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  1. Make this Mother's Day truly special with a unique experience she'll treasure forever.
    1. 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. 22 Apr 2025
    2. Ceramic bunny creations displayed on a table
      Don’t miss this hands-on Easter activity that’s perfect for keeping little ones entertained while exploring the historic Coalport China Museum.
      1. 5 Apr 202527 Apr 2025
    3. Wellington open gardens 2022
      Explore stunning gardens across Wellington, Little Wenlock and Rushton.
      1. 28 Jun 202529 Jun 2025
    4. 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.
      1. 15 Apr 2025
      2. 12 Jun 2025
      3. 18 Sep 2025
    5. Experience the life of a Victorian Blacksmith in this fantastic opportunity at Blists Hill Victorian Town.
      1. 29 Apr 2025
      2. 30 Apr 2025
      3. 7 May 2025
      4. 26 Jun 2025
      5. 27 Jun 2025
      6. 9 Jul 2025
      7. 26 Sep 2025
      8. 8 Oct 2025
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    Things To Do Highlights

    Hencote Vineyard & Estate

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

    Small Woods

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

    Off exploring Ropewalk

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

    Airea51 main arena

    AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

    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…

    Alpaca Meet & Greet

    The most intimate way to meet alpacas.

    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…

    Frontage of Telford Theatre, Oakengates showing Green and Purple colours to the building

    Telford's largest live entertainment venue hosting a wide range of entertainment to suite everyone

    Team Photo with Animals

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

    Young girl enjoying using the high ropes course.

    Take on the challenge of 36 different obstacles set over 2 levels, test your nerves on the lower…

    Basket Making at Vine Willow Wood

    Vine Willow Wood offers workshops in willow weaving and basketmaking in and around Shropshire.

    Arthurs Kitchen at Fordhall Organic Farm

    As England’s first community owned farm, Fordhall is a great place for a day out for the whole…

    Meet the Mini Moos

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

    Telford Bike Hub

    Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

    Two Suri Alpacas

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

    Lilleshall Hall Gardens

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

    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…

    Various breads including sourdough, focaccia, hot cross buns, Shropshire butter bun, cinnamon knot, tiger bread

    A bread making school in Ironbridge with in-person and online classes teaching you how to make…

    Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

    The Old Coracle Shed

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

    Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

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

    What's On Highlights

    roses in the garden at Goldstone

    Goldstone Hall Hotel invites guests to an engaging and hands-on workshop focused on planning the…

    Openings

    Season

    14th May 2025
    Day Out with Alice and Friends at Telford Steam Railway

    This Easter join Telford Steam Railway for a day out with Alice and friends

    Openings

    Season

    27th April 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
    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
    Parklands Festival

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

    Openings

    Season

    21st June 2025-22nd June 2025
    Victorian Blacksmith Experience Day

    Experience the life of a Victorian Blacksmith in this fantastic opportunity at Blists Hill…

    Openings

    10am - 4pm

    29th April 2025

    10am - 4pm

    30th April 2025

    10am - 4pm

    7th May 2025

    10am - 4pm

    26th June 2025

    10am - 4pm

    27th June 2025

    10am - 4pm

    9th July 2025

    10am - 4pm

    26th September 2025

    10am - 4pm

    8th October 2025

    10am - 4pm

    9th October 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

    15th April 2025

    10am - 4pm

    12th June 2025

    10am - 4pm

    18th September 2025
    Wellington open gardens 2022

    Explore stunning gardens across Wellington, Little Wenlock and Rushton.

    Openings

    Season

    28th June 2025-29th June 2025
    A photo of Alfie Moore outside Scotland Yard

    An evening with the cop-turned-comedian, Alfie Moore

    Openings

    Season

    5th April 2025
    Two young girls reaching up to touch the nose of a brown and white horse

    The sound of hooves will ring out on the cobbled streets of Blists Hill Victorian Town as the…

    Openings

    Season

    10th May 2025-11th May 2025
    A Victorian woman pointing at a window as she follows a chocolate trail.

    The residents at Blists Hill Victorian Town will celebrate Easter with egg hunts, a poster trail…

    Openings

    Season

    5th April 2025-27th April 2025
    Ceramic bunny creations displayed on a table

    Don’t miss this hands-on Easter activity that’s perfect for keeping little ones entertained while…

    Openings

    Season

    5th April 2025-27th April 2025
    Ironbridge Coracle Regatta

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

    Openings

    11am - 4pm

    25th August 2025
    A man in a blue apron building with clay

    Learn the basics of pinch pots, slab pots and coil pots from the museums talented demonstrators…

    Openings

    Season

    15th June 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
    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
    Image from Ironbridge Brass Band Festival 2023

    Head to the historic setting of Coalbrookdale to enjoy a weekend of performances from some of the…

    Openings

    Season

    12th July 2025-13th July 2025
    Gardener in herb garden

    Enjoy a guided tour of the award-winning gardens at Goldstone Hall Hotel followed by a delicious…

    Openings

    Season

    30th April 2025
    A row of Italian scooters parked up

    Wellington will be packed with scooters of all types and vintage.

    Openings

    9:30am - 3:30pm

    6th July 2025
    A pint of lager on the bar of a pub

    Book your ticket to get you a seat on the award-winning Shropshire bus based Real Ale festival.

    Openings

    11am - 9pm

    12th April 2025
    Camper Jam

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

    Openings

    Season

    4th July 2025-6th July 2025
    Secret Severn Art, September 2023

    Now in its tenth year, the Secret Severn Art Trail returns in September bigger than ever. This…

    Openings

    Season

    8th September 2025-14th September 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
    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

    Where to Stay Highlights

    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 Hundred House Hotel

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

    The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

    Coalport Station Holidays

    Coalport Station Holidays offers exceptional self-catering accommodation in two railway carriages…

    Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

    Hencote Glamping Village- Lodge with Hot Tub

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

    Lilleshall House

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

    Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

    The outside of The Summer House

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

    The Malthouse Rooms

    Located beside the River Severn in the village of Ironbridge Gorge, the lively Malthouse boasts 12…

    Holiday Inn Telford

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

    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…

    Temple of Diana

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

    Master Suite

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

    Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

    The International Hotel

    Our hotel has 101 bedrooms, a mixture of double and twin occupancy. Continental breakfast is…

    Ironbridge Holidays

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

    Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

    The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

    The White Hart

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

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    Inspiration

    1. February half term at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

      This February half term at Ironbridge Valley of Invention, there is a whole host of food-themed fun and discovery to keep the kids entertained.

      11 Feb 2025
    2. Goldstone Hall Hotel & Gardens: 2025 opening dates and exciting events announced

      Multi award winning Goldstone Hall Hotel & Garden, to open their award-winning garden to non-residents this year. 

      27 Jan 2025
    3. Frankly Farm Tours offers hands on experience with cute lambs this Easter

      Frankly Farm Tours is once again bringing the joy of spring to visitors with its Springtime Fun on the Farm event. 

      8 Jan 2025
    4. A person participating in the Oakengates Carnival procession dressed as a butterfly

      Oakengates Town Council have announced the return of the much-loved Oakengates Carnival on Saturday 12 July 2025.  

      14 Jan 2025
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