Museums · West Midlands
Telford and Wrekin
In or near Coalbrookdale.
Telford and Wrekin — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Telford Central · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Telford and Wrekin is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Telford and Wrekin is a local government district in Shropshire, England, offering various services and activities for residents and visitors. The area features parks, leisure activities, and community events, making it a vibrant place for families and individuals to explore.
Place summary
Telford and Wrekin is a museum located in the West Midlands. It showcases the history and heritage of the area, providing insights into its development and significance. The museum features a range of exhibits that highlight local culture and industry.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 covering the area of five former districts, plus a small part of a sixth: The district was initially called "Wrekin", but during 1974 the council changed the name to "The Wrekin". A significant part of the new district was within the designated area of the Telford New Town, which had been initially designated in 1963 as Dawley New Town before being enlarged and renamed to Telford in 1968. The Telford Development Corporation existed alongside the elected councils until it was wound up in 1991, running various functions such as town planning which would otherwise have been council responsibilities. On 1 April 1998,…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.6811, -2.4386
- District
- Telford and Wrekin
- Parish
- Lawley and Overdale
- Postcode
- TF3 4LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Telford
- Nearest railway station
- Telford Central — 0.2 km
- Official site
- telford.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Telford and Wrekin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Premier Inn (Telford Central)
Hotels · 0.0 km
Reassure History Sign
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Telford Plaza Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
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Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Odeon
Cinemas · 0.7 km
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Theatres · 0.7 km
Telford
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
Cineworld Cinema Telford
Theatres · 1.0 km
Telford Ice Rink
Ice rinks · 1.0 km
Telford 10 Pin
Bowling alleys · 1.0 km
Cineworld
Cinemas · 1.1 km
Telford Town Park
Parks · 1.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Telford and Wrekin?
- Telford and Wrekin is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF3 4LY), in the parish of Lawley and Overdale.
- What is Telford and Wrekin?
- Telford and Wrekin — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Telford and Wrekin?
- The nearest railway station is Telford Central, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TF3 4LY.
- How do I get to Telford and Wrekin?
- The nearest railway station is Telford Central, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TF3 4LY.