Telford was built in the 1960s and 1970s as a new town, bringing together a number of mining villages, farms and market towns. As the town develops, the areas between these towns are becoming increasingly filled. The resulting town is virtually one large conurbation from Wellington to Shifnal and from Donnington to Dawley. As a result of the new town's component towns, Telford has several distinct centers, although the Telford Shopping Centre and Telford Town Park area is the ''de facto'' administrative center of entire town.
Telford train station is situated on the Birmingham Airport-Birmingham-Wolverhampton-Shrewsbury line and there are frequent services to surrounding areas.
Telford can also be accessed by bus from many nearby areas.
The M54 motorway and A5 main route pass through Telford giving access from North Wales, the South, East and North East. The A49 passes nearby to give access from the North West, the South West and South Wales.
A train line runs between the main Telford train station and Wellington, via Oakengates.
There are also buses that run throughout Telford.
Telford has a long history (see Understand section). As a result there are many attractions ranging from the remains of a bronze age fort, roman romains, medieval markets, examples of victorian industry and living, right up to the brand new town created nearly 40 years ago.
The best examples are:
Telford Town Centre is the commercial centre of the town and is home to the largest indoor shopping centre in Shropshire.
There are connecting rooms for families, business rooms for the professional traveller and fully accessible rooms for those who need them.
The hotel also offers two full service restaurants and bars, a fully equipped gym and swimming pool on-site so guests enjoy all the benefits of a full-service property without the associated cost.
The service from the professional and friendly staff is attentive yet 'unstuffy', blending traditional manners with a relaxed and informal atmosphere, thus enabling all of the guests to fully enjoy their time in Shropshire.
Using a common sense approach to each situation, the empowered Guest Service Managers with their supporting colleagues are able to tailor your stay to your individual needs.
As part of an exciting and progressive company - The Southwater Event Group - the hotel is constantly developing and endeavouring to improve the service it offers the discerning guest.
With excellent relationships with many local companies, many of the guests also attend large functions and conferences at the adjacent Telford International Centre, so the demographic blend is wide-ranging and sometimes eclectic.
At the end of a successful day, the lively and convivial bar is always open to residents, their guests, as well as non-residents. </sleep>
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