About Wellington
Wellington
Wellington is an historic market town dating back to the 6th century. There is still a thriving market which is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
The famous local landmark of The Wrekin a 407 metre high hill of mostly volcanic rock, lies within a forty minute walk from the centre of town. There are the remains of an Iron Age Hill Fort to see on the path on the way to the top and then there is a spectacular 360 degree panorama of the surrounding countryside from the summit.
Next to The Wrekin is the smaller hill of the Ercall and there is a network of paths and walks around this beautiful area full of bluebells in May and bilberries higher up in summer.
The World Heritage Site of Ironbridge is a two hour walk downhill from The Wrekin
Between Wellington and The Wrekin there is the National Trust property Sunnycroft, a suburban gentleman's residence from the late Victorian era.
Wellington Town Council's double sided leaflet featuring Wellington's history and the town centre map on one side and some local walks on the other.
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Links to more about Wellington
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Wellington from Discover Telford the official tourism website for Telford and Shropshire.
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This leaflet has been produced by the Friends of Wellington Station to show what Wellington has to offer visitors.
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Made in Wellington - visitor information on events, attractions, eating out and accomodation
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Wellington Town Council for history, photographs, maps and much more.
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Wellington Local Agenda 21 (LA21) Group aims to tackle global and local environment and social injustices through the action of local people. The site includes a wealth of information about the area.
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Wellington History Group, a mine of information about Wellington's past complemented by many interesting photographs.
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Shropshire Wildlife Trust for information about nature reserves and the bio-diversity of the area.
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Shropshire Geological Society for information about the geology of the area, including a geotrail around The Wrekin.
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Shropshire Tourism for tourist information.
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Wellington H2A (Heritage & Arts Alive) is a voluntary group that organises community events.
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Wrekin Local Studies Forum (WLSF). The WLSF exists to bring together organisations and individuals interested in local studies in and around the Borough of Telford & Wrekin.
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The Wrekin and The Ercall form the northern tip of the Shropshire Hills AONB. This area is under the aegis of the Wrekin Forest Partnership.
Walks from Wellington
For details of leaflets describing walks from Wellington please see Walking Routes
Getting here
Wellington's Railway Station has direct trains from Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, Holyhead, Chester and London Euston. The station at Holyhead gives direct access to the Dublin ferries. Birmingham International station has a monorail link to Birmingham Airport.
There are buses from other parts of Telford and elsewhere in Shropshire. National Express coaches stop in Telford Town Centre, which is a short bus or train ride away.
Wellington is on National Cycle Route 81 which runs from Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury, Telford and Wolverhampton to Sandwell continuing to Birmingham on National Cycle Route 5.
Wellington is easily reached from Junctions 6 or 7 of the M54.
Transport Links
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Wellington Parking Map July 2017 Still current. Parking is free but tickets must be obtained and displayed in short stay parks.
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Transport For Wales for trains from Birmingham New Street, Birmingham International, Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, Holyhead and Chester
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West Midlands Railway for trains from all stations between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street
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Traveline for bus information
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Traffic England for road travel information
Staying here
There are several hotels, inns and B&Bs in and around Wellington.
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Local accommodation providers (and others) who welcome walkers - under development but growing