford
PostcodeTF8 7LS
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Telford Central (rail station), about 4 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Boat Inn in Jackfield, Telford; TF8 7LS is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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The nearest station is Telford Central (rail station), about 4 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is TF8 7LS. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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