Abraham Darby Sports and Leisure Centre
The Abraham Darby Sports and Leisure Centre is home to a state-of-the-art 25 metre swimming pool with movable floor. Visit their web page to view the swimming timetable.
Ace Martial Arts School
Ace Martial Arts School are a family run academy in Telford with a vast knowledge of martial arts skills including kickboxing, sport karate and weapons training. The school is open to children from the age of 4.
Admaston Juniors Football Club
Admaston Juniors Football Club was founded in 1972. The club promote junior and youth football with teams ranging from under 7 to under 16, giving children and young people a safe and enjoyable environment in which to train, play and develop as footballers and people.
There is a focus on giving children and young people a platform to play and enjoy football, regardless of ability, but to also allow players an opportunity to showcase their skills.
Arthog
Arthog Outreach
Arthog Outreach in Telford offer a variety of adventure and environmental activities on and off site. A short minibus drive gives children access to stunning locations within Shropshire and fantastic opportunities for adventurous activities. Arthog Outreach work closely with schools within Telford to offer children and young people the chance to experience the activities on offer.
Arthog
Arthog Outdoor Education Centre is a purpose built residential centre within its own private grounds in a stunning location overlooking Barmouth Bay and the Mawddach estuary. The centre has established an excellent reputation as a leading provider of adventure activities, capitalising on the diversity and quality of activity venues in this extraordinary corner of North Wales.
Artworx
An award-winning family-run independent fine art gallery set in an elegant Grade ll listed building in the beautiful and historic market town of Newport, Shropshire. The Gallery's open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-3pm.
Bai Lang Kickboxing
Bai Lang Kickboxing Academy has been running for over 15 years in the Telford area, and is open to children from the age of 4 and upwards. Currently situated on Gower Street Trading Estate in St Georges, Bai Lang boasts an incredible well equipped, safe, vibrant and large full time martial arts centre. All classes are taught by Pro Kickboxing & Muay Thai Champion Lee Whitfield, with multiple experienced assistants and junior coaches.
Belfrey Youth Theatre
The Belfrey Youth Theatre group meets on Wednesday evening, offering earlier sessions for 8 - 11/12 year olds. The group take part in a year round programme of productions, including an annual pantomime.
Bikeability
Bikeability is the national programme for cycle training in England and Wales. It is based on the national standard for cycle training.
The scheme is the 21st century version of 'cycling proficiency'. It teaches cyclists skills and tips on how to cope with cycling on today's roads.
Bikes 4 Kids
Bikes 4 Kids is a local charity set up to assist children in getting access to bikes and cycling. The charity collects old and new bikes to distribute to children of all ages, who may not be able to afford a bike of their own.
BMX and Cycle Trails
Telford has a number of well-maintained BMX and Cycle trails for public use, visit the Telford & Wrekin Council website to discover the cycle trails around Telford.
Bookstart
Bookstart is a national programme that encourages all parents and carers to enjoy books with their children from as early an age as possible.
Bookstart aims to provide a free pack of books to every baby in the UK, to inspire, stimulate and create a love of reading that will give children a flying start in life
Bounce and Rhyme
Bounce and Rhyme sessions are aimed at babies and toddlers, aged under 5, along with their mums, dads and carers. The sessions are an opportunity to share nursery rhymes and action songs – it is fun, interactive and noisy!
Bounce and Rhyme sessions are free and are a great opportunity for dads, mums, carers and children to make new friends in a relaxed setting.
Bridgnorth Town Juniors Football Club
Bridgnorth Town Juniors Football Club provide coaching and competitive football in a fun, friendly environment, for all children from the ages of 6 to 18.
The club also offer 'Town Tigers', which includes football development sessions for Boys and Girls aged 4 to 6 years. The sessions are developed to give young players an introduction to football, learning new skills, playing fun games and making new friendships as they develop into future stars of Bridgnorth Town Juniors FC.
Bright Star Boxing Academy
Based in Shifnal, Shropshire, Bright Star Boxing Academy use the power of boxing to change lives.
Bright Star have experienced, qualified boxing coaches which run regular sessions 7 days a week, and your first session at the club is completely FREE.
