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“At the
Forefront of the Information Age”
Telford is named after Thomas Telford, engineer and
architect. With its origins in the first Industrial
Revolution and its name reflecting British
endeavour, it is proud, now, to be at the forefront
of the Information Age, which some have called the
Second Industrial Revolution |
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New Town
Telford is a New Town, formed over twenty five years ago by
drawing a ring round the existing towns of Wellington,
Oakengates, Donnington, Dawley, Madeley and Ironbridge,
together with a lot of smaller villages, and filling in the
gaps
It has a population of over 125,000,making it easily the
largest place in the rural county of Shropshire. It has
attracted a lot of high-tech Japanese and Taiwanese firms -
Epson, Makita, NEC, Ricoh are examples - and people have
moved here from all over the country in search of
employment.
Regions Largest Shopping Centre
The hub of the town is the Telford Shopping Centre, with
over 160 big name stores, cafes and restaurants catering for
all tastes. The centre has facilities for children and
disabled. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are always on offer, as
well as feeding and changing rooms
Telford Shopping Centre itself is home to one of the largest
indoor animated feature clocks in Britain, situated in
Sherwood Square
Forward Thinking
Telford really does have something to offer everyone - with
a range of fun, adventure and entertainment always on offer
for all. With its excellent facilities and forward thinking
approach, it really is the town of tomorrow!
Telford Ice Rink
Look out for all the special events coming up during the
year; The Telford Wildfoxes ice hockey clubs fixture list,
figure & dance galas, Christmas specials, skatathons, Chill
events, speedway on ice, rock concerts, touring ice shows
and much more
Telford International Centre
The International Centre at Telford is a purpose built
exhibition and conference venue with a new suite that will
conference 1,300 delegates, banquet 1,100 diners or
conference and banquet 700 delegates
UCI Cinema
UCI is one of the world's leading cinema exhibition groups,
with cinemas all over the UK.
Wonderland
Step inside the Wonderland gates to start your magical
adventure in the wonderful world of Wonderland. Enchanting
walks lead you through woodland where you discover your
nursery rhyme and fairy tale favourites in their houses
around every corner. See Snow White, Red Riding Hood, The 3
Little Pigs, and many more!
Hoo Farm
Hoo Farm is an award winning family-run countryside
attraction nestling in 32 acres of woodland and paddocks and
has an abundance of farm and unusual animals which have been
featured many times on television.
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