Telford
Things to do in Telford, Shropshire
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Telford is a substantial stopover with plenty of hotel beds—dozens of places to stay ranging from a Premier Inn and Holiday Inn through to the Mercure and independent options like The Huntsman of Little Wenlock, rated 4.5 from around 1,260 reviews. This makes it a practical base if you're travelling through the region or need reliable accommodation. For those who prefer to camp, Teds Farm Camping is rated 4.8 from 362 reviews.
The real draw is Blists Hill Victorian Town, rated 4.6 from over 7,000 reviews—a substantial attraction that justifies a longer visit. Alongside it sits Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, equally well-rated at 4.6 from around 4,300 reviews. For something gentler, there's Wonderland (4.2 from 1,508 reviews), Jungleland Telford (4.3 from 1,103 reviews), and two cinemas—ODEON and Cineworld—both well-reviewed. These attractions cluster into a day's activities rather than a passing glance.
The town functions as entertainment-focused rather than as a destination for restaurants or quieter pursuits, which shapes what you'd want from a visit here. It works best if you're after family-friendly attractions, a comfortable bed, and the kind of place where you can spend a couple of days occupied without needing to venture far.
Where to stay in Telford(34)
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Birtley House Guest House B and B
285 Holyhead Road, Telford
Buckatree Hall Hotel
The Wrekin, Telford
Carriages Telford
The Parade, Telford
Church Farm Guest House
Wrockwardine Village, Telford
Days Inn Telford Ironbridge M54
M54 Junction 4, Telford
Fallow Field Telford by Marstons Inns
Hadley Park East, Telford
Grove House Guest House
1 Stafford Street, Telford
Hadley Park Hotel
Hadley Park East, Telford
Things to Do in Telford(13)
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Where to Eat in Telford(1)
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All attractions in Telford →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Telford.
Ironbridge
Coalbrookdale · ⭐ 4.7
4 mi
Shropshire Raft Tours
Ironbridge · ⭐ 4.9
6 mi
Paint and Create
Stockton · ⭐ 4.9
6 mi
Apley Playbarn
Bridgnorth · ⭐ 4.0
6 mi
Royal Air Force Museum Cosford
Shifnal · ⭐ 4.8
7 mi
Weston Park Shifnal
Shifnal · ⭐ 4.5
7 mi
The Edge Adventure Activities
Much Wenlock · ⭐ 4.9
9 mi
Boscobel House
Bishops Wood · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Telford(1)
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Overdale Park
⭐ 4.0
Severn Gorge Park
⭐ 4.6
Irongorge Camping
⭐ 4.8 · from £24/night
Poolview Caravan Park
⭐ 3.7 · from £25/night
Teds Farm Camping
⭐ 4.8 · from £24/night
Worfe Camping
⭐ 5.0 · from £30/night
The Willows Caravan Park
⭐ 4.8 · from £30/night
Willey Estates Camping
⭐ 4.8 · from £180/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Telford
All cottages in Telford →Woodcarver’s Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £293
Millie’s Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £423
Bliss House
2 bed · sleeps 4
Shrewsbury Fields
3 bed · sleeps 5
The Wild Cherry Tree Retreat
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £473
Victoria Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4
Willow Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £317
1 Severn Bank
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £443
Common questions about Telford
How many campsites are there in Telford?
We list 1 campsites in and around Telford, of which 1 take tents.
Which campsites in Telford have electric hook-up?
1 of the 1 campsites we list in Telford offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Telford?
We list 34 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Telford.
What is there to do in Telford?
We list 13 attractions and things to do in and around Telford.
Where can I eat in Telford?
We list 1 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Telford.
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