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Telford takes its name from the Thomas Telford, one of the principal architects of the Industrial Revolution.  The great engineer was made surveyor public works for Shropshire in 1787 and his contribution to the area is still clearly seen today.

The 'new town' of Telford was created in 1968 to provide homes for the overspill populatons of Birmingham and the Black Country.

Within the town are a number of mature settlements, some dating back centuries. One of the most famous areas is Coalbrookdale, where Abraham Darby began the Industrial Revolution in 1709.  The new town is proud of its industrial past and today is at the forefront of modern business and industry.

Telford's prosperity greatly improved after the town was linked to the M54 and it is now one of the UK's fastest growing and most successful new towns.It is also a 'forest city', achieved by lining roads and available spaces with thousands of tree saplings.

The popular shopping centre has big name stores and the Telford International Centre is the 6th largest exhibition centre in the UK. 10 screen cinema, ice skating, Super Bowl, night clubs and more here.

Lots of attractions for children, including the 500 acre Telford Town Park, with leisure facilities and play areas as well as 'Wonderland', a theme park where nusery rhymes and fairy stories are brought to life.

Nearby is Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom and the Telford Steam Railway.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site at Ironbridge has museums illustrating the facinating history of Coalbrookdale and you must visit here.              

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Telford Tourist Attractions

 
Wonderland, Telford Town Park, in the 450 acres of Telford Park, this attraction gives youngsters the chance to visit their favourite Fairy Tale and Nursery Rhyme characters.  Enchanting walks through woodland where children can discover The Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood and more.  Dinosaur Valley, with its four life-sized dinosaurs, Wonderland Maze, rides, and crazy golf on the Jolly Roger. Picnic on the Mad Hatter's Table or eat at the Teddy Bear Tea Room. 
Open: 25 Mar-30 Sept, daily 10:30-18:00, Oct-24 Mar, Sat, Sun plus half-term, 10:30-16:00 Tel: 01952 591633 Admission Charge
 
Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom, Preston-on-the-Weald Moors, Telford, a popular family attraction has lots of farm activites including sheep shearing, bottle-feeding lambs and milking demonstrations. Friendly farm animals and more unusual creatures such as llamas and ostriches.Features a Sheep Steeplechase, where you can place bets at the Tiny Tote. Many activities undercover, with play barns for smaller children. For older children there is quad biking and an air rifle range. Christmas tree plantation, with a Christmas tree maze, Father Christmas in Dec.
Open 2005: 19Mar- 9Sept: 10:00-18:00 - last admittance 17:00 (no Sheep Steeplechase on Fri);11Sept- 25Nov: 10:00-17:00 ( closed Mon except Halloween), Sheep Steeplechase at weekends only until end of September and every day at Halloween;  26Nov-24Dec for Christmas World and Christmas tree sales ( no Quad bikes, summer activities) .  Closed Christmas to Mar  Tel: 01952 677917
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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  Admission Charge

 

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  Admission Charge

 

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 Admission Charge More Information

 

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 Admission Charge More Information

 

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  Admission Charge More Information

 

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The Telford Whitehouse Hotel Watling Street Telford TF1 2NJ MAP
All rates at this modern hotel include free use of the leisure club and access to the brasserie style restaurant and bars. The Telford Whitehouse Hotel is easy to find from the motorway, making it an ideal location for business or for leisure.

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The Telford Golf & Spa Hotel - A QHotel Great Hay Drive Sutton Heights Telford TF7 4DT MAP
This deluxe 4-star contemporary hotel has recently undergone a GBP 7 million renovation, with every facet of the hotel having been totally transformed.

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Clarion Hotel Telford , Madeley Court Castlefields Way Madeley Court Telford TF7 5DW MAP
The Clarion Hotel, Madeley Court is a 16th Century building that is steeped in history.

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Grays Hotel and Conference Centre Forge Gate Telford TF3 4ND MAP
Set in 5 acres of landscaped grounds, this new Telford hotel is within easy walking distance of the Telford Shopping Complex and the offices of Cap Gemini and Fujitsu.

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Park Inn Telford Forgegate Telford Centre Telford TF3 4NA MAP
Attending Telford on business, visiting Fujitsu, Capgemini, EDS or HMRC? Or are you wanting a leisure break to see Ironbridge and its nine museums? The Park Inn Telford is ideally located in the heart of Shropshire and just off Junction 5, M54.

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Swan At Forton Eccleshall Road Newport near Telford TF10 8BY MAP
This classic English country inn has open fires, wooden floors, oriental rugs and a warm welcome. The Swan at Forton has gorgeous rooms in its main building and budget rooms in the annexe.

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Premier Inn Euston Way Telford TF3 4LY MAP
At Telford Central food and drink is available at the Euston Way and Beefeater

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Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels


The Old Orleton Inn Holyhead Road Wellington Telford TF1 2HA MAP
Dating from the 17th century, this former coaching inn has been transformed into a contemporary styled, charming retreat that faces the famous Wrekin Hill.

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Haughton Hall Haughton Lane Telford TF11 8HG MAP
Haughton Hall, a listed building dating from 1718, situated in the quiet beauty of rural Shropshire, provides the ideal location to relax and unwind in comfortable surroundings. The hotel has 32 bedrooms of which there are a number of

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Grove House Hotel 17 Whitchurch Road Wellington Telford TF1 3DS MAP
Historic Grade II listed building, but with a hot water system second to none! Most rooms have baths and power showers.

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Dovecote Grange Guest House Bratton Road Bratton Telford TF5 0BT MAP
Dovecote Grange Guest House is superior accommodation for the discerning traveller. Beautiful, warm friendly home with country views, 10 minutes from Telford town centre and the International Centre.

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Coalbrookdale Inn 12 Wellington Road Coalbrookdale Ironbridge TF8 7DX MAP
Within the walls of this 19th Century building the Coalbrookdale Inn also offers Luxurious Bed and Breakfast facilities.

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Newport Arms Hotel Lower Barr Newport Telford TF10 7BQ MAP
In Newport Shropshire, this family-run hotel offers Regency elegance and comfortable, charming accommodation at good-value rates, with the warmest of welcomes from your hosts, Nigel and Vanessa.

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The Wheatsheaf Inn 61 Broadway Shifnal near Telford TF11 8BB MAP
Situated on Broadway in the charming little market town of Shifnal in Shropshire, this Grade II listed inn is an authentic traditional pub with cosy, comfortable accommodation.

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Around The Telford Area


Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Shifnal (3.34 miles) Ironbridge (3.76 miles) Broseley (4.65 miles) Much Wenlock (7.26 miles) Bridgnorth (9.88 miles) Codsall (11.03 miles) Brewood (11.60 miles) Perton (11.77 miles) Shrewsbury (12.67 miles) Penkridge (14.50 miles) Wombourne (14.87 miles)

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