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Spooks and sparkles...

Inspiration

  1. Create your own willow decorations to decorate your home this Christmas.
    1. 30 Nov 2024
    2. 6 Dec 2024
    3. 18 Dec 2024
  2. Wellington Late Night Market
    Head to Wellington Late Night Market for great entertainment and delicious food, it’s the perfect night out with family and friends.
    1. 30 Nov 2024
    2. 26 Oct 2025
  3. A sustainable Christmas wreath workshop to start the festive season.
    1. 30 Nov 2024
    2. 30 Nov 2024
    3. 1 Dec 2024
    4. 1 Dec 2024
  4. Visitors of Telford Christmas Market queuing up to buy good from a wooden chalet.
    Explore the beautifully decorated traditional wooden cabins selling gifts and edible treats from the market's range of independent traders.
    1. 25 Nov 202423 Dec 2024
  5. Santa in his red suit, glasses and beard meeting children
    Join the Santa’s Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea, a truly magical experience for all the family.
    1. 15 Dec 2024
  6. Female Chef in Train Carriage surrounded by customers sat down
    Welcome to The Polar Express™ Train Ride at Telford Steam Railway, an immersive re-creation inspired by the iconic 2004 Polar Express™ film. Embrace the spirit of Christmas on your wonder-filled trip.
    1. 22 Nov 202423 Dec 2024

Things To Do Highlights

The Studio at Vine Willow Wood

Here at Vine Willow Wood, we host an array of maker led workshops, inspiring people with the art of…

Frankly Alpacas Alpaca Meet & Greet

The perfect way to meet alpacas! Get up close and personal with our herd of 6 female and 3 male…

Telford Town Park

Telford Town Park is a multi award-winning park located in the heart of Telford and close to…

Weston Park House & Gardens

Welcome to 1,000 acres of wonderful Set amongst 1,000 acres of Capability Brown landscaped parkland…

Meet the Mini Moos

Meet, feed and pet Europe's smallest and cutest cows!

Wellington Orbit

Wellington Orbit is a 63 seat cinema and café in the heart of Wellington, Shropshire. Affordable…

Lilleshall Hall Gardens

Nestled in the Shropshire countryside, Lilleshall Hall is set in spectacular and secluded…

Telford Ice Rink - skaters on the ice

Telford Ice Rink is located in the heart of bustling Southwater. A great day out for all ages with…

Telford Bike Hub

Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

Mini Raft Hire

Shropshire Raft Tours provides a range of water sports based on the River Severn in The Gorge…

Exterior of Southwater Library illuminated in with purple lights

Southwater Library is on the first floor in Southwater One, an iconic gold building located in the…

Buildwas Abbey

Visit the impressive ruins of Buildwas Abbey,  a Cistercian abbey, that retains its 12th century…

Off exploring Ropewalk

Severn Gorge Countryside Trust is an independent Charitable Trust and Limited Company. The Trust…

Blists Hill Victorian Town

Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian life at Blists Hill…

Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, formerly known as Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom is a small family run zoo in…

Wroxeter Roman Cityu

Discover urban-living 2,000 years ago at Viriconium (Wroxeter) - once the fourth largest city in…

Severn Valley Railway

Step back in time for a whole day out on the award-winning Severn Valley Railway. Discover…

Lady at a bowling alley

Tenpin Telford is the home of indoor entertainment for a laughter-filled time with family and…

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

One of the award-winning museums within the Ironbridge Valley of Invention, managed by the…

Team Photo with Animals

Exotic Zoo is a family favourite and award winning small zoo that has topped trip advisor for many…

Hencote Vineyard & Estate

Hencote allows visitors to learn the story of the grape from vine to bottle, in wine tours and…

Airea51 main arena

AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

What's On Highlights

Christmas at Exotic Zoo

Christmas at Exotic Zoo this year you can meet Santa in his grotto or join him for breakfast. …

Openings

Daily 11am - 4pm, special Christmas events see details

30th November 2024-24th December 2024
a character image from Moana 2.

