Location: Telford
Top Things to do in Telford
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Telford /ˈtɛlfərd/ ( listen) is a large new town in the borough of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England, about 13 miles (21 km) east of Shrewsbury, and 30 miles (48 km) north west of Birmingham. With an estimated population (for the borough) of 170,300 in 2010 and around 155,000 in Telford itself, Telford is the largest town in Shropshire, and one of the fastest-growing towns in the United Kingdom.
Restaurants in Telford
1. Shropshire Raft Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 579 reviews
Shropshire Raft Tours welcomes you to our scenic river trips, Mega Stand up paddle boards, mini-raft & canoe hire along the beautiful River Severn located in Ironbridge, Shropshire. Great for those seeking a complete and fun-filled Ironbridge Gorge mini-adventure. Families welcome with any age of children. Group trips available with early bookings recommended. Group discounts available.
2. XscapeNow
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 351 reviews
Telford and Shropshire's number 1 ranked, award winning escape room. Come and try to escape from one of our themed rooms. You will have to solve puzzles and clues, but can you do it in the time?
Reviewed By RoryT161 - Brighton, United Kingdom
Had a fantastic time back at Xscape Now! Their latest game, Sweeney Todd, is a shining example of excellent Room design! A great variety of interesting and enjoyable puzzles, twisting narrative and surprising reveals and some lovely build quality with both decor and props. All presented by two wonderful hosts with a real and heartfelt desire to provide a brilliant experience! If you're in the area (or even if you're not) this is well worth a visit! Well done you guys, can't wait to see what you cook up next. Hope it's not more meat pies...!
3. Exotic Zoo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 425 reviews
Please note our opening hours on christmas eve are 11am-2pm (Last entry at 1pm) The zoo is then closed throughout January. We will announce an open date soon. Exotic Zoo is one of Telford's best kept secrets, a real gem winning the hearts of visitors to this small and interactive zoo. Meet our friendly staff as you explore the zoo and find out all about the animals they are working with today. As a community zoo with entry only £4 for children and £5 for adults, you will be wanting to visit again and again.
Reviewed By JANEYfromBUCKS
Amazing place, highly recommend. We enjoyed the family VIP experience with head keeper Ryan, who made the day out one of our best family trips ever! He was extremely knowledgeable, great fun and fantastic with the animals. Great to see so many beautiful animals so happy and healthy.
4. Wellington Orbit
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
** Currently operating as takeaway and cafe with outdoor seating ** Wellington Orbit operates a café and 63 seat cinema in the heart of Wellington, Shropshire. Affordable cinema tickets coupled with very comfortable seating and state of the art projection and audio equipment make this cinema an excellent choice for a visit. Our café sells a delicious range of home made cakes and lunches, as well as barista coffee. We also sell wine, cider, local beer and lager - all of which can be taken into the cinema. The cinema can also be hired out for one-off events, such as end of term screenings for local schools - please contact us for further details. We are always looking for volunteers so if you are interested in being part of the team behind the local independent cinema and cafe, pop-in and we will get you signed up.
Reviewed By 817curlyk
Went to Harry Potter Thursday. A most for Harry Potter fans who came suitably dressed, as where the friendly staff and volunteers. Comfortable seats with everyone suitably socially distanced. A lovely treat in these difficult times and a way to support local business. Throughly recommend, only wish we had been to the showing of the other HP films this was the last one in the series.
5. The Iron Bridge and Tollhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,789 reviews
The world's first iron bridge is located in Ironbridge, the cradle of the Industrial Revolution.
Reviewed By paulinehG3821EH - Burscough, United Kingdom
Iron Bridge is a great place to visit with lost of history to see and visit , with lovely views and plenty of photo opportunities, well worth a visit
6. Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World
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4.5 based on 3,335 reviews
Reviewed By saramarsha11 - Leeswood, United Kingdom
Saw the raccoon dogs, binturongs and a raccoon It was a lovely experience getting to know about the animals from our very informative and funny guide Aaron, as well as getting hand on by feeding and giving them little strokes Would highly recommend It's also such a lovely park Well kept, and the animals all look so happy
7. Ironbridge Gorge Museums
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 853 reviews
This scenic area, often used by moviemakers because of its unspoiled, authentic 18th-century architecture, offers several museums that represent a different aspect of Britain's industrial heritage.
Reviewed By LeslieMcC1958 - Radlett, United Kingdom
Good insight to the foundations of our Industrial Age and daily life for people of the time. Victorian village was well done with the actors role playing very well staff and volunteers very friendly and helpful in spite of current times and extra pressures. Glad we came to discover this part of the history and the gorge and bridge too.
8. Blists Hill Victorian Town
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4.5 based on 4,055 reviews
This reconstructed Victorian mining town is one of the best of its kind in England.
Reviewed By alandcooper37 - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed a good day at Blists hill on our coach holiday despite rather wet weather.Lots of interesting buildings to explore and the staff in the shops etc are very informative to talk to and delicious cake in the tea room too.Particularly enjoyed talking to the people in the plasters shed and buying lovely handmade small items from there.Definiteley would like to return hopefully on a drier day.
9. Jackfield Tile Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 434 reviews
Reviewed By eph9 - Aylesbury, United Kingdom
Just visited for the second time and I love it! Such an amazing collection of ceramic tiles and the story and history behind the factory and tiles in general. I spent ages just walking around the showroom room and then the room at the end with so many tiles on display to see. Just beautiful. Made me want to go home and tile something! There were many designs I would love to use in my own home. With my Ironbridge annual ticket, I will try to visit one more time just to look again before my year is up.
10. The Wrekin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 604 reviews
Reviewed By ckn0206
I went up, down and around the Wrekin. It was half term and the on road parking was pretty much gone before 10am although the car park had lots of space. I kept to the main path to the summit. It was on this path I saw most people. At the trig point at the top most people seemed to turn around and descend the same way. I went over the top to pick up a permitted path and return to the car park along the side of the hill. The path down is steep be aware. The permitted path through the woods is lovely and apart from a couple of cyclists (these are not permitted ????) who thought I should have gotten out of their way, it was a wholly enjoyable experience. It was about 4 miles and just over 2 hours
