Location: Telford
Top Things to do in Telford
What to do and see in Telford, England: The Best Nature & Parks
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. Mad House Farm - Alpaca Picnics
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Exotic Zoo
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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.
3. 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
4. The Wrekin
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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. 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.
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. Weston Park
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4.0 based on 364 reviews
Weston Park is one of the most welcoming stately homes with as much character as any English castle and with as many stories as any royal home. Weston offers more than just beautiful gardens, architecture and history; the House and Stables are available for business meetings, team building events, corporate hospitality, weddings, product launches, private parties, conferences, family fun days and activity days; offering an unforgettable venue, appealing to young and old.The Granary Farm Shop, Grill Restaurant & Art Gallery are open daily; the Farm Shop stocks the very best in locally produced food and drink and changing exhibitions can be viewed in the art gallery. Whether welcoming royalty for a wedding, G8 Summit Leaders for a conference, clients for a business event, schools for an educational visit or visiting for an event, Weston has a unique appeal whatever the occasion.Now held in trust by The Weston Park Foundation, you will find Weston Park as welcoming and engaging as ever.
Reviewed By bsw937 - Lichfield, United Kingdom
Well it was great to visit Weston Park and walk through the woods and parkland. Very warm welcome by staff. Whilst it is early in the season, quite a few plants and shuts in flower. Take away drinks were available too. Non season ticket holders will still need to pre book their visit.
8. Telford Snowboard and Ski Centre
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4.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By myfamily1802 - Telford, United Kingdom
1st visit since start of pandemic! Staff have obviously worked hard to get a safe system in place, limited facilities and MUST pre book but all very very understandable. So nice to see my daughter having a great time, thank you ????
9. Granville Country Park
10. Scotty's Donkeys and Animal Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 42 reviews
Scotty's Donkeys and animal park is a family run business set in the heart of beautiful Shropshire countryside. We offer donkey rides, close encounters with our range of friendly farm animals and a large picnic and play area, with indoor sandpit and bouncy castles.
Reviewed By 315tracym
I’m a working Nanny with 3 boys to care for of different ages ( 9,4 and 22 months) I phoned Sarah before my visit to check it was suitable for all 3 of them. It was a fabulous day and we arrived at 10:15 and left at 16:30. I was happy I could let the 3 boys play in separate areas however were still always in sight. The sandpit was a big hit with all 3 boys as were the bouncy castles. The 2 elder boys happily had donkey rides and although I purchased a ticket for the younger boy he did not want to ride and I was refunded the money without a problem. I would highly recommend a visit and we enjoyed a picnic ( plenty of tables) I will be returning very soon.