Moana  Afternoon Tea, the function room will be transformed into a magical Disney ocean theme,…

Openings

12noon

19th January 2025
Christmas Wreath Workshop

A sustainable Christmas wreath workshop to start the festive season.

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Season

30th November 2024

Season

1st December 2024

Season

1st December 2024
Child dressed as an elf writing in a book.

The festive spirit returns to Blists Hill Victorian Town. The town's streets and buildings will be…

Openings

Season

7th December 2024-15th December 2024
Willow Christmas Decorations Workshop

Create your own willow decorations to decorate your home this Christmas.

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Season

6th December 2024

Season

18th December 2024
Reindeer Willow Sculpture Workshop

Create your own willow reindeer to decorate your home this Christmas.

Openings

Season

24th November 2024
a group taking part in late night pottery painting, the social craft.

Late Night Pottery Painting @ Paint & Create - Bring along your friends for drinks, nibbles and…

Openings

7pm - 9pm

26th November 2024

7pm - 9pm

29th November 2024

7pm - 9pm

3rd December 2024

7pm - 9pm

6th December 2024
Festive Winter Gardens at Telford Town Park

Step into the world of cinema magic as the Chelsea and Maxell Gardens are transformed with dazzling…

Openings

4-8:30pm

13th December 2024-15th December 2024

4-8:30pm

19th December 2024-21st December 2024
The Telford International Centre exterior with the Tattoo freeze logo on the glass front.

This February hundreds of amazing tattoo artists will be taking over The Telford International…

Openings

10am - 8pm

1st February 2025

10am - 6pm

2nd February 2025
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An 80s Silent Disco like no other is back by popular demand in RAF Cosford Museum. Expect some of…

Openings

Season

14th December 2024
Walking through Wellington

Get your walking boots ready, Wellington Walking Festival is back for it's 13th year!  Explore 31…

Openings

Season

9th September 2025-15th September 2025
two young children wearing reindeer antlers and Christmas jumpers under their coats.

This Christmas, train to become one of the RAF’s finest Elf Cadets. Learn how to load the sleigh,…

Openings

Season

30th November 2024-8th December 2024
Santa in his red suit, glasses and beard meeting children

Join the Santa’s Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea, a truly magical experience for all the family.

Openings

Season

15th December 2024
Mother and child enjoying snow on Christmas.

Explore Blists Hill Victorian Town by night and experience the festive cheer of a Dickensian…

Openings

Season

11th December 2024-19th December 2024
Visitors of Telford Christmas Market queuing up to buy good from a wooden chalet.

Explore the beautifully decorated traditional wooden cabins selling gifts and edible treats from…

Openings

Season

25th November 2024-23rd December 2024
Father Christmas, dressed in his iconic red suit with white trim, walks down a tree-lined path toward a large, red-brick Victorian-style house. He is

Father Christmas will be stopping off at Sunnycroft again this year.

Openings

Season

6th December 2024-22nd December 2024

Season

23rd December 2024
Parklands Festival

Head to Telford Town Park QEII Arena for a weekend of electronic music with Audio Tek…

Openings

2-11pm

20th June 2025-22nd June 2025
The Players Championship Trophy in the foreground with the snooker table in the background

Top Level Snooker Returns To Telford In 2025 With The Players Championship

Openings

Various sessions

17th March 2025-23rd March 2025
murder-mystery-poster

Explore the city like never before with our cutting-edge mobile app as your trusty guide. Trek…

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024-24th November 2024

Season

30th November 2024-1st December 2024

Season

7th December 2024-8th December 2024

Season

14th December 2024-15th December 2024
Christmas market stalls pictured with their wares.

Apley’s Christmas Market is back, taking place from Friday 22nd-Sunday 24th November 2024 and with…

Openings

10am - 4pm

23rd November 2024

10am - 4pm

24th November 2024
Female Chef in Train Carriage surrounded by customers sat down

Welcome to The Polar Express™ Train Ride at Telford Steam Railway, an immersive re-creation…

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024-23rd December 2024
A wooden Merry Christmas sign is shown on a craft stall

Weston’s Christmas Market is a firm favourite in everyone’s diary. Find that special gift from…

Openings

10am - 4pm

30th November 2024

10am - 4pm

1st December 2024
Wreath making workshop, two ladies are making their Christmas wreath.

