Telford & Wrekin
Properties and events in Telford & Wrekin
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Broseley’s Jitties
Part of Wellington Walking Festival. Explore Broseley's ancient Jitties
Coalbrookdale Museum
Coalbrookdale Museum site, which includes Enginuity, Museum of Iron, Darby Houses, the Old Furnace, and the Coalbrookdale Gallery are all free entry 7-8th September only. Activities on both days include tours, demonstrations, and hands-on.
Coalport Ferry Disaster
Part of Wellington Walking Festival. A walk and talk to commemorate the 1799 disaster,
Hadley Locks: Telford Coronation Walk
Part of Wellington Walking Festival. Follow one of the Telford Coronation Walks to a Guillotine Lock
Iron Bridge Guided tours
As part of the 2024 Heritage Open Days, our team of expert English Heritage Volunteers will be leading guided tours of this iconic site.
Longdon on Tern Aqueduct
Part of Wellington Walking Festival.. 8 mile walk to visit Thomas Telford's Aqueduct at Longden on Tern.
Madeley to Wellington - Heritage Walk
Part of Wellington Walking Festival.Heritage walk from Madeley to Wellington.
Networks-Roman Roads
Part of Wellington Walking Festival. A walk largely along the Watling Street from Wellington to Oakengates but with off road sections.
Newport Heritage Festival - 'The Black Shed'
Visit some of Newport Shropshire's incredible buildings - the Guildhall, Newport Chapel of Remembrance, St. Nicholas Church, the canal warehouse etc
Oakengates Benchmarks
A complete history of Oakengates, from the Ice-Age to Telford New Town, told through OS Bench marks.
Rodington 3 Churches Circular
Part of Wellington Walking Festival. Visit the three historic churches at Withington, Upton Magna and Rodington and learn about the canal heritage of the area.
Secrets of Buildwas Abbey Guided Tour
Join our expert volunteers for a guided tour of the history and secrets of Buildwas Abbey
St Bartholomew's Church Tong Shropshire
St Bartholomew's Church is a splendid 15th century 'treasure house', one of England's finest medieval Gothic parish churches, famous for its Golden Chapel and world-renowned collection of medieval tomb monuments. Find us on the Monarch's Way!
The Wrekin by old tracks
Walk from Wellington to The Wrekin summit, returning by old tracks.
Walk to Telford Steam Railway
Part of Wellington Walking Festival. Walk to Telford Steam Railway at Horsehay where you will have time to take an optional ride on the train (£5 ticket purchase required), then walk back.
Wappenshall Canal Trust + Eyton Hall & Gardens
Part of Wellington Walking Festival.. A full day visiting 2 local heritage sites.