gaz43 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 thinking of going to telford for a few days over the weekend dose anyone know of a good site in the area please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenewellhome Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Hi Gaz, Telford is a great venue for a short visit (or a longer one if you prefer (lol) ) with plenty to see and do. There is only one commercial campsite of any note in Telford and that is Severn Gorge http://www.severngorgepark.co.uk/ . Its not cheap at around £20 a night but it is convenient (400 yards from my workshop ;-) ) and on a main bus route (buses every 12 minutes) as well as less than half a mile from the Silkin way which is a footpath/cycle track completely separate from the road network which runs for 17 miles across Telford, north to south. As one who enjoys walking I'd suggest you check out the South Telford Heritage trail website www.walktelfordheritage.co.uk . Is there anything particular you're coming to Telford for or is it just a visit? You can always ring me for more info on things to see and do, we could even meet up for a pint or three :D . D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick H. Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Whatever yoy do Gaz dont take your dog in the information office on the bridge. We did and were almost hurled out the door.DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN HERE. Now there's a lady I wouldn't want to meet on a dark night. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz43 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 hi dave we are come up for the museums and to see the bridge we were going to meet up with roon (joy)for the weekend but as she is in poor health we thought we would try tel ford as we have not been before i may take you up on the pint or two :D thanks for the advice mick will leave him outside then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggyd Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 We stayed at the Caravan Club at Bridgenorth its very near Telford and it is a nice site I think we paid £18 a night and you can get the bus in to Bridgenorth it is a lovely little town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenewellhome Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 For the museums and bridge Severn Gorge is by far the most convenient, I think there is a bus from right outside the campsite gates to Ironbridge, I'll check up on that for you. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz43 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 thanks dave that would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hi Gaz, I've checked and the Ironbridge bus doesn't go past the campsite at anything like a sensible time or frequency I'm afraid. Mind you Ironbridge is only 2.5 miles away and not a particularly stressful walk. The south telford heritage trail goes from here down Blists hill (past the open air Victorian town museum) to Coalport and from there its a fairly easy walk to the Ironbridge (lots of pubs along the way too *-) ) Give me a call, D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Years ago there used to be a Pay & Display car park right near the Ironbridge, which my old Glendale went into with no problem. Is that still there Dave? If so it might be easier than leaving the van out at the campsite, as it'd also be available for refreshments. Gaz could take you to his van for a sarnie after that pint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hi Tony, yes there is still the pay and display next to the museum of the river on the wharfage. There is also a park and ride car park at the top of Legges way (Blists hill) which is about 3/4 mile from the caravan site. Its worth mentioning that there are also several CS/CL sites in the area if you are a member of either of the big clubs. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz43 Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 thanks for that dave we are booked into severn gorge park i will give you a call tomorrow as i have just got home from work (poxy traffic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9withdogs Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Can I join you lot for a drink, if I promise to behave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenewellhome Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Of course you can Janine, how about the White Horse Lincoln Hill on Saturday evening? D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9withdogs Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Sounds good - 9 ish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenewellhome Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 We'll probably be there more like 8 ish but if 9 is good for you then see you there :D . They've probably got entertainment on as its a Saturday night (lol) . D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9withdogs Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Got to watch Strictly first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz43 Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 hello janine how are you ? behave do you no how ? if so julie says can you teach me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9withdogs Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 hee hee .....not a chance for either of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz43 Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 visited telford this weekend sew the iron bridge met with j9 and had a coffee and a chat together it was nice to see you again we met with mr & mrs newell had a pint or two we visited bliss hill victorian museum and thoroughly enjoyed our weekend away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenewellhome Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 It was just a pint or two wasn't it Gaz ;-) . Glad you enjoyed your visit. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz43 Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 yes just a pint or two ;-) janine don't know what she missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I remember it being more than one or two, but a good night, good atmosphere, good company, and good fun, who could wish for more, look forward to next visit (lol) (lol) (lol) J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9withdogs Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 gaz43 - 2008-10-27 7:28 PM yes just a pint or two ;-) janine don't know what she missed ..but I would have been drinking water as I would have been driving home >:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz43 Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 j9 i was drinking flavoured water a couple of photos i took Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9withdogs Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Where's the lovely 'arty' photo you took, looking straight up at the bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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