Location: Telford
Top Things to do in Telford
Top 10 Museums 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 Angel Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Set in the heart of idyllic Shropshire, the Angel Gallery offers a new, tranquil and visually stimulating showcase of Art. Founded by Ann and Mike Fraser, their vision was to create a powerful space, made-up of a magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures.
Reviewed By 901lindsayf - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Super surprise of a gem gallery! The breadth of art on view is only surpassed by the setting! Knowledgeable and friendly owners have obviously put their hearts and souls into establishing the gallery. Not obvious from the outside but well worth the visit!
2. Ironbridge Gorge Museums
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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.
3. 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.
4. Broseley Pipeworks
5. 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.
6. Ironbridge Open Air Museum of Steel Sculpture
7. Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
Abraham Derby I transformed the cast iron industry when he perfected the smelting of iron with coke rather than charcoal The remains of his blast furnace of 1709 still exist in Coalbrookdale alongside the new Museum of Iron in the old 1838 warehouse which celebrates the individuals who made this area 'the birthplace of the industrial revolution' in England plus the products of the famous Coalbrookdale Company which are still to be found all over England, having started from creating cooking pots from 1709. The displays include the gold medal presented by the Royal Academy in 1787 for the wooden model of the Iron Bridge, also on show, and ends with a couple of Agas, which are made in Coalbrookdale today. It shows how designers created many useful objects that we still see in our towns and cities today and also some very strange objects such as a dining room table held up by dogs. A fascinating museum telling the story of how Coalbrookdale changed the world, and there is a good shop and a popular coffeeshop/restaurant in an adjacent building. There is a link to Scotland, with a lamp from the Carron Works in Falkirk - in its day one of the largest ironworks in Europe, whose achievements are in need of similar recognition to the works at Coalbrookdale
8. Coalport China Museum
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4.0 based on 609 reviews
Reviewed By Dib_8_Sue - Gloucester, United Kingdom
Ironbridge is the town that just keeps giving. A visit to the Coalport China museum is a must when visiting. The exhibit where you can walk inside a bottle kiln that shows how the china is packed in saggars to be fired was very interesting. The volunteer who demonstrated how saggars were produced was very informative, showing how the clay items were placed in the saggars and why they were different shapes. Then walking around and seeing the china displays and wonder how such fine and intricate items were produced. There were other exhibits that we did not have time for so will be returning.
9. Museum of the Gorge
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4.0 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By JeffNineLives
Well-presented displays and information, helpful staff/volunteers and the best diorama I've ever seen!
10. Enginuity
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4.0 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By vardang253 - North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Spent a good couple of hours in Enginuity trying out all the experiments and equipment, absolutely fascinating and suitable for all ages. A great place to go if it's raining as there is something for everyone. Enginuity is adjacent to the Museum of Iron which is another wonderfully laid out museum, very informative. If you purchase the Annual Passport to gain access to all 10 Museums throughout Ironbridge you will save a lot of cash and it entitles you to unlimited visits for a year. We had a week in Ironbridge to have a proper look round all the museums. One of the best relaxing holidays in a long time and would highly recommend it.