British Military Martial Arts
BMMA provides Mixed Martial Arts classes to adults and children throughout Telford. Specialising in a variety of Martial Arts you’ll be sure to find a class nearby that suits you at one of the BMMA’s throughout Telford. If you live in Telford and want a fun and exciting way to keep fit and learn some new skills, book in now to try one of their classes.
Buildwas Abbey
Buildwas Abbey is made up of the impressive ruins of a Cistercian abbey, including its unusually unaltered 12th century church, beautiful vaulted and tile-floored chapter house, and recently re-opened crypt chapel.
Carmichael School of Dance and Theatre Arts
Telford's longest established family run dance school. Carmichael's offer:
High quality teaching from experienced qualified professionals. Classes for beginners to advanced levels. Fantastic performance opportunities, examinations and more!
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Circle
Circle swimming lessons are offered at HLC. Circle's swimming lesson programme currently holds the STA (Swimming Teaching Association) Gold Mark award for its excellence in delivering swimming lessons.
Circle also offer a hydrotherapy pool which can be secured for exclusive hire, perfect for children who prefer a warmer pool or for physiotherapy.
Creative at the Keys
Creative at the Keys is a music school led by Caroline, who offers piano and keyboard lessons to children from the age of 5. Students can be of any ability, including complete beginners with no previous experience.
Crossbar Coaching
Crossbar run Junior Football Academies in Telford for children from the age of 4, and have been running these academies for over 10 years.
They also run holiday clubs which are not focussed purely on football, but include various fun activities for children from the age of 4.
Dan Jones Guitar School
Dan Jones is a guitarist with over 30 years of experience both playing live in bands and recording music. He has been teaching for 14 years both privately and for the local authority music service. With experience of teaching children in small groups and one to one, Dan Jones Guitar School can help you whatever your ability.
Dance Dynamics
Dance Dynamics UK offers Street dance, Hip Hop, Cheerleading, Pom dance, Stunt, Gymnastics Dance and more.
Classes take place at various locations in Telford including Sutton Hill and Donnington - get in touch via email to find out more: dancedynamicsuk@gmail.com
Deakin Music
Deakin Music is a music and performing arts school in Dawley providing Instrumental, Singing and Acting lessons. They also offer group dance classes.
Donnington Boxing Club
Boxing training for kids aged 5-12 years old held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7pm and Saturdays 10-11am for £2.50 a session.
Duck 'n' Dive
Duck 'n' Dive offer mainstream lessons for school age children in very small classes run weeknights and weekends at various venues across Telford. They also run little duckling water baby lessons for 4 months up to 4 years which run during daytimes and selected Saturday venues.
Ercall Colts Football Club
Ercall Colts Football Club is a football club for boys and girls aged 5 - 16 years.
The club formed in 1975 was originally set up to provide children in the Wellington area of Telford with the opportunity to play football at the minimal possible cost.
Ercall Colts have a creche for parents who wish to get their children into football this is available from the age of 3 - 6 years.
Exotic Zoo
Explore the Rainforest Zone, Desert Zone, Nocturnal Area and the Farmyard. Exotic Zoo is a great learning experience for young and old visitors alike. Explore the different zones and learn about exciting habitats around the world and the animals that call them their homes. Learn about conservation efforts to save endangered animals and even meet some of them in person.
Fusion Film and Stage School
Fusion offer children a warm, fun and caring environment where they can build self-confidence, explore their individuality and learn great technique all at the same time!
Gem Academy
Gem Academy offers a wide variety of styles and disciplines for children aged 2 - 18 years of age, and providing fun, professional and affordable dance classes is the priority.
Girlguiding Shropshire
Girlguiding Shropshire is part of the UKs largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women. Through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure we empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community.
Girls can join us at 4 in the Rainbow section (4 – 7 years), Brownies (7 – 10 years), Guides (10 – 14 ) and Rangers (14 – 18 years). We also have a number of roles for adult volunteers.
As part of 10 by 10, Girlguiding Shropshire is offering girl-led self-guided taster activities based on the Girlguiding programme, which families can complete at home or in the local area and further activities for members. As the activities are self-guided they can be adapted to suit individual needs.
