Getting around
You’ll find The Rambles just south-east of Telford, so well-placed for both road, rail or even bicycle travel. A cycle path runs through the centre of the development, so if you prefer pedals to petrol, it’s about a 30-minute ride into town. From Telford Central Railway Station and Shifnal station, both approximately 3 miles away, trains run to Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International. Trips to London Euston, via Wolverhampton take less than 2.5 hours.
Junction 4 of the M54 is approximately 3.5 miles away, Wolverhampton just 20 miles, the M6 is 19 miles and Birmingham 35 miles away. Junction 5 of the M54 is around 3 miles, leading to Shrewsbury which is an 18-mile trip.
For air travel Birmingham International Airport is about an hour, while Manchester is 1.5 hours.
A trip to the shops
Telford has an array of shops and supermarkets from independently owned local businesses, to large chain stores. The town is home to the extensive Telford Centre, the county’s largest indoor shopping mall. It boasts more than 160 retailers including several large ‘anchor’ stores from leading brands. The Centre also provides plenty of cafes and restaurants to keep you fuelled and refreshed as you shop. There’s further choice at Telford Forge where you’ll find retail giants in homeware, fashion, electronics as well eating and drinking outlets.
You’ll find convenience stores closer to home in nearby Stirchley and the popular Green Fields Farm Shop at Priorslee is a must for foodies looking for local produce. Choose from eggs, cheese, meat and vegetables, to home-made cakes and pies!
Taking time out
This beautiful county offers sport, leisure, historic homes, the stunning The Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of The Ironbridge Gorge.
There are footpaths paths linking the development to local countryside walks and the peaceful Homer Lake is only 1 mile away. If you’re a hill-walker head out on the Shropshire Way to explore The Wrekin, just 8 miles west of Telford with its breath-taking views, part of the AONB.
One of the jewels in the leisure crown is Telford’s award-winning, 450-acre Town Park offering everything from high rope adventures and golf, to playparks, bloom-filled gardens, off-road cycle routes, fishing as well as nature, wildlife and heritage walking trails.
For sport and fitness fans there are two leisure centres within a 10-minute drive of The Rambles. If you prefer cooler pursuits – Telford has its own Ice Rink plus a separate Snowboard and Ski Centre. For cinema, bowling, bingo or live music, the purpose-built Southwater Leisure provides entertainment galore as does the Telford Theatre.
You can step back in time at the amazing Blists Hill Victorian Town, a living museum with costumed characters portraying life in a 19th century, industrial village or admire the many furry and scaly creatures at Telford’s two zoos.
The River Severn runs just south of Telford through the famous village of Ironbridge, at the heart of the deep Ironbridge Gorge, home of the world’s first iron bridge. Discover the region’s history presented at the village’s Museum of the Gorge.
Education
There are six primary schools within just a few minutes’ drive of The Rambles, catering for pupils aged from four to 11-years-old and many of the town’s primaries have an OFSTED rating of Outstanding or Good.
For students aged from 11 to 18, Telford Park School is only 1.2 miles from The Rambles and The Madeley Academy, the Holy Trinity Academy and The Thomas Telford School are all convenient to reach.
Telford College provides further education for students aged over 16, while the City of Wolverhampton College offers a range of courses, apprenticeships and higher education.
