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Inspiration

  1. Hot air balloons in Telford Town Park arena
    Telford's annual Balloon Fiesta returns to Telford Town Park this August Bank Holiday
    1. 22 Aug 202524 Aug 2025
  2. Sketching grasses outside
    Join Sara to explore the Severn Gorge woodland and countryside and learn to capture your observations on the pages of a nature journal. No experience neccessary, all materials supplied.
    1. Ironbridge Coracle Regatta
      The Ironbridge Coracle Regatta, hosted on the picturesque River Severn, right next to the iconic Iron Bridge is making a return this September.
      1. 14 Sep 2025
    2. Walkers on the 50 walking route in Telford surrounded by bluebells
      A week-long celebration of walking, wellbeing and the great outdoors.
      1. 26 May 20251 Jun 2025
    3. 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. 17 May 2025
    4. As part of Merrythought’s 95th anniversary celebrations, a special exhibition opens at the historic Museum of the Gorge
      1. 12 Apr 202528 Sep 2025

    Things To Do Highlights

    Two Suri Alpacas

    Intimate and personal animal experiences that are frankly unforgettable, in a beautiful setting.

    Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

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

    Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

    Take off to the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands and enjoy a great day out for all the family.…

    Off exploring Ropewalk

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

    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…

    Small Woods

    Small Woods are the national charitable organisation who stand for sustainable woods alive with…

    Footpath through woodland

    Walking is a fantastic way to explore the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site whether you’re a…

    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…

    The Liquor Lab

    Experience the ultimate night out at The Liquor Lab, the vibrant cocktail bar that’s redefining…

    Wellington Orbit

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

    Team Photo with Animals

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

    Blists Hill Victorian Town

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

    Wellington Orbit

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

    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…

    Enginuity

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

    Telford Town Park

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

    Families leaving Jackfield Tile Museum, a historical red brick building.

    Jackfield Tile Museum is one of ten museums in Ironbridge Valley of Invention telling the story of…

    Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

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

    Coalport China Museum

    Marvel at spectacular creations, exquisite ceramics and extraordinary craftsmanship at Coalport…

    Lilleshall Hall Gardens

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

    Golf Course

    HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Par 72, 18 hole championship golf course 6741 yard course Designed by renowned…

    The Old Coracle Shed

    The Ironbridge Coracle Trail is a very pleasant 20 minute walk along the River Severn between the…

    Spa Treatments

    The Spa is a great space to unwind and recharge Put your feet up and pamper yourself. Our…

    Young people playing adventure golf on a sunny day

    Adventure Golf is set within the heart of Telford Town Park, the whole family can join in for this…

    What's On Highlights

    Walkers on the 50 walking route in Telford surrounded by bluebells

    A week-long celebration of walking, wellbeing and the great outdoors. 

    Openings

    Season

    26th May 2025-1st June 2025
    The Merrythought Exhibition

    As part of Merrythought’s 95th anniversary celebrations, a special exhibition opens at the historic…

    Openings

    Season

    12th April 2025-28th September 2025
    Willow Weaving

    Learn different willow weaving techniques to create bird feeders

    Openings

    Season

    19th February 2026
    Beginner Foraging Walk

    Enjoy a lovely walk through meadows and woodlands learning to observe, identify and use what you…

    Openings

    Season

    27th August 2025
    Participants in Oakengates Carnival dressed as butterflies

    Head to Oakengates on Saturday 12 July for its annual Carnival and a packed day of entertainment.

    Openings

    Season

    12th July 2025
    Armed Forces Day Telford

    The popular Armed Forces Family Fun Day is set to return to Telford as part of the national Armed…

    Openings

    11am - 4pm

    29th June 2025
    Camper Jam

    A fun filled show with a chilled out, take it easy vibe.

    Openings

    Season

    4th July 2025-6th July 2025
    Telford Steam Railway Teddy Bears Picnic

    Bring your Teddy Bears to Telford Steam Railway for a fun-filled picnic

    Openings

    Season

    25th May 2025-26th May 2025
    Comic Con Midlands

    Monopoly Events is bringing Comic Con to Telford for the Midlands BIGGEST pop culture celebration!