Hoo Zoo
Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World is a small family run zoo located on the outskirts of Telford. It offers a fun day out for all the family with a strong message about conservation.
In Harmony
In Harmony Telford and Stoke-on-Trent is a community music-making programme that inspires and engages young people and their families.
Young musicians on the programme work with a wide range of professional musicians and educators to explore their potential through music. Through various musical activities, In Harmony engages the local community and inspires the next generation through creative learning.
Iron Gorge Camping
Irongorge Camping is located in a hillside position above the Severn Gorge, offering camping in Ironbridge. There are tent pitches and also glamping accommodation within a mile of the world-famous Ironbridge. It is the ideal base to explore the Industrial Revolution’s birthplace whilst enjoying the Severn Gorge’s beauty.
Ironbridge Coracle Trust
The New Coracle Shed
The New Coracle Shed contains a free exhibition telling the fascinating story of the Coracle Men of Ironbridge, their lives and humour.
The New Coracle Shed is based at the Green Wood Centre, Coalbrookdale,TF8 7DR
Ironbridge Fine Arts and Framing
This beautiful fine art gallery, printmaking studio and Framing workshop is located in the heart of Ironbridge. The attractive industrial brick and wood timber frame building, with a 40ft high ceiling, is the perfect setting.
The gallery is a lively hub for artists and art lovers alike here at Ironbridge Fine Arts & Framing offering a huge array of services, products, and workshops.
Ironbridge Valley of Invention
A World Heritage Site and the beating heart of the Industrial Revolution, the Ironbridge Gorge is home to some amazing museums that make for an unforgettable experience:
- Blists Hill Victorian Town
- Enginuity
- Tar Tunnel
- Jackfield Tile Museum
- Coalport China Museum
- Broseley Pipeworks
- Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
- Darby Houses
- The Old Furnace
- The Iron Bridge and Toll House
- Museum of The Gorge
Jan Park Art
Jan Park’s art studio is based in a small arts centre right in the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge on the banks of the river Severn. Visitors are welcome to the studio to see her selection of work. Alongside paintings & mixed media works, there is a large selection of limited edition prints, cards, & ceramics.
Kickstars Football
Kickstars Football is committed to providing children with an enjoyable, fun experience at every lesson. They have years of coaching experience to provide a combination of football fundamentals with social skills such as teamwork, taking instruction, communication, listening and sharing. The activities can also aid your child in achieving their early years learning objectives by encouraging numbers, colours, coordination, and balance. Free taster sessions are available.
Kyu-shin-kai martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training which aims to equip participants with a blend of the best martial arts strategies around: the discipline of Karate, the power of kickboxing, the technique of Jiu Jitsu, the strategy of wrestling, and the determination of a gladiator, all blended into one coherent approach. Classes are available for children aged 4 and up.
Lawley Lightmoor Comets Football Club
Lawley Lightmoor Comets Football Club is an FA Charter Standard Club providing football to Boys and Girls aged 4 - 16 in a safe and friendly environment.
Learn to Ride Shropshire
Learn to Ride Shropshire offer one to one sessions for personalised training at a time and date and place to suit you. All ages and all abilities including special needs.
Lilleshall Abbey
Founded in about 1148, this Augustinian abbey became a private residence after the Reformation, and was severely damaged during the Civil War during a Parliamentarian siege. Despite that, much of the church survives, and is viewable from gallery level. There is also a lavishly sculpted processional door and other cloister buildings.
Local Nature Reserves and Parks
There are a number of local nature reserves and parks in Telford and Wrekin:
- Apley Woods
- Bowring Park
- Dale End District Park
- Dawley Hamlets
- Dawley Park
- Dothill
- Granville Country Park
- Hartshill District Park
- Ketley Paddock Mound
- Lightmoor
- Lilleshall Hill
- Limekiln Woods
- Lodge Field
- Madebrook Pool and Stirchley Dingle
- Madeley Pit Mounds
- Randlay Valley
- Rough Park
- Telford Town Park
- The Beeches
- The Cockshutt
- The Ercall and Lawrence's Hill
Madeley Town Council
Madeley Green Day
Madeley Town Council offers community activities and events for children and young people throughout the year, free of charge. This includes events such as the annual mid-September Madeley Green Day which sees lots of free activities for the family. There are displays, hands-on activities, attractions and information keeping to the theme of Nature, Wildlife, Environment and Wellbeing.
