Places to Explore

Telford is one of England’s best kept secrets, a place of unexpected beauty, from its rich culture and heritage to its breath-taking landscapes, magical forests, woodlands and nature reserves to its marvellous museums and big on fun attractions. Telford has shaped, inspired and transformed the world, and continues to through its creativity, innovation and ambition for a cleaner better world. 

Over 181,000 people are lucky enough to call Telford their home and they enjoy a quality of life that many other places in the UK have lost and its community spirit makes it also one of the most welcoming of places.  

World famous and world class, Telford is home to a UNESCO World Heritages Site in Ironbridge Gorge that is ranked alongside the Taj Mahal, Great Barrier Reef and Giants Causeway and also an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty thanks to its impressive rock formations on the five hill ranges of The Wrekin.  

It has bustling market towns packed with history.  Woodlands and magical forests, seventeen Nature Reserves and hundreds of miles of cycling and walking trails and routes through heritage woods, old train lines and to summits and viewpoints that will literally take your breath away. There is over 300 miles of urban and rural landscapes across Telford and beyond it leads into the beautiful county of Shropshire. Each of our major destinations in Telford has a distinct character and a unique attraction.  

So let us take you on a journey of discovery through our amazing places.  

Get ready to walk through history, jump into adventure, go wild for nature, visit hidden histories, secret gardens, meet our great artisans, and learn new crafts and visit amazing museums and fun filled attractions.  From our quintessential market towns and contemporary urban centres you can visit great independent shops, treat yourself to local made products and enjoy our quirky cafes and restaurants.  Day or stay, come to our beautiful little part of England, relax and recharge.  

We cannot wait to welcome you.