LOYAL TO LOCAL
Oakengates
Oakengates town and its surrounding villages have their origin in Roman Britain, later playing a pivotal role in the district’s industrial heritage and around the area you can see glimpses of that powerful history. Oakengates today is not only a vibrant community with a popular town centre, market and park it is a creative community home to Telford’s Theatre and performing arts venue, “The Place” and The Wakes, an iconic building housing community activities, clubs, events and festivals. The town centre is celebrated for its community shopping offer and a weekly market provides a great source of additional local produce. The town has an active retail community and some great independent shops. Visitors and locals will find hospitality at its
Madeley
The town of Madeley is recorded in the Domesday Book, but it was originally settled by the Saxons before the 8th century. Its history includes both mining and manufacturing, with parts of the parish falling within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge. The area is a treasure trove for heritage explorers with 54 listed buildings recorded in the National Heritage List for England, the most notable of these include Jubilee House, The Anstice and St Michael’s Church established in 1794, designed by the great Thomas Telford. The Anstice dating back to 1870 has reopened recently following major restoration and is today a landmark building, home to a library, café, ballroom, and bar. Look out for news of some great Covid secure summer events planned this summer. Just a short walk from Madeley centre and you will find a ‘jewel in the crown’ of nature, the beautiful Madeley Orchard. Home to over 70 different fruit trees, wild grasses, and flower areas, this is a natural habitat for a wide range of animals and insects but also a garden and resource for its community with some fantastic volunteers.
best here and in fact Oakengates is celebrated in the CAMRA Pubs guide with
Did you know? Oakengates is a craft ale gem with three pubs in the CAMRA guide and hosts many real ale festivals and events. i
three iconic pubs serving craft ale.
Oakengates is a thriving community bringing together the
historic villages and areas of Wombridge, Hadley, Ketley Bank, Wrockwardine Wood, Trench and Beveley too. Explore the local area by foot or bicycle and you will not only enjoy some fabulous outdoor adventures but with Hartshill Park and its outdoor events and the Cockshutt Local Nature Reserve, there is so much to be discovered. As well as a strong creative community the area is also popular for sporting enthusiasts. Anyone for Tennis, then head to the Telford Tennis Centre with its four indoor and four outdoor floodlit courts. The area is also home to the Telford Athletics Club too. And for those that like their exercise in the great outdoors then Hartshill Park not only has the renowned Crown Green Bowling but also a fabulous Green Gym.
One of the best ways to explore Madeley and its surrounding area is a walk on the South Telford Heritage Trail. You will come across industrial structures of intrigue including the inclined plane, canal, brickworks, and an ironworks that today
Did you know? Haberdashers Abraham Darby Showband and Jazz Band participate annually in the National Concert Band Festival and Festival of Music for Youth. i
form part of the award winning 54-acre Blists Hill Victorian Town
The town is also known for its sport and leisure, with Telford Ski and Snowboarding centre and its 85 metre slope and nursery gradients. While the 25 metre 5-lane pool at Abraham Darby Leisure Centre is the perfect place to cool off after a busy day.
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