Music Heroes Ltd
One to one instrument tuition with professional musicians: keys, guitar, ukulele, drums and vocals. Specialising in Rock and Pop. Lessons can take place in schools or students homes or in centres across the community.
Musical Dancing with Sensory Play
The aim of the group is for children under five to have a fun filled music and dancing session in a friendly and welcoming environment, as well as having sensory stations to play in during the session.
National Trust
200 acres of parkland can be explored at the National Trust’s Attingham Park. There are four main walking routes, varying in length from 1 to 4 miles. The parkland at Attingham includes a Walled Garden and Orchard, Deer Park, Pleasure Grounds and woodlands. There’s also a Field of Play with natural play structures and lots of space for running round in.
Admission is free for National Trust members, for non-members see website for admission prices.
National Trust
Attingham Park
Attingham Park is an 18th-century estate for all seasons including 200 acres of parkland and a Regency Mansion. Learn about the families who once lived in the Mansion and explore its history.
Admission is free for National Trust members, for non-members see website for admission prices and Mansion opening times.
National Trust
Ismore Coppice Wild Campground is on the edge of the National Trust's Attingham Park estate near Shrewsbury. This simple, informal site, on the banks of the river Severn is popular with canoeists as it offers access directly onto the river.
National Trust
For families with little ones starting to learn to ride, Attingham Park has acres of parkland to explore. They welcome children under 5 on trikes, starter bikes with stabilisers, balance bikes (no pedals), and under 11s on push/kick scooters (sorry no standard bikes).
Admission is free for National Trust members, for non-members see website for admission prices.
National Trust
Benthall Hall
Benthall Hall is located just 2 miles from Telford and is accessible by many walking trails from the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site. Situated on a plateau above the gorge of the River Severn, this fine stone house has mullioned and transomed windows, a stunning interior with carved oak staircase and decorated plaster ceilings and oak panelling.
National Trust
Sunnycroft
A comfortable home telling the story of a brewer, a widow and three generations of the Lander family.
NC United Football Club
NC United Football Club provide football to youngsters in a safe and friendly environment with all coaches being CRC approved and FA qualified.
Newport Cycling Club
Newport Cycling Club offer cycle coaching sessions for children of any age who have progressed beyond stabilisers/balance bikes. Sessions are designed to be fun whilst increasing riders' skills and confidence. Newport Cycling Club is a British Cycling accredited 'Go-Ride' club. All coaches are British Cycling L1, L2 or L3 qualified, DBS checked, First Aid trained and Safeguarding qualified. Newport Cycling Club won BBC Midlands Community Sports Club of the Year in 2018.
Newport Swimming and Fitness Centre
The Newport Swimming and Fitness Centre is home to a fantastic swimming pool open to all. Visit the centre's webpage for the swimming timetable.
Nova United FC
Nova United Junior Football Club is based in Newport, Shropshire.
The teams and the club are run by a dedicated committee of volunteers, many of them parents, who carry out a range of demanding but very fulfilling roles, from child welfare, kit and equipment supply, pitch and clubhouse management to communications, contract negotiations, sponsorship and general organisation. Not forgetting the coffee shop! Teams start from Under 7s upwards.
Nuffield Health
Nuffield Health gym in Telford offer both children's group swimming lessons and private 1-2-1 sessions. They offer a variety of lesson options for children 3 and over regardless of age or ability.
Oakengates Leisure Centre
The Oakengates Leisure Centre is home to a 25 metre, four lane swimming pool, available for use by children and families. View the Oakengates Leisure Centre webpage to view the timetable.
Park Wrekin Gymnastics Club
Park Wrekin Gymnastics Club is an organisation with a reputation for combining quality training with fun. There are a range of classes, to suit gymnasts of all ages including three different pre-school classes and school age classes.
PODS
PODS is a parent carer/peer led charity with staff and volunteers who have the relevant ‘real life’ experience to support families who have a child with a disability or additional need. They run drop-in groups and various activities throughout the year to support parents and children with additional needs, including day trips to the seaside.
