Telford

Telford is a large settlement in Shropshire, western England, composed of multiple districts that merge together across a wide area. Parks, housing estates, and shopping zones are linked by roads and walking routes that run through the entire town.

The settlement was established in 1963 by merging several industrial communities into a single planned town named after engineer Thomas Telford. Older traces from Iron Age forts and Roman occupation also mark the surrounding landscape.

The International Centre hosts numerous exhibitions, conferences, and performances throughout the year, making it a central point for regional gatherings and entertainment.

The M54 motorway and several train stations link the town directly to Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Shrewsbury, making travel across the West Midlands straightforward. Pedestrian paths run throughout the area, offering access to parks and centers without a car.

Nearby stands the world's first cast-iron bridge, built in 1779 and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It crosses the Severn Gorge and draws visitors interested in early industrial architecture.

Location: Telford and Wrekin

Shares border with: Whitchurch

Website: http://telford.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.67917,-2.44750

Latest update: December 12, 2025 21:49