10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Telford That You Shouldn't Miss

June 29, 2021 Kelli Reichel

Telford /ˈtɛlfərd/ ( listen) is a large new town in the borough of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England, about 13 miles (21 km) east of Shrewsbury, and 30 miles (48 km) north west of Birmingham. With an estimated population (for the borough) of 170,300 in 2010 and around 155,000 in Telford itself, Telford is the largest town in Shropshire, and one of the fastest-growing towns in the United Kingdom.
Restaurants in Telford

1. Shropshire Raft Tours

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Shropshire Raft Tours

Shropshire Raft Tours welcomes you to our scenic river trips, Mega Stand up paddle boards, mini-raft & canoe hire along the beautiful River Severn located in Ironbridge, Shropshire. Great for those seeking a complete and fun-filled Ironbridge Gorge mini-adventure. Families welcome with any age of children. Group trips available with early bookings recommended. Group discounts available.

2. XscapeNow

Unit 18 Ketley Business Park Units 18-19 Ketley Business Park, Telford TF1 5JD England +44 7526 081634 [email protected] http://www.xscapenow.co.uk
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5.0 based on 351 reviews

XscapeNow

Telford and Shropshire's number 1 ranked, award winning escape room. Come and try to escape from one of our themed rooms. You will have to solve puzzles and clues, but can you do it in the time?

Reviewed By RoryT161 - Brighton, United Kingdom

Had a fantastic time back at Xscape Now! Their latest game, Sweeney Todd, is a shining example of excellent Room design! A great variety of interesting and enjoyable puzzles, twisting narrative and surprising reveals and some lovely build quality with both decor and props. All presented by two wonderful hosts with a real and heartfelt desire to provide a brilliant experience! If you're in the area (or even if you're not) this is well worth a visit! Well done you guys, can't wait to see what you cook up next. Hope it's not more meat pies...!

3. Exotic Zoo

Hinkshay Road, Dawley Lakeside Plant Centre, Telford TF4 3GZ England +44 1952 371570 [email protected] http://www.exoticzoo.co.uk
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5.0 based on 425 reviews

Exotic Zoo

Please note our opening hours on christmas eve are 11am-2pm (Last entry at 1pm) The zoo is then closed throughout January. We will announce an open date soon. Exotic Zoo is one of Telford's best kept secrets, a real gem winning the hearts of visitors to this small and interactive zoo. Meet our friendly staff as you explore the zoo and find out all about the animals they are working with today. As a community zoo with entry only £4 for children and £5 for adults, you will be wanting to visit again and again.

Reviewed By JANEYfromBUCKS

Amazing place, highly recommend. We enjoyed the family VIP experience with head keeper Ryan, who made the day out one of our best family trips ever! He was extremely knowledgeable, great fun and fantastic with the animals. Great to see so many beautiful animals so happy and healthy.

4. The Coracle Micropub And Beer Shop

27 High Street, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AD England +44 1952 432664 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/TheCoraclePub/
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5.0 based on 61 reviews

The Coracle Micropub And Beer Shop

Reviewed By Bebbo67 - Chester, United Kingdom

What a great micro pub,lovely beers and great service.Very well organised with regard to Covid and a great order and pay system via the app.Thumbs up all round guys????

5. Wellington Orbit

1 Station Road, Wellington, Telford TF1 1BY England +44 1952 743377 [email protected] http://www.wellingtonorbit.co.uk
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Wellington Orbit

** Currently operating as takeaway and cafe with outdoor seating ** Wellington Orbit operates a café and 63 seat cinema in the heart of Wellington, Shropshire. Affordable cinema tickets coupled with very comfortable seating and state of the art projection and audio equipment make this cinema an excellent choice for a visit. Our café sells a delicious range of home made cakes and lunches, as well as barista coffee. We also sell wine, cider, local beer and lager - all of which can be taken into the cinema. The cinema can also be hired out for one-off events, such as end of term screenings for local schools - please contact us for further details. We are always looking for volunteers so if you are interested in being part of the team behind the local independent cinema and cafe, pop-in and we will get you signed up.

Reviewed By 817curlyk

Went to Harry Potter Thursday. A most for Harry Potter fans who came suitably dressed, as where the friendly staff and volunteers. Comfortable seats with everyone suitably socially distanced. A lovely treat in these difficult times and a way to support local business. Throughly recommend, only wish we had been to the showing of the other HP films this was the last one in the series.

6. The Iron Bridge and Tollhouse

High St Tontine Hill, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7JP England +44 1952 433424 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 1,789 reviews

The Iron Bridge and Tollhouse

The world's first iron bridge is located in Ironbridge, the cradle of the Industrial Revolution.

Reviewed By paulinehG3821EH - Burscough, United Kingdom

Iron Bridge is a great place to visit with lost of history to see and visit , with lovely views and plenty of photo opportunities, well worth a visit

7. Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World

Preston-on-the-Weald Moors, Telford TF6 6DJ England +44 1952 677917 [email protected] http://www.hoofarm.com/
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4.5 based on 3,335 reviews

Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World

Reviewed By saramarsha11 - Leeswood, United Kingdom

Saw the raccoon dogs, binturongs and a raccoon It was a lovely experience getting to know about the animals from our very informative and funny guide Aaron, as well as getting hand on by feeding and giving them little strokes Would highly recommend It's also such a lovely park Well kept, and the animals all look so happy

8. Ironbridge Gorge Museums

Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AW England +44 1952 433424 [email protected] http://www.ironbridge.org.uk
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Ironbridge Gorge Museums

This scenic area, often used by moviemakers because of its unspoiled, authentic 18th-century architecture, offers several museums that represent a different aspect of Britain's industrial heritage.

Reviewed By LeslieMcC1958 - Radlett, United Kingdom

Good insight to the foundations of our Industrial Age and daily life for people of the time. Victorian village was well done with the actors role playing very well staff and volunteers very friendly and helpful in spite of current times and extra pressures. Glad we came to discover this part of the history and the gorge and bridge too.

9. Blists Hill Victorian Town

Legges Way, Ironbridge, Telford TF7 5DU England +44 1952 433424 http://www.ironbridge.org.uk/our_attractions/blists_hill_victorian_town/
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Blists Hill Victorian Town

This reconstructed Victorian mining town is one of the best of its kind in England.

Reviewed By alandcooper37 - Nottingham, United Kingdom

Enjoyed a good day at Blists hill on our coach holiday despite rather wet weather.Lots of interesting buildings to explore and the staff in the shops etc are very informative to talk to and delicious cake in the tea room too.Particularly enjoyed talking to the people in the plasters shed and buying lovely handmade small items from there.Definiteley would like to return hopefully on a drier day.

10. Broseley Pipeworks

King Street, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AW England +44 1952 432166 http://www.ironbridge.org.uk
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Broseley Pipeworks

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