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 has a long history. As a result there are many attractions ranging from the remains of a bronze age fort, roman remains, medieval markets, examples of victorian industry and living, right up to the brand new town created nearly 40 years ago.

The best examples are:

• The Wrekin - A local hill and landmark, with the remains of a bronze age fort on it. Found just west of Wellington. 
• Ironbridge - The place where the industrial revolution started and a World Hertiage Site as a result of the first ever iron bridge being built there. 
• Wellington - A pleasant market town with a market dating back to 1244. The National Trust's Sunnymeade house is good example of how local victorian gentry lived.