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Market town in Shropshire, England
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Wellington is a market town within Telford, Shropshire. It contains perhaps the largest commercial space outside of Telford's town centre. It is the part of Telford furthest west, both by motorway and by rail. Oftentimes, "Wellington" is referred to as a town of its own, including in addresses or in conversation - for example, within its own Town Council (Wellington Town Council).
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Victorian villa overseen by the National Trust.
a cafe that hosts open mic and karaoke nights once a month, while also acting as a venue to rent on unused nights.
a boardgame cafe that charges an hourly fee to be able to play board games along with any food or drink ordered. You do not have to pay this fee if wishing to not play games. If arranged with management, a room upstairs can be used for hire.
8 bedroom inn, with bar and restaurant (mains from £15).
By car
The M54 coming from the West Midlands conurbation stops at one of the two exits in Wellington, instead turning into the A5 continuing onto Shrewsbury.
By bus
There are many bus routes coming into Wellington from outside. Many come from and/or through other areas of Telford, such as Donnington, Telford Centre, Lawley, or even as far as Madeley.
There are various bus routes around Wellington, almost all of which pass through the Wellington bus station in the centre of the town, accessible by steps from the train station or with a short walk through the main…
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