Telford is a large town in the county of Shropshire, England. It is in the borough of Telford and Wrekin.
It is a new town and building began in the 1960s. It is known for its large shopping centre in the town centre. It also has an ice rink and a large park.
The population of Telford is just over 140,000. It is the largest town in Shropshire, however the county town is Shrewsbury.
The town has a railway station, Telford Central. The town also has a football club, A.F.C. Telford United.