PODS
Visits to the various museums in Ironbridge Gorge are supported by PODs at a subsidised cost to members.
RAF Museum Midlands
The RAF Museum Midlands offers a fun, award-winning day out for all the family! Entry is free and we’re open daily from 10.00am.
Visit the National Cold War Exhibition with its eye-catching architecture and design. Discover Cold War stories in immersive Hotspots; explore displays of aircraft, iconic cars and tanks. See the world’s oldest Spitfire and other classic aircraft in our War in the Air Hangar and see the legendary Chinook – Bravo November in Hangar 1.
Randlay Colts Junior Football Club
Randlay Colts is one of the largest Junior Football Clubs in Telford, providing football for children aged 4 - 16. The club was established in 1986 and all coaches are fully CRC / DBS checked and hold a Level 1 FA coaching qualifications as a minimum.
Rhythm Time
Rhythm Time offer sessions for young babies up to toddlers and incorporates music and singing into learning and offers parents and their young children to have lots of fun together.
Rod Willis Studio Gallery
Rod Willis’s gallery is based in the Maws Craft Centre in Ironbridge Gorge, and has a selection of his work displayed.
Schools
School Councils
Why not get involved in your school council?
Every school should have one, and they give the chance for pupils to have a voice on various things around school, such as dinner menus, green initiatives and concerns they may have.
Speak to your teacher to see how you can get involved.
Scouts
There are a number of Beavers and Cubs groups around Telford open to children from the age of 6 to 10.
Shooting Stars Gymnastics Club
Shooting Stars Gymnastics Club are dedicated to delivering classes suited to all abilities ranging from beginner through national level. As a club they aim to give every child the opportunity to participate in gymnastics, and do this by offering affordable progressive classes as well as not charging an annual club membership fee. There is a full range of classes available, from pre-school through to competitive level.
Shropshire Inclusive Dance
Shropshire Inclusive Dance (SiD) is a charity committed to inclusive dance practice. SiD works with people of all ages and abilities to share the joy of moving and moving together, and engages with special schools, youth groups and professional dance companies to ensure that everyone has the chance to watch and participate in dance.
Silhouette Dance
Silhouette Dance offer classes in Street Commercial, Contemporary, Disney Themed and SEN classes for all ages and abilities. Classes are fun, affordable and allow every child to shine. Their ‘Chance to Dance’ class is specially designed for children with SEN or additional needs.
Skate4Life
Skate4Life lessons are weekly lessons that take place throughout the year. Each lesson is thirty minutes, and is available weekend mornings or Monday evenings. There are a range of lesson courses from beginners to advanced figure and dance. Skate tots lessons are suitable from age 3 plus.
Sky Reach
Set off on a journey through the Town Park woods… at squirrel height! Choose your own routes and ropes course challenges you want to tackle.
SNAC
Special Needs Activity Centre (SNAC) Telford is a place for babies, children and adults with additional needs to play, learn and achieve their full potential, while parents and carers can socialise knowing that their children/young people are in a safe environment. SNAC run sessions incorporating music, amongst other activities.
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE)
SACRE stands for Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education and every local authority must have one. The law requires every school to teach religious education (RE), and have collective worship of a largely Christian nature. The local SACRE ensures that what is taught best reflects the local community. SACRE advises its schools on what is taught in RE through its locally ‘agreed syllabus’ (AS) and how to improve the teaching of RE and collective worship.
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Street Dance Telford
Street Dance Telford is a community feel organisation, with classes run for all ages (starting at 4) and abilities around the Telford area.
Swim with Style Telford
Swim with Style provide swimming lessons for children in private and small group lessons at various venues across Telford. Lessons start for children from 6 months.
Swim4Life
Swim4Life is a dedicated brand of swimming lessons for children across the region. Lessons are offered for children aged 3 and upwards - the largest provider of swimming lessons for children across Telford and Wrekin.
Taylor Support
Taylor Support is a provider of specialist support for children, young people and adults with a disability in Telford and the surrounding areas. They offer various forms of support, including residential opportunities within Telford and the surrounding areas.
