Telford Information...

[Guest]

Seems I will visit Telford this year


But, I only know that, I suppose, will be a nice event and a perfect place to meet some friends from this forum.


Anyway....what is Telford?


What I have to expect?


Is one of the biggest events on England? Europe? O_o


More sellers than models..? Or more models than sellers...?

[zuludog]

here are a few comments for you


I see that the hostel at Ironbridge is already booked, but here is the website, they may just have a cancellation


www.yha.org.uk/hostel/ironbridge-coalport


Just search on Google for 'telford-accommodation' and there are lots of references. Whatever you decide, book as soon as possible. The show is very big and popular, and b&bs, hotels, and so on are booked up very quickly. That does mean that wherever you stay there might well be other modellers to talk to and get a lift with


The show is very big; 3 large halls with lots of displays from Britain and abroad, and lots of trade stands (trade =sellers) here is the website www.smwshow.com It is certainly the biggest show in Britain, and one of the biggest in the world. The traders will sell new & old kits, tools, materials, accessories - take plenty of money! I'm sure there are lots of good pubs & cafes in Telford, but the food in the exhibition hall itself tends to be the usual greasy burgers.


Telford itself is an ordinary, mostly modern town, but the countryside around is typical nice English countryside - rolling hills, patchwork fields, pretty villages, though November is probably not the best time to see it! Also, at Ironbridge there are lots of museums as that was the start of the Industrial Revolution, mostly pottery and iron & steel; plus the iron bridge itself. Blists Hill is a re-creation of a Victorian industrial village. Search for 'ironbridge ' or 'ironbridge gorge' on Google. Or try 'tourist information telford'.


Close to Telford is a very good, and large aircraft museum, worth making time for www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford


So you live near the Pyrenees? I have a friend from Tarbes who has lived in Britain for many years; he runs Model Art Decal System, and goes to all the major model shows. As you might expect he speaks fluent French and English, perhaps you could arrange to meet him on his trade stall? He might also be able to help & suggest accommodation as he goes to Telford every year, and stays at local hotels. contact him on his website www.modartdec.com

[Guest]

Wow! Thank you very much for this useful and extended post!


Thank you to take your time to write it


Regards


Polux

[Guest]

Try searching for "Bed and Breakfast". For example:


http://www.bedandbreakfastsearcher.co.uk/shropshire/telford.asp?fselect=&filter=Z18&reorder=null


This site offers a rooms for one night from £23 and up. UK B & Bs are usually reliable, and friendly.

[Guest]

Hi all,


I have also decided to treat myself and go to telford this year(1st time) along with my grandson his dad and my 2 boys will prob go on the sat (as early as I can get them up),my question is can I buy tickets up front or only on the door it's a long drive from the rhondda only to be told....sry luv we are full.lol


thx


jeff.

[Dave W]

Hi all,
I have also decided to treat myself and go to telford this year(1st time) along with my grandson his dad and my 2 boys will prob go on the sat (as early as I can get them up),my question is can I buy tickets up front or only on the door it's a long drive from the rhondda only to be told....sry luv we are full.lol


thx


jeff.

I've gone to the last 5 shows and am not aware of anyone ever being turned away.Each time I've driven up from Southend and got there around 9 am.I used to be a member of IPMS.But the only advantage for me was I could get into the show at 9am.The rest of the public aren't allowed in till 10.So now I'm no longer a member I leave at 7am instead of 6am (it's a 3 hour 180 mile drive for me).

[Guest]

Thx m8,yeah it is a bit of a trek for me also,i worked in telford for a while those early monday starts used to wash me out,lol


jeff.

[zuludog]

Telford gets very busy, but I doubt if it ever gets so full that you'd be turned away


I used to live in Cumbria and the method I used to get to Telford was to leave about midnight and drive overnight, then park at the exhibition centre and have a doze in the car. You'll probably find a few others doing the same. Take food & drink


The snack bars in the hall sell bacon butties & coffee first thing

[tanktrack]

im going cant wait

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

The show layout has just been released, my club A.S.V.C Wombourne in is hall C, this is great news as its also the main entrance this year


http://smwshow.com/showguide.php


Hope to see you there on at least one of the days


Adrian

[Gern]

Looks like Sunday seems to be the favourite day so that's when I'm going (assuming my new granddaughter arrives on time with no problems - she's due on the 5th).


Long standing tradition at Cosford is that we all do our own thing 'til about 12:00 then meet up for a bite to eat and a catch up on the gossip for a couple of hours. Then we wander off to catch the last minute bargains etc. If that sounds OK, how about someone arranging a meeting place? No good leaving it to me! When I set up the first meeting at Cosford I'd got us all meeting alongside the Vulcan OK - but about 25ft in the air!

[Guest]

I'm considering going to this, it's a little bit of a trek, but it will be my first ever show for scale models, and I'd love to see the show pieces, browse the stands, and my little boy will be wide eyed I'm sure.


Will there be disabled access and parking does anyone know?

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

I'm considering going to this, it's a little bit of a trek, but it will be my first ever show for scale models, and I'd love to see the show pieces, browse the stands, and my little boy will be wide eyed I'm sure.
Will there be disabled access and parking does anyone know?

There is usually an area set aside for disabled parking and the venue is disability friendly, with ramps and lifts dotted around.


Adrian

[Guest]

Thanks Adrian, I was a bit confused, because the website says there is parking at £4 per day a short distance from the venue, and obviously need to gets as close as possible, the wheelchair and my back don't like too many kerbs!

[Gern]

Well no-one's come back with suggestions for meeting up, are we all just going to be doing our own thing?