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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Telford

  

Telford Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Telford

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Telford history

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Early history

Early settlement in the area was thought to be on the land that sloped up from the Weald Moors . Farmland surrounded three large estates in the 10th century, namely Wellington, Wrockwardine and Lilleshall . From the 13th century there was urban development in Wellington and Madeley, where Wenlock Priory founded a new town . Six monastic houses, founded in the 11th and 12th centuries, had large interests in the economic growth .

Modern history

The New Town was first designated on 16 January 1963 as Dawley New Town, covering 9,100 acres (37 km) of Dawley, Wenlock, Oakengates, Wellington Rural District and Shifnal Rural District . In 1983, after fierce opposition and three public enquiries, the M54 motorway was completed, connecting the town to the M6 and the rest of the UK’s motorway network . In 2007, a £250 million regeneration plan for the town centre was announced, which includes the pedestrianisation of the road surrounding the shopping centre .

Telford landmarks

The commercial centre of the town is Telford Town Centre, located off Junction 5 of the M54 motorway, completed in the 1980s. It is home to the administrative headquarters of Telford & Wrekin council, which are now based at Addenbrook House on Ironmasters Way, after moving from the old Civic Offices in December 2012.

Telford geography / climate

Telford lies about 21 kilometres (13 mi) east/south-east of Shrewsbury and 24 kilometres (15 mi) north-west of Wolverhampton. The town comprises 7,803 hectares (30.13 square miles) and its southern and eastern parts, between the Severn Gorge and Donnington Wood, include the East Shropshire coalfield.

You can visit Telford places with Walkfo Telford to hear history at Telford’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Telford has 33 places to visit in our interactive Telford map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Telford, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Telford places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Telford & the surrounding areas.

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Walkfo: Visit Telford Places Map
33 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Telford tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Telford

  

Best Telford places to visit

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Telford has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Telford’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Telford’s information audio spots:

Telford Telford is a large town in the borough of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire . The town was put together in the 1960s and 1970s as a new town on previously industrial and agricultural land and towns . The M54 motorway was completed in 1983, improving the town’s road links with the West Midlands conurbation . Telford Shopping Centre was constructed at the new town’s geographical centre .

Telford Ice Rink Telford Ice Rink is located in the £250m Southwater Complex in Telford, Shropshire . The ice rink is home to English Premier Ice Hockey League team the Telford Tigers . It was in the Brum Episode Ice Skating in 1994 .

Wellington Amateurs F.C. Wellington Amateurs Football Club is from Wellington, Shropshire but currently located in Telford . The club plays in the West Midlands (Regional) League Division One . The Ams won Division One three times in four seasons .

Horsehay Horsehay lies in the Dawley Hamlets parish, and on the northern edge of the Ironbridge Gorge area. The name is Anglo-Saxon for ‘an enclosure for horses’ It also has a Methodist Chapel, a village hall, a post office and a golf course.

Malinslee Malinslee is an estate in the Town of Telford and Wrekin. It is very near to the Town Park and the Telford Shopping Centre, Dawley neighbours it.

St James’ Church, Stirchley St James’ Church is a redundant Anglican church in Stirchley, Shropshire, England. It was formerly a separate village but is now part of the new town of Telford. The churchyard is designated as a Scheduled ancient monument.

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