Telford Academy of Performing Arts
The Telford Academy of Performing Arts offers a range of classes including ballet, tap and dinky dance for children from the age of 2 and a half, and upwards. Classes take place on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Telford Ajax FC
Telford Ajax FC are an Under 7s junior football club based in Lawley, Telford.
Telford and Wrekin Hockey Club
Telford and Wrekin Hockey Club was founded in 1895, and has teams available to children under 10 years old. The club use various venues around Telford, however the main playing and social venue is St George’s Recreation Ground.
Telford and Wrekin Libraries
It's free to join the libraries available in Telford. Anyone of any age can become a library member to borrow books, audio items and access online resources. Joining the library also gives you free access to library computers.
- Dawley and Malinslee Community Library
- Donnington and Muxton Community Library
- Hadley Community Library
- Madeley Library
- Newport Library
- Oakengates Library @ The Place
- Southwater Library
- Stirchley Community Library
- Wellington Library
Telford and Wrekin Music
Telford & Wrekin Music have been teaching young people to make music since 2007 in schools. There is something for everyone from individual to small group lessons on a wide range of instruments, to whole class teaching, all taking place in Telford schools.
TWM operates a scheme to support families who are in receipt of Income Support or who meet Child Tax criteria and will provide 1 academic year (30 weeks) of music lessons on the eligible remission rate.
Telford Bike Hub
Telford Bike Hub is now open and is bringing cycling back to the heart of Telford Town Park.
They offer bike hire at affordable prices as well as training courses.
Telford Chin Woo
Telford Chin Woo Community Amateur Sports Club welcomes all ages and abilities and has a range of in-house competitions.
Activities include: multi-sport, gymnastics, self-defence and much more!
Telford Hornets
Telford Hornets RFC is a rugby union club open to children from the age of 4. With teams for children of all ages upwards.
Telford Music School
Telford Music School offer lessons in piano, keyboard, guitar, classical singing, musical theatre, drama, flute, clarinet, bassoon, violin, viola, ukulele, trumpet, trombone, cornet, euphonium and drum kit.
Teachers provide lessons for people of ALL ages and abilities and make sure that all lessons - be they group or individual - are designed to meet the needs of each pupil.
Telford Powerchair Football
All are welcome! TPFC powerchair football club is open to anyone disabled who can use a powerchair. They train every Wednesday night from 6.30pm - 8.30pm at Lilleshall Hall Sports Centre, near Newport, TF10 9LQ.
TPFC have players of all ages and abilities who play in competitive leagues.
Telford Sailability
Telford Sailability offers children and young people with additional needs the chance to sail safely, on an Access boat designed specifically for people with a disability. Sailing takes place at Priorslee Lake and carers go free.
Telford Stage School
Telford Stage School is in its twenty-third year of delivering some of the best performing arts tuition in Telford, Shropshire and West Midlands. Classes available include children’s dance, drama, acting, musical theatre and singing.
Telford Steam Railway
The Telford Steam Railway offers the chance for a trip on the steam train from Spring Village Station through the Heath Hill Tunnel to Lawley Village Station before travelling back down the line to Horsehay and Dawley Station.
Telford Tennis Centre
Located within the grounds of Oakengates Leisure Centre. Telford Tennis Centre is the perfect place for a game of indoor or outdoor Tennis in our state of the art Tennis Centre.
The centre offers a variety of individual and group coaching through ‘We Do Tennis’. Visit the We Do Tennis website to find out more.
Lessons are open for children from the age of 4.
Telford Theatre @ Oakengates
The Place Telford offer various performances which include children’s and family shows. They also have school performances for pantomime, which offers a signed performance and a relaxed performance each year.
Telford Tigers
Telford Tigers Ice Hockey Club offer training for keen ice skaters, for an introduction into Ice Hockey. This takes place on a Tuesday afternoon from 4.30pm at the Telford Ice Rink.
The Arts Centre Telford
TACT have a team of professionals and qualified teachers who are passionate about training the next generation of performers. They run classes for children from reception for various aspects of drama and performance, while they also support schools with their curriculum.
The Iron Bridge
The world's first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in Shropshire in 1779. This pioneering structure marked a turning point in English design and engineering; after it was built, cast iron came to be widely used in the construction of bridges, aqueducts and buildings.
