Telford
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town in Shropshire, England
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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 142,723
- Coordinates
- 52.677, -2.449
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Telford
In England, United Kingdom, Telford stands out as a compact city. Population figures land around 142,723. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for culture, shopping and water sports.
Things to do in Telford
Culture in Telford
(2)On the culture side, Telford offers Bridges and Mosques. It is a direct read of Telford's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Telford
(1)The shopping shortlist for Telford: Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Telford is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Water Sports in Telford
(1)Telford's water sports entries include Windsurfing. It is a direct read of Telford's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Telford
Plan water days for June to September. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Telford is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Telford that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Telford known for?
- Telford is mainly a destination for culture, shopping and water sports, set in England, United Kingdom with around 142,723 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Telford?
- You can plan around Bridges, Mosques, Shopping and Windsurfing in Telford. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Telford?
- Plan water days for June to September. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Telford located?
- Administratively, Telford sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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