Location: Telford
Top Things to do in Telford
What to do and see in Telford, England: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
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
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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. 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
5. Sunnycroft
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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 .
6. Apley Woods
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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.
7. Benthall Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 229 reviews
This imposing sixteenth-century house features a charming 19th-century terraced garden.
Reviewed By xxluvleaxx - Chester, United Kingdom
Visited on Wednesday with my Mum as something to do before we booked into our hotel. The church and house were absolutely lovely, really enjoyed the visit, the NT staff and volunteers were friendly and knowledgeable about the property and we had a nice cup of tea and a scone in the little tea room. Mum also had a bowl of soup which she said was tasty and came with a huge chunk of bread!! It was a nice property and lots of interesting facts were learnt. We even bought a book from the second hand book stall. Great Hellebores in the gardens and lots of birds! The car park is £2 but free to NT members if you have your sticker, luckily Mum's was still in the book in the car! There are walking routes on a map in the car park too.
8. Buildwas Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By CUMBRIAVIEW - Conwy, United Kingdom
Very surprised with our visit here A small car park but admission was our favourite price FREE. Amazing how apart from the roof how much of it was still there more or less untouched state.Ideal place for a picnic or just to chill for a couple of hours taking in the ambience of it all.The vaulted ceiling is well worth a look and also remains of original floor tiles in places.Very Interesting Visit
9. Telford Steam Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
