Location: Telford
Top Things to do in Telford
The 10 Best 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. 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.
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. Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World
Overall Ratings
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
4. 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.
5. Blists Hill Victorian Town
Overall Ratings
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.
6. Broseley Pipeworks
7. 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.
8. 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
9. 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.
10. Sunnycroft
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 398 reviews
Sunnycroft is an Edwardian villa which takes you back to the 'country house' lifestyle before the first world war. Sunnycroft tells the story of a Brewer, a Widow and three generations of a local industrialist family. Opened by the National Trust in 1999 the house offers guided tours of the villa and gardens. croquet and games on the lawn and an Edwardian tea room serving light refreshments. The house is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 2nd March - 5th November and then weekends through the Winter.
Reviewed By Pollycdc - Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Sandwiched between busy main roads and bustling surburbia , an oasis of peace and serenity greets the visitor to Sunnycroft . Passing slowly in a traffic jam we 'd previously noticed the NT sign and decided to visit, a worthwhile decision and very pleasant five hours spent exploring .We were welcomed at the carpark and walked down the magnificent driveway .An avenue of 100 year old Redwoods line the drive to the house .Huge , stately trees , amazing specimens , we could quite easily have been walking in California. The drive curves to give the first glimpse of the Edwardian red brick turreted house , we were just in time to join a lady for a very informative talk and short tour . In fact all the guides were so knowledgeable and you could sense the warmth of their feelings for the house . This minature stately house , having only eight bedrooms and the most wonderful galleried landing , full of family treasures was a delight to explore . So too were the gardens , a couple of sties and stables , orchards , meadow , kitchen garden . Borders and a formal lawn with crochet equipment and hulahoops for the kids , deckchairs to relax with a picnic and the afternoon tea in the sunshine ended a lovely visit . The lady owner was way before her time and had the most progressive ideas , she also had a fortune so was able to implement the planning , the rebuilding , the decor , to the highest standards . A surprisingly peaceful oasis amidst the fast pace of today's world .