    Openings

    Season

    27th September 2025-28th September 2025
    Adam Purnell pictured cooking over fire

    Take a Kamado masterclass with The Shropshire Lad chef 'Adam Purnell'

    Openings

    10am - 4pm

    17th July 2025
    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
    Olympian Mixed Eights racing at Ironbridge Regatta

    Enjoy a weekend of competitive rowing on the River Severn.

    Openings

    Season

    28th June 2025-29th June 2025
    Adam Purnell cooking over an open fire, meet on a spit

    Join The Shropshire Lad 'Adam Purnell' to learn the basics of cooking on fire.

    Openings

    10am - 4pm

    12th June 2025

    10am - 4pm

    18th September 2025
    Into the Woods

    Into the Woods Musical production

    Openings

    Season

    11th July 2025-13th July 2025
    Large bubble blower with Waters Edge Festival sign in the background

    A fabulous 10-hour extravaganza filled with live music, mouth-watering street food, non-stop…

    Openings

    Season

    6th September 2025
    A picture of Titania and Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream

    Oddsocks perform family-friendly Shakespeare

    Openings

    Season

    10th July 2025
    Little boy in red arrows overalls stood in front of an old plane

    The RAF Cosford Air Show will include an action-packed flying display, including powerful…

    Openings

    Season

    8th June 2025
    Wellington Late Night Market

    Head to Wellington Late Night Market for great entertainment and delicious food, it’s the perfect…

    Openings

    5-10pm

    17th May 2025
    Cattle on show at Newport Show

    Newport Show is presented by Newport and District Agricultural Society and is a key date in the…

    Openings

    Season

    12th July 2025
    A group of walkers

    Blow away those January blues and see in a fresh start to the new year.

    Openings

    Season

    10th January 2026
    Vegetable garden

    Enjoy a delicious lunch made from the produce in Goldstone Hall Hotel's kitchen garden.

    Openings

    Season

    12th June 2025
    HMS Pinafore Outdoor Theatre Performance

    Enjoy an outdoor performance of HMS Pinafore, featuring sharp dialogue, catchy tunes, and a…

    Openings

    Season

    9th August 2025
    Ironbridge Coracle Regatta

    The Ironbridge Coracle Regatta, hosted on the picturesque River Severn, right next to the iconic…

    Openings

    11am - 4pm

    14th September 2025
    Art matters

    Discover the captivating works of 18 of the region's finest artists at Fusion Gallery in Jackfield,…

    Openings

    Season

    17th June 2025-29th June 2025

    Where to Stay Highlights

    The Hundred House Hotel

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

    Ramada Hotel Telford

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

    Temple of Diana

    A stay on the estate gives guests the chance to truly enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the…

    Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

    Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

    The Sutherland

    The Sutherland Inn & Dining is one of the county’s most stylish destinations, offering delicious…

    Ironbridge Holidays

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

    Ironbridge View Townhouse

    Spectacular Views of the World's First Iron Bridge - Stay in an Award winning Holiday Home in…

    The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

    Master Suite

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

    The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

    YHA Coalbrookdale

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

    The outside of The Summer House

    The Summer Houses is a unique and romantic Grade II listed tower and the perfect choice for a…

    Lilleshall House

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

    Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

    Hencote Glamping Village- Lodge with Hot Tub

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

    TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

    The Sutherland

    The Sutherland Inn & Dining is one of the county’s most stylish destinations, offering delicious…

    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 White Hart

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

    The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

    1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

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

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    Inspiration

    1. Your ultimate guide to Telford Balloon Fiesta 2025

      Get ready for a sky full of colour and a weekend packed with fun

      25 Apr 2025
    2. Walkers looking at a map on the T50 walking trail

      It's time to get outdoors with a packed programme of free activities for all ages, abilities and interests. 

      24 Apr 2025
    3. Final Wellington Late Night announced ahead of the markets refurbishment

      One last hurrah before refurbishment begins at Wellington Market

      23 Apr 2025
    4. SKY REACH - Leap of Faith

      Telford Aerial Adventure is a unique activity that will test nerves, burn off energy and push physical and mental limits. The friendly team gently encourage participants to face their fears and ge..

      2 Apr 2025
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