Holiday homes & rentals in Telford

Your Telford lodging locates you amongst a wealth of heritage. Visit one of the world's most impressive missile museums and Iron Age hill forts, and for those taking a Telford accommodation with the whole family, there are theme parks, safaris, and living museums to explore. Apartments here are modern and comfortable.

Historic aircraft and villages

The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford presents 70 aircraft of international importance in three Wartime Hangars. You can check out the National Cold War Exhibition, the world's oldest Spitfire, and an original Lincoln Bomber. The engine and missile collection is arguably one of the finest in the world.

Travel more than a hundred years back in time at Blists Hill Victorian Town, a fascinating living history museum operated by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust. Learn about life in the Victorian era, shop for historic wares, and visit authentic cottages, workshops, and factories.

Wonderlands and world tours

At the amusement park Wonderland Telford, your children can discover Snow White's cottage, a Crooked House, and magic around every corner. Stop by for tea with the Mad Hatter, take a trip through the crazy maze, and climb a giant spider web. Your ticket also gives you unlimited access to seven fairground rides. The amusement park is located in Telford Town Park, which offers trails and an aerial rope course.

At Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom, you'll come face to face with the world's weirdest and most wonderful animals. Travel through African savannah, rainforests, and British rivers at this farm full of parrots, capybaras, and ostriches, to name a few. You can feed lemurs, hedgehogs, and owls for yourself, and have a go at sheep racing. Take active children to Telford Ice Rink, where they can either ice skate of roller skate, depending on the season.

Monuments and more

Don't miss out on a visit to The Wrekin, Shropshire's most notable landmark. This 407 metre high hill overlooks the Shropshire Plain, marking the edge of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The hill is popular with walkers for its spectacular views of Shropshire. There's also an Iron Age fort on the summit, which is nearly eight hectares in size.

Ride the Telford Steam Railway through the stunning Shropshire countryside. At Christmas, the railway offers a Polar Express experience that transports passengers into a winter wonderland that recreates the magic of the book and motion picture. Finally, don't leave Telford without crossing the Iron Bridge, the world's first when it was completed in 1781, across the River Severn. Together with the Ironbridge Gorge, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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