The Iron Bridge's story began in the early 18th century, in the nearby village of Coalbrookdale. Abraham Darby pioneered the smelting of iron using coke, a process that was a catalyst for the Industrial Revolution. It was Abraham Darby III who cast the ironwork for the bridge that still stands today, using the same techniques developed by his grandfather. The bridge was so successful that it gave its name to the spectacular wooded valley which surrounds it, now recognised as the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.
The Rock Project Telford
The Rock Project Telford teaches children from the age of 7 guitar, bass, drums and vocals and gives them the experience of practicing weekly in bands and performing live on stage. The Rock Project is a place for all young musicians whether they are a complete beginner or advanced and want performing experience.
The Wakes
The Wakes hosts events and activities for all ages, these modern facilities hosts both public and private events at competitive prices. Take a look at their list of upcoming events of their website.
The Wrekin
The Wrekin is one of Shropshire’s most familiar natural landmarks and a popular destination for thousands of visitors from across the Midlands and beyond every year. This iconic hill is the pinnacle of an equally remarkable but much less widely known ancient forest landscape, where an array of plants, animals and insects has found a home amid a green network of varied wildlife sites.
Top Hat Stage School
Top Hat is a part-time stage school where children can learn dance, drama and singing. Each term sees a full scale production staged. Sessions take place on a Saturday morning, and are available for children aged 4 - 17. A free trial session is available.
Trinity Martial Arts
Trinity Martial Arts run kickboxing classes for 5 year olds and upwards, which are a fun and friendly way to get children involved in martial arts. Their aim is to provide a safe environment where children are helped to develop their confidence, increase their concentration and coordination and develop through structured progression.
Universal Taekwon-Do
UTKD offer classes to children from the age of 4 and upwards. Classes are safe, fun and informative, delivered by inspirational instructors, who are excellent role models for your children! UTKD aim to help children benefit from regular exercise, promoting health and improved behaviour at home and at school.
Views and Opinions Inspire Change for Everyone (VOICE)
VOICE was the name chosen by Telford & Wrekin Council's Care Council members which has been meeting regularly since November 2008. The word 'VOICE' is short form of the group's full name which is 'Views and Opinions Inspire Change for Everyone'.
VOICE is a fortnightly forum where young people who are in care discuss important issues with senior managers at the council with the aim of helping to shape and improve services.
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Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre
The Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre is home to a 25 x 13 metre swimming pool, open to children and families.
Visit the Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre webpage to view the swimming timetable.
Wellington Community Art Gallery
The vision of Wellington Community Art Gallery is to:
- Make art fun and inclusive for everyone, beginners and experienced, children and adults, male and female, and all the diverse members of our community
- Strengthen community connection and cohesiveness
- Support local artists
- Help to make the historic market town of Wellington, nestled in the foothills of the Wrekin, a hub of cultural interest.
Wrekin and Telford Tennis Club
A membership for children under 16 costs £5, and gives access to various benefits such as:
- Free Friday 7- 9 pm night mix in indoor session at tennis centre.
- Free Sunday morning 11- 1pm mix in indoor/outdoor session at tennis centre.
and more!
Wrekin Forest Camping
Based on the same site as Wrekin Forest School, Wrekin Forest Events combine celebrating and camping with Forest School activities where everyone can explore, play and learn from the wonders of the woodland.
Wrekin Juniors FC
Wrekin Juniors FC is one of the largest junior football clubs in Telford, Shropshire, UK. The club promotes junior football in Telford for boys and girls aged from 4 to 16 years so they can train, grow and develop as footballers, but more importantly, as confident young people.
Wrekin Riders
While Wrekin Riders BMX Race Club is a community run club based in Dawley where riders from beginner to expert level ride for fun or competitively.
Wrekin Star Judo Club
Based in Telford and established 1965, Wrekin Star Judo Club offer judo classes to children from 6 years of age through to seniors. Sessions are aimed at all abilities, and the first session is free!
Wrockwardine Wood Juniors Football Club
Wrockwardine Wood Juniors FC is a Charter Standard Football club offering grassroots football to boys and girls aged 4 - 16.
