Location: Telford
Top Things to do in Telford
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Telford, England
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. The Coracle Micropub And Beer Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Bebbo67 - Chester, United Kingdom
What a great micro pub,lovely beers and great service.Very well organised with regard to Covid and a great order and pay system via the app.Thumbs up all round guys????
2. 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
3. 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
4. Telford Town Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 785 reviews
Telford Town Park is set in the heart of Telford adjacent to Southwater and Telford Shopping Centre. Telford Town Park is a large park, occupying 1.7 square kilometres.The park offers a wide range of facilities and activities from long walks with beautiful scenery to hours of fun with the children on its wide range of play equipment. Alongside a multi-use games arena, Toddlers sand and Play Area, Trim Trail, large slide and spider’s web climbing frame is a new Water Play feature, guaranteed to keep the little ones entertained during the summer months.For those of you looking for a more peaceful time why not get away from it all with walks through beautiful countryside with wildflowers and established woodland areas, bridal pathways, educational zones with historical features and angling and bike hire. The park also has two tranquil gardens called the Maxwell and Cherry Gardens these areas boost specialist plants and water features making for the perfect location to sit and relax with a book. We are also blessed with a large green open space in the form of an events arena (QE11 Arena) and village green suitable for picnics and relaxing. Useful Information: Visitor centre with toilets, snack bar and first aid facilities. Activities for both younger and older children. Educational workshops, holiday activities and events.
Reviewed By cereb - Telford, United Kingdom
Last time we went we did orienteering, we got the map from the information centre and would highly recommend it as you see parts of the park you didn’t know existed. There are so many different activities and events for all the family it’s a great place to have in the town.
5. The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
This unique shop is home to a huge range of traditional and limited edition teddy bears. All of the current collections are in stock as well as several rare discontinued items and shop exclusives. Within the shop is a small museum with some of the earliest Merrythought and Farnell teddy bears (dating back as far as 1909) as well as many other characters created by Merrythought over the years. Of course, all of the bears have been handmade onsite in the Merrythought factory, the UK's oldest teddy bear manufacturer of it's kind. Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm
Reviewed By WhitchBridgnorth
Wonderful shop , Bears to die for.... The kindest staff ,pick up and look at any that you want to . I was looking for best/ Christening gift . Beautiful packaging .
6. The Pheasant Pub and Brewhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
The Pheasant Pub and Brewhouse reopened in May 2014 after being taken over by the Ironbridge Brewery which is now located in the beer garden and re-named the Wrekin Brewing Company. Currently food is served 11am until 4pm Monday - Saturday with no food being served on a Sunday.
Reviewed By cmarshy5
what a great pub. Regularly visit here and no matter what time or what day you go it always has a fantastic atmosphere. A variety of ages, no TV's no load music just good drink and good company. Everyone is friendly. difficult to get a seat sometimes but people come and go all the time and most people offer to share tables. They do a great pork pie and a great meat and cheese platter. Staff always friendly and there selection of real ales and Gins are amazing. no other pub in Shropshire compares. although you don't see many kids they are very welcome and are often bought by grandparents
7. The Three Furnaces
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
8. Apley Woods
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By michaelridings
Apley woods is a fantastic place to walk the dog, it is a wooded area with paths to walk along, I visit the woods 2/3 times a week and it generally takes around 40/50 minutes to do two laps of the woods with the dog. There is more to explore in the middle of the woods such as a pond where you can feed ducks. Next to the woods is a large open field which is excellent for letting your dog stretch their legs. This leads onto a fishing pond which you can also walk around if you are after a longer walk. There is free parking for up to 3 hours at the entrance near the hospital.
9. Station Hotel
10. The LiquorLab
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
The LiquorLab is an independent cocktail bar located in Southwater, Telford! Our ethos is about serving high quality drinks in a warm and welcoming environment. Come in for a coffee, a cocktail, a mocktail, glass of wine, or why not try one of our craft beers! The LiquorLab is the place to go after doing some shopping in the town centre, after a meal at one of the surrounding restaurants, or before a trip to the cinema! We're open every day of the week and serve till late. Come and try our tasty nibbles menu while sitting in our soft, cosy seating areas; we're all about socialising, a place where you feel well looked after and can come for a drink any time of the day.
Reviewed By FzJn619
Booked via phone and was causally welcomed, asked to scan code and all covid rules were followed. Felt very comfortable with the space given to us and away from others. Liquor lab have now got a code on the table which you load on your phone and allows you to order quickly, efficiently and contactless. The app is easy to use for both food and drinks. Food provided by the vendor was lush. I went for The Spanish Dogg’ which came with slightly seasoned skin on fries. Would totally recommend by company had the Notorious P.I.B fries and the regular Salty Dogg.. all looked great. Drinks we made to the establishments usuals good standard. I had the below: Pornstar Martini Raspberry Rippltini Alabama Slammer Two To Tango Would totally recommend each one of these! Also the festive range is great and would suggest getting on those before they are gone. Thanks for a great visit and look forward to the next.
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