Telford

Telford

As the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution it is only fitting that Telford was named after the renowned civil engineer Thomas Telford, a Scot known as the 'Collussus of Roads' and also renowned for building canals. The area is not surprisingly very pioneering in terms of technology and Telford itself is currently one of the UK’s fastest growing and most successful towns.

The area is brimming with things to see and do for schools including a local ski centre, farms and railway museums. If you want to venture a little further you can visit the famous Ironbridge (above), designed and built by Thomas Pritchard in 1779. THe valley has countless museums and historic re-enactments by which students of all ages can learn by going back in time. This industrial heritage has also given birth to museums such as Enginuity and by riding on the steam railway.

The area has many major religious buildings such as Buildwas Abbey, Lilleshall Abbey and Wenlock Priory. It is also blessed with countless areas of beauty, such as the Ercall Nature Reserve, while the Wrekin is a hill which can be seen across the entire area and is climbed every year by thousands of school children.

Venues in this location

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Blists Hill Victorian Town

Experience life as it was over 100 years ago through the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a recreated Victorian Town

Blists Hill is an open-air museum, one of ten museums operated by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, built on a former industrial complex. It is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums. Enjoy a truly memorable day out at this recreated Victorian Town. An enjoyable way for all ages to discover more about Victorian life.

Benthall Hall

A family home for 500 years

Situated on a plateau above the gorge of the River Severn, this fine stone house has mullioned and transomed windows, a stunning interior with carved oak staircase and decorated plaster ceilings and oak panelling.

Telford Snowboard and Ski Centre

The 85 metre slope (and nursery slope facility) provides skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, ice skating and snowblading activities for adults and juniors of all ages and abilities throughout the year.

Telford Ice Rink

Our friendly staff and accessible Town Centre location makes for lots of fun, for you and the family, all year round. Whether you are a complete novice or a regular we are always happy to see you. What are you waiting for?...get your skates on.

Wilderhope Manor

Elizabethan gabled manor house

Beautiful Elizabethan manor house restored by John Cadbury in 1936. Even though the interiors are unfurnished, the architecture and charm of the manor are still a sight to behold.

Surrounding farmland managed for landscape and wildlife has permissive access.

Wilderhope Manor is run by the Youth Hostel Association so there may be limited access to some rooms.

Wenlock Edge

A 15 mile limestone escarpment

Wenlock Edge is a narrow limestone escarpment that runs for 15 miles from Craven Arms to  Ironbridge, the National Trust owns 8 miles of this stretch. There is a mix of rich flowering grasslands and ancient woodland along with internationally important sites for geology, making the area an important Special Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Ironbridge Museums

Hear it, feel it, see it, do it

Be at the heart of the action and explore your industrial past along the scenic walk taking in the ten award-winning Ironbridge Gorge Museums spread along the valley beside the wild River Severn.

See the products that set industry on its path and the machines that made them. Watch and talk to the Museums’ craftsmen and costumed demonstrators.

Sunnycroft

A comfortable home telling the story of a brewer, a widow and three generations of the Lander family

Tucked away on the edge of Wellington is this rare suburban villa and mini-estate. As you walk up the large avenue of Wellingtonia trees the red-brick villa is unexpectedly revealed offering a chance to immerse yourself in a past era.

Weston Park

1,000 acres of parkland plus special attractions including miniature railway, Woodland Adventure Playground, dress up and games room, woodland walks, lakes and follies to explore, as well as an entertaining guided tour around the house itself.

The Edge Adventure Activities

Enjoy a huge range of activities customised for juniors including Quad Biking (minimum age 6) and Mountain Boarding (from 8), Clay Pigeon Shooting (from 10), Pellet Sniper Range (from 8) and Archery (from 10)!

White Ladies Priory

Ruins of the late 12th century church of a small nunnery of 'white ladies' or Augustinian canonesses.

The first reference to the Priory of St Leonard, now known as White Ladies Priory, is a grant of land dated 1186; the architectural evidence also suggests a late 12th century foundation date.

Fordhall Farm

Fordhall Farm is an inspiring example of how farming can become a force for sustainable education and change as well as a producer of fine, local organic food. Located on the outskirts of Market Drayton in North Shropshire, Fordhall Farm is now owned by an Industrial and Provident Society made up of 7500 shareholders from across the UK and further afield. 

Enginuity

Test your reactions against the speed of a robot, generate power from water or pull a locomotive by hand.

Investigate science and discover more about the power of technology at Enginuity.

Woodseaves Miniature Railway

A lovely miniature steam railway that runs on Sundays from the beginning of March to September. There is also a lovely 16mm gauge model railway to enjoy. Inexpensive, old fashioned fun.

It is definitely worth a visit if you are already in the area on a Sunday between from the beginning of March to September.

Royal Airforce (RAF) Museum Cosford

The Royal Air Force Museum in Cosford offers a fun, entertaining day out for all the entire family. Situated next to an active airfield, this is the only place in the Midlands where you can get close to so many breathtaking aircraft for free.

The Ercall Nature Reserve

Human activity is dramatically evident in the huge chunk blasted out of the hillside to provide road stone for the nearby A5. This had the unexpectedly wonderful effect of laying bare the earth’s history; revealing rocks from the earliest beginnings of life on this planet.

Wonderland

The Award Winning big park for little people

An enchanting place where nursery rhymes and fairytales come to life. Endless rides and a giant indoor play area!

Pan for diamonds in the new diamond mine, play crazy golf on the Jolly Roger or visit the Christmas Village, open all year round! Plus visit the dinosaur valley and a few more surprises!

Granville Nature Reserve

Relics of former industrial activity, including furnaces and an old winding house, are now surrounded by woodland full of birds, while pit mounds of waste have been transformed into flower-rich grassland and heath. An abundance of bird’s-foot trefoil now feeds generations of caterpillars of Telford’s speciality butterflies, the dingy skipper and green hairstreak. Coach parking.

Lightmoor Nature Reserve

Lightmoor lies on the fringes of urban Telford, surrounded by the thriving communities of Lightmoor village and Doseley. Look around as you walk and you will see the history of this place. Heaps of coal, clay and ironstone waste from the 18th century mines were piled onto the medieval field patterns, and tracks, tramways and an early canal cut across the landscape.

Lazerland

Welcoming over 5s to next generation hide and seek: played with laser guns in a futuristic arena full of special effects, this isn't how the game goes at granny's! Combat gaming: zero contact, maximum thrill!

Odeon Telford

Multi screen cinema, children welcome, multiple U and PG screenings particularly throughout the summer.

Telford Steam Railway

A classic and quite delightful working Steam Railway: at 1 in 39 one of the steepest railways in preservation.

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom

Shropshire based petting farm and zoo with over 150 different species of animal. Indoor and outdoor demonstrations take place daily including lamb feeding, sheep racing; meet the meerkats and egg collecting. The farm also has an indoor and outdoor play area, cafe and gift shop.

Safari Land

Features a great 9 hole miniature golf course with life sized animals and tropical landscape, with a range of club sizes. Plus indoor play and laser tag, so plenty to choose from!

Wenlock Priory

The tranquil ruins of Wenlock Priory stand in a picturesque setting on the fringe of beautiful Much Wenlock. An Anglo-Saxon monastery was founded here in about 680 by King Merewalh of Mercia, whose abbess daughter Milburge was hailed as a saint. Her relics were miraculously re-discovered here in 1101, attracting both pilgrims and prosperity to the priory.

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