Telford Tourist Information

Ironbridge Open Air Museum of Steel Sculpture, Moss House, Cherry Tree Hill, Coalbrookdale, Telford, set within UNESCO's World Heritage Site at Coalbrookdale, this open air museum features steel sculptures inspired by industrial heritage.  Artworks are displayed in 10 acres of diverse landscapes, from grassland to intimate woodland settings, linked by discreet pathways. Founded in 1991 by the late sculptor Roy Kitchin FRBS and many of his works can be seen among the 60 sculptures in the Permanent and Loans Collection. 
Open: Mar-Nov: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, also open Bank Holiday Mondays.Tel: 01952 433152 

Telford Steam Railway, The Old Loco Shed, Bridge Road, Horsehay, Telford, a preserved standard-guage railway run by volunteers from the Telford Horeshay Steam Trust.  It began life in 1859 as the Severn Junction Railway, serving the industrial areas of Coalbrookdale and Horsehay. The freight services were at their peak from the late 19th century to the 1920's but went into a decline after World War II.  Horsehay and Dawley Station was a victim of Beeching's cuts in 1962 and lost its freight services two years later.
Open 2005: for static displays: every Sat from 5 Mar- 24 Sept, 10:45-16:15.Passenger services operate Sun from 27 Mar-25 Sept, plus Bank Holiday Mondays - diesel or steam.. Tel: 07765 858348 

Sunnycroft, 200 Holyhead Road, Wellington,Telford, on the edge of Wellington, a substantial largely unaltered late-19th century red brick suburban villa. The grounds represent a 'mini estate', with stables, pigsties, kitchen gardens, conservatory, orchards and flower gardens. Open: 20 Mar-30 Oct, Sun & Mon only, 13:00-17:00 timed tickets. By guided tours only ( except Bank Hol Mon) Tel:  01952 242884

The Wrekin, just west of Telford, 2 miles south-west of Wellington one of Shropshire's best known landmarks, which dominates the view from Telford and Ironbridge. This volcanic outlier rises to 1,334 ft (407 m) and offers walkers panaramic views over 15 counties. A number of folk tales are associated with the Wrekin and the peak has also received frequent mentions in literary works. JRR Tolkien, author of the Lord of the Rings, lived nearby and the Shropshire countryside around the Wrekin was his inspiration for Middle Earth.

Lilleshall Abbey, off A518, 4 miles north east of Telford, was established by Augustian cannons in 1143.  Disolved by Henry VIII in 1538, the abbey ended its life as a Royalist stronghold during the Civil War. The ruins, featuring the remains of a 12th and 13th century church and cloisters, are surrounded by lawns and ancient yew trees.  An Ancient Monument, the peaceful site makes a good spot for a picnic.  Open all year ( any reasonable time). 

Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard Nr Shifnal TF11 8LE, at Weston-under-Lizard, on A5, Weston Park, the ancestral home of the Earls of Bradford, is a imposing red-brick house set in 1,000 acres of parkland. Built in 1671 by Elizabeth, Lady Wilbraham, it has its interior altered over the years, but the exterior has seen little change. Collections of pictures, china, books, tapestries. Park, woodland walks, etc.Open: Mar: 26th-31st; Apr: 1st-3rd, 9th-10th, 16th-17th, 23rd-24th & 30th; May: 1st-2nd, 7th-8th, 14th-15th, 21st-22nd, 28th-30th; June: 1st- 5th, 11th-12th, 18th-19th, 25th-26th; Jul: - Everyday from 2nd, except 30th; Aug: - Every day, except 18th - 24th; Sept: 1st-4th. Times: Park & Gardens : 11:00-18:30, last admission 17:00. House : 13:00-17:00, last admission 16:30. Tel: 01952 852100 Main Switchboard: 01952 852100

Boscobel House, east of Telford, east of the A41 off M52 Junction 3 famous as the place where the future Charles II sheltered in 1651 after the disasterous Battle of Worcester. Purchased by Walter Evans in 1812 he attempted to re-create the building in memory of Charles II's escape from capture, adding dark oak panelling, 'period' pieces and a formal garden. The garden, with its raised viewing platform, has been restored and a descendant of the Royal Oak, that concealed Charles II from Cromwell's troops, can be seen in fields close to the house. Open : 1 Apr-31 Oct 10:00-17:00 Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols Tel: 01902 850244 

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