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Spooks and sparkles...

Inspiration

  1. a sad face carved into a Halloween pumpkin
    Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Weston’s Halloween Horrors this October Half Term for a day filled with spooktacular fun!
    1. 29 Oct 202431 Oct 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 2024
  3. Pumpkin patch photo opportunity
    Discover the twisting paths and magnificent walks in the pumpkin fields of Little Wytheford Farm
    1. 4 Oct 202431 Oct 2024
  4. A photo of a firework display at Blists Hill Victorian Town.
    Soak up the carnival atmosphere as you explore our Victorian streets after dark.
    1. 2 Nov 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

Wellington Orbit

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

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…

Severn Valley Railway

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

Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

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

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…

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…

Golf Course

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

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

Coalport China Museum

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

Spa Treatments

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

Telford Town Park Waterplay

Looking for something a little different to do next time you visit Telford Town Park? Why not visit…

Two Suri Alpacas

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

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…

Hencote Vineyard & Estate

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

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…

Buildwas Abbey

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

The Old Coracle Shed

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

Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

Meet the Mini Moos

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

Nettie of the Gorge Floral Workshops

Beautiful and natural flowers with a touch of the wild. Promotes sustainability and supports local…

Blists Hill Victorian Town

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

English Heritage Lilleshall Abbey

Lilleshall Abbey is a 12th-century Augustinian Abbey in peaceful rural setting close to the…

Enginuity

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

What's On Highlights

a sad face carved into a Halloween pumpkin

Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Weston’s Halloween Horrors this October Half Term for a day…

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29th October 2024-31st October 2024
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An 80s Silent Disco like no other is back by popular demand in RAF Cosford Museum. Expect some of…

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Season

14th December 2024
10 pumpkins cut as jack o lanterns in two rows on a picnic bench

Head to Home Farm at Attingham for their annual pumpkin carving event.

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28th October 2024-29th October 2024
Telford Ice Rink staff dressed up for Halloween

Get your skates on and your Halloween costume ready for a night of chilling fun at Telford Ice Rink…

Openings

Season

1st November 2024
A single image made up of six smaller images of a different basket showing the artistry of basket weaving.

Head to Footprint Gallery this November and enjoy the creative and engaging exhibition Weave Only a…

Openings

Various times

8th November 2024-17th November 2024
The director of Exotic Zoo holding a spider surrounded by pumpkins

Join the Exotic Zoo Telford from 5 October - 3 November for some exciting Halloween themed fun…

Openings

Season

5th October 2024-3rd November 2024
Detective Science

Solve a who-done-it mystery using science experiments at Enginuity.

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-3rd November 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

4-8pm

13th December 2024-15th December 2024

4-8pm

19th December 2024-21st December 2024
Willow Christmas Decorations Workshop

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

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30th November 2024

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6th December 2024

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18th December 2024
two beer tankards clinked together

et your lederhosen and dancing shoes at the ready, and join the Octoberfest fun at the…

Openings

7pm

19th October 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
Abarth 595 Turismo in yellow

Returning to Telford again for October 2024 Ultimate Stance will be bringing you over 350 of The…

Openings

9am - 4.30pm

27th October 2024
Kickass Weston Park 10k and 5k

Kickass are bringing their annual 10k trail run around to the historic ground of Weston Park

Openings

Race start times 9.30am

17th November 2024
A photo of a ghost.

Join Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust for an immersive and inspiring creative writing workshop, led by…

Openings

Season

2nd November 2024
A photo of a demonstrator dressed as a ghost.

Blists Hill will be transformed into a Victorian ghost town.

Openings

Season

25th October 2024-26th October 2024
Reindeer Willow Sculpture Workshop

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

Openings

Season

24th November 2024
Rags to Stitches - Beginner Sewing Workshop

A workshop to learn various sewing and craft techniques to re-use and recycle unwanted textiles.

Openings

Season

26th October 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
Child dressed up for Halloween

Head to Wonderland during October Half Term for a Halloween extravaganza.  The spooktacular event…

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-31st October 2024
A photo of two people holding sweets.

Blists Hill Victorian Town will host a range of spooky activities the whole family can enjoy.

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-3rd November 2024
A crowd looking up at the fireworks display

Watch rockets light up the night sky with bright colours and sparkle at the Bonfire and Fireworks…

Openings

Season

3rd 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
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
Alternative Craft and Small Business Market

Join Bijoux Events for their next 'Alternative Craft and Small Business Market' at the Cock Hotel…

Openings

Season

14th November 2024

Where to Stay Highlights

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 Hundred House Hotel

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

Coalport Station Holidays

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

Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

The Malthouse Rooms

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

TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

The White Hart

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

The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

Puddle Duck Cottages

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

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.…

Hencote Glamping Village- Lodge with Hot Tub

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

YHA Coalbrookdale

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

Master Suite

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

Temple of Diana

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

Ramada Hotel Telford

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

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…

Goldstone Hall Hotel

Goldstone is an award winning Restaurant, Hotel & Garden situated in rural Shropshire about half…

The International Hotel

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

Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

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Inspiration

  1. Wellington High Street Christmas Lights

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

     

    7 Oct 2024
  2. Spooktacular family fun in Telford this October Half Term

    Whether you're a local resident or planning a visit to Telford, there's a treasure trove of family-friendly activities waiting for you during the October Half Term.  

    1 Oct 2024
  3. Spooky events, talks and seasonal menus at Ironbridge

    Whether you’re a fan of frights, a budding clay artist, or a lover of great food, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust has got your autumn covered.

    18 Sep 2024
  4. Firework display taking place at Blists Hill Victorian Town

    Enjoy a weekend filled with bangs, flashes, and lots of oohs and ahhs.

    27 Sep 2024
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