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Conveniently situated just off the M54 Motorway in Shropshire, the new town of Telford stands apart from the usual lot of market towns in the West Midlands as a very nearly cosmopolitan holiday destination. Named after the famous civil engineer Thomas Telford, Telford has plenty of family entertainments and activities to offer first-time visitors interested in wholesome holiday fun, particularly around Telford Town Park.
As the largest town in the whole of Shropshire, Telford welcomes thousands of passing travellers and first-time visitors throughout the traditional travel season, especially during the spring and summer months. Unlike other towns in Shropshire, Telford's history dates back to only the mid-20th century, this makes Telford a true new town. A single tour of the verdant, well manicured expanse of Town Park and the fully modern Telford Shopping Centre will certainly have you returning on holiday again and again.
Entertainments and Attractions in Telford
Telford prides itself on its master-planned, family-centred culture. As a result of this well earned reputation, Telford is also one of the fastest growing new towns in the whole of Britain. Some of the more popular activities for the little ones include the Wonderland activity centre in Telford Town Park. The Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom is yet another attraction geared toward children.
Telford Shopping Centre stands spot on the centre of town, which makes it an ideal gathering place for food, drink, and of course, hours of retail therapy. In total, Telford Shopping Centre houses more than 150 retail outlets, including several well known national chains. The shopping centre is within walking distance of Telford large indoor ice skating rink Telford Ice Rink, which is another widely popular family activity.
Any discussion with the locals about Telford's entertainment and attractions would be incomplete without a mention of Ironbridge Gorge. Here, you can view the natural beauty of the landscape and enjoy a few choice museums conveniently situated a reasonable distance from Telford town centre. As a matter of fact, Ironbridge Gorge has been recently designed a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its role in sparking the Industrial Revolution, according to historians and researchers.
Telford Transportation
As you would expect of a new town, Telford is very well provided with fully modern transportation infrastructure. Telford is quite ideally situated near the terminus of the M54 Motorway. To get to Telford by car, be sure to drive along the M54 west, via the Walsall-Wolverhampton metropolitan conurbation. Upon passing the number four junction, keep watch for the appropriate signs in order to reach Telford proper. An alternative route to the M54 is to follow the M6 Motorway by way of Birmingham.
Telford Central Railway Station rests very near the M54. So if you would rather ride the train to Telford in lieu of motoring directions, you would do well to take the Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury Line.
Telford Places to Stay
Telford has many of the most highly coveted hotels in the whole of Shropshire. Indeed, you will discover the full range of catered accommodations in town centre near Telford Town Park. Or if you prefer waterside accommodations, look to book a stay near Ironbridge south of Telford proper.
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