Learn a range of skills to wire and attach real foliage and embellishments – including how to tie…

Openings

6pm – 8:30pm

29th November 2024
a girl is ice skating with a balance aid (penguin shaped)

There's lots of festive fun to be had at Telford Ice Rink this Christmas, with a great selection of…

Openings

Skate with Princesses

7th December 2024-8th December 2024

Christmas Jumper weekend including live music on the ice

14th December 2024-15th December 2024

Schools Out for Christmas Disco

20th December 2024

Skate with Princesses

21st December 2024-22nd December 2024

Christmas Eve family skate

24th December 2024

Where to Stay Highlights

Ironbridge View Townhouse

Ironbridge View Townhouse is an award winning luxury, self- catering holiday home. Stunning views…

Hencote Glamping Village- Lodge with Hot Tub

Hencote's luxury glamping lodges provide comfort and luxury, no matter how long guests stay for.…

Puddle Duck Cottages

Award winning luxury self-catering holiday cottages that have been featured as one of the top…

The Hundred House Hotel

Award winning Restaurant & Gardens with 10 individually styled en suite rooms. Always a friendly…

Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

Moreton Hall Farm is an equisite 19th century working farm with self catering cottages, in Newport,…

TEL;Scouts Meadow

Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ironbridge Gorge, Scout's Meadow is tucked away through…

1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

STATIC HOLIDAY CARAVANS CARAVAN CLUB TOURING SITE [CL] We are a small family run Park set in the…

The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

There are 6 beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms in the connected Georgian House, with the large…

Master Suite

Spa and golf retreat overlooking the Ironbridge Gorge in Telford. Our Telford Hotel & Golf Resort,…

Ramada Hotel Telford

Set in the heart of Telford with its beautiful on site gardens, the Ramada Telford Ironbridge has…

Priory Cottage Stable Wing

Self Catering cottage in the heart of Much Wenlock, 5 miles from Ironbridge. Attractive listed…

YHA Coalbrookdale

YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale is located within the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, home to 10…

Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

Set in a picturesque small village on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border Sambrook Manor holiday…

The Swan Taphouse

Where authentic American Pit BBQ & English Classics come together with one big bite. Enjoyed with a…

The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

Welcome to The Barn at Lees Farm located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ironbridge…

The Grange - Hencote- A Georgian Farmhouse

The Grange is a newly resorted Georgian Farmhouse which can cater up to 14 guests across 7 en suite…

The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

Welcome to The Barn at Lees Farm located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site…

Hadley Park House

Hadley Park House Hotel is an award-winning four-star luxury hotel and wedding venue in Telford.…

Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House is set in the quiet village of Coalbrookdale, just a mile from the…

The White Hart

Sitting on the Banks of the River Severn in the heart of the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge…

Ironbridge Holidays

Welcome to Ironbridge Holidays, a premier collection of self catering  accommodation in the famous…

Lilleshall House

Wake up in the beautiful countryside in the historic stately home of Lilleshall House, Built in…

Holiday Inn Telford

Our 152-bed hotel is located on the edge of Telford Town Centre, adjacent to the beautiful Town…

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Inspiration

  1. Enjoy the festive season at The Fox

    The Fox is ready to embrace the festive season with warmth and charm, offering a variety of activities and events to keep the winter blues at bay. 

    21 Nov 2024
  2. Wellington High Street Christmas Lights

    As the holiday season approaches, Telford's high streets will begin to be illuminated with festive splendour. 

     

    23 Oct 2024
  3. Christmas at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

    Tickets are now on sale for Christmas celebrations at Ironbridge Valley of Invention.

    2 Oct 2024
  4. Telford and Shropshire join forces in new Local Visitor Economy Partnership

    Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council, in partnership with Visit Telford and Visit Shropshire, are proud to announce that they have been awarded national accreditation from VisitEngland with approval to form a Telford and Shropshire Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP).

    13 Nov 2024
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