Shropshire · New Town since 1968 · Gorge dated 1709

Where iron became
the modern world.

Telford is the only place on earth that can claim to be the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution — and one of the greenest towns in England. Cast-iron heritage, 450 acres of parkland, and a high street's worth of independent makers, all thirty minutes from Birmingham.

1779World's first iron bridge cast
10Museums across the Gorge WHS
450Acres of Telford Town Park
160+Shops at the Telford Centre
Start here

Six threads. Pick one and pull.

Heritage, parkland, family days out, shopping, food, or what's on this month — every route through Telford starts in one of these six places.

Looking for a specific business?

Search the Telford business directory — filter by café, retail, attraction, trade and more, all in one place.

Open the directory →
The three faces of Telford

One town, three very different afternoons.

🌉
Heritage

Ironbridge Gorge

UNESCO World Heritage Site · 10 museums · The Iron Bridge, Blists Hill, Coalport China Museum and more, spread across Coalbrookdale, Coalport, Jackfield, Ironbridge and Madeley.

🏙️
Town Centre

Telford Town & Southwater

The Telford Centre, Telford Town Park, Telford Ice Rink, Cineworld and the Southwater leisure plaza, all within walking distance of each other.

⛰️
Market Town

Wellington & The Wrekin

A market town dating to 1244, sitting in the shadow of Shropshire's landmark hill.