Why go
- Town in Shropshire, England.
- Served by Breidden Airfield.
History
Telford is a town in the Telford and Wrekin borough in Shropshire, England. The wider borough covers the town, its suburbs and surrounding towns and villages. The town is close to the county's eastern boundary, and near the River Severn. The notable hill near the town called The Wrekin is part of the Shropshire Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. To the south of the town is the Ironbridge Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Places around the Ironbridge Gorge area, which were developed into the town itself, are internationally recognised as being "The Birthplace of Industry" being to a large extent constructed during the Industrial Revolution on the Shropshire Coalfield. The town is the main administrative centre for Telford and Wrekin Council.
Restaurants & places to go
Barbecue, Cafe · Predominantly vegetarian, vegan. Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · Station Road, Telford, TF8 7DR · smallwoods.org.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo 07:00-24:00; Tu-Fr 00:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-22:00; Su 11:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · storelocator.asda.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · Whitchurch Drive, Telford, TF1 2DE · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 107 Trench Road, Telford, TF2 7DP · papajohns.co.uk
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 8 Anstice Square, Telford, TF7 5BD · greggs.co.uk
British, Restaurant · British restaurant · Shawbirch Road, Telford, TF1 3QA · tobycarvery.co.uk
Cantonese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 17 Delph Side, Broseley, TF12 5EP · http://www.moonhon.co.uk /
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa-Su 10:00-23:00 · Priorslee Avenue, Telford, TF2 9SW · hickorys.co.uk
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Th 17:30-22:30; Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa 17:30-23:00; Su 18:00-22:30 · 101 Holly Road, Telford, TF4 3HZ
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · Stirchley Lane, Telford, TF4 3SZ · restaurant1840.co.uk
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 57 Waterloo Street, Telford, TF8 7AA · pondicherryrestaurant.co.uk
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 10:00-14:00 · 10 Duke Street, Telford, TF1 1BJ · gratitudeeventscafe.co.uk
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Tea, Sandwich, Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-14:00 · Dale End, Telford, TF8 7DS
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-22:50 · 27 Church Street, Telford, TF1 1DG
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 13 Bridge Road, Telford, TF1 1EA · smithfieldsfishandchips.co.uk
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Buildwas Road, Telford, TF8 7DW
Italian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Mongolian, Restaurant · Mongolian restaurant
Polish, Cafe · Polish cafe
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-16:30
Fast Food · fast food · 73 High Street, Broseley, TF12 5EX
Ice Cream · ice cream · Tontine Hill, Ironbridge
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 09:30-16:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · my.morrisons.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Priorslee Road, Shifnal, TF11 8TG · locations.burgerking.co.uk
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Su 11:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 107 Trench Road, Telford, TF2 7DP · pizzahut.co.uk
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Madeley Court Way, Telford, TF7 5FL · restaurants.subway.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Cantonese, Restaurant · Cantonese restaurant · 20 Bradford Street, Shifnal, TF11 8AU
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 20 High Street, Newport, TF10 7AN
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 20 Broadway, Shifnal, TF11 8AZ · sifnalbalti.co.uk
Cafe · cafe · 13 New Street, Telford, TF1 1LU · boardroomgamingcafe.co.uk
Kebab, Pizza, Burger, Fast Food · Kebab/Pizza fast food · 34 High Street, Telford, TF7 5AS
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00,16:30-21:30 · Wellington Road, Telford, TF2 8NQ
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · High Street, Madeley
Fast Food · fast food
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · Priorslee Road, Shifnal, TF11 8TG · starbucks.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 9 Anstice Square, Telford, TF7 5BD · dominos.co.uk
Sandwich, Breakfast, Pizza, Fast Food · Sandwich/Breakfast fast food
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food · Broseley
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · Upton Stones, Telford, TF6 6NP · bharatindianrestaurant.com
Cafe · cafe · Ferry Road, Telford, TF8 7LS · thetilepresscafe.co.uk
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
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Airports
Tern Hill Airfield 14 mi to the centre
Market Drayton, Shropshire, ENG, GB
Sleap Airfield 17 mi to the centre
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, ENG, GB
Tilstock Airfield 19 mi to the centre
Whitchurch, Shropshire, ENG, GB
Welshpool Airport 29 mi to the centre
Welshpool, Powys, WLS, GB
Shifnal Airfield 2.4 mi to the centre
Shifnal, Shropshire, ENG, GB
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip 7.2 mi to the centre
Telford, Shropshire, ENG, GB
Where to stay
43 Wellington Rd, Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7DU, United Kingdom · thefoundrymastershouse.co.uk
22a Aston Rd, Shifnal TF11 8DU, United Kingdom · anvillodge.co.uk
Hadley Park E, Hadley, Telford TF1 6QJ, United Kingdom · hadleypark.co.uk
Wellington Rd, Little Wenlock, Telford TF6 5BH, United Kingdom · thehuntsmanoflittlewenlock.co.uk
378 Holyhead Rd, Wellington, Telford TF1 2HA, United Kingdom · theoldorletoninn.co.uk
Hadley Park E, Hadley, Telford TF1 6AF, United Kingdom · marstonsinns.co.uk
St Quentin Gate, Telford TF3 4EH, United Kingdom · ihg.com
Centre, Forge Gate, Overdale, Telford TF3 4NA, United Kingdom · all.accor.com
Wellington Rd, Telford TF2 8NG, United Kingdom · grill.co.uk
School Rd, Donnington, Telford TF2 8HH, United Kingdom · charterhotel.co.uk
Forge Gate, Overdale, Telford TF3 4NA, United Kingdom · wyndhamhotels.com
St Quentin Gate, Telford TF3 4EA, United Kingdom · internationalhoteltelford.com
Indoor
J4, M54, Welcome Break Telford Service Area, A464 Priorslee Rd, Shifnal TF11 8TG, United Kingdom · hotels.welcomebreak.co.uk
Haughton Hall, Haughton Ln, Shifnal TF11 8HG, United Kingdom · haughtonhall.com
Buildwas Rd, Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7DW, United Kingdom · bestwestern.co.uk
11 Darby Rd, Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7EL, United Kingdom · viaductguesthouse.co.uk
Carpenters Row, Wellington Rd, Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7DX, United Kingdom
1 Stafford St, St George's, Telford TF2 9JQ, United Kingdom · grovehouseguesthouse.co.uk
Telford Conference Centre, Shifnal Rd, Telford TF2 9NN, United Kingdom
285 Holyhead Rd, Wellington, Telford TF1 2EW, United Kingdom · birtley-house-guest-house-telford.co.uk
Indoor
Indoor
17 Ketley Park Rd, Telford TF1 5BF, United Kingdom · cityninestay.com
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Breidden Airfield; 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Telford, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing