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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

Blists Hill Victorian Town

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

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…

Team Photo with Animals

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

Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

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

Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

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

Footpath through woodland

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

Wellington Orbit

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

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…

Lady at a bowling alley

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

Telford Town Park Waterplay

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

Mini Raft Hire

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

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…

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 Old Coracle Shed

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

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…

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

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

Meet the Mini Moos

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

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

Enginuity

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

Two Suri Alpacas

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

What's On Highlights

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
a parent and child viewing a Christmas tree in the park

Head to Attingham Park for magical adventure this Christmas as Noel the Dragon embarks on a quest…

Openings

Season

30th November 2024-5th January 2025
Reindeer Willow Sculpture Workshop

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

Openings

Season

24th November 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
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
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
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
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
Two individuals kneeling in front of a Christmas tree.

This Christmas, step into a festive world as Attingham brings stories, myths, and legends to life.

Openings

Season

30th November 2024-1st January 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
The group with finished wreaths

Get in the festive spirit and learn to create your very own Christmas Wreath!

Openings

Season

6th December 2024
Families making decorations

A family walk with a festive twist! Come along to collect materials for some wonderful Christmas…

Openings

Season

7th December 2024
Princess character for the event pictured at the castle or on a white screen.

Come along this Christmas and see Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World like never before. Experience Hoo Zoo…

Openings

Various dates only

30th November 2024-23rd December 2024
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
Hanging paper lanterns

Join local artist Amanda Hillier to make your very own paper lantern with textured tin motifs.

Openings

Season

4th December 2024
an example of glass fusing showing a colourful campervan

Glass Fusing @ Paint & Create - Bring along your friends for drinks, nibbles and glass fusing in a…

Openings

7pm - 9pm

27th 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

4-8:30pm

13th December 2024-15th December 2024

4-8:30pm

19th December 2024-21st December 2024
The Grinch with children in Grinch face paint in front of a Grinch Christmas tree.

This Christmas come and experience our Winter Wonderland, with daytime or evening activities.

Openings

Various times and dates from 23 November - 23 December

23rd November 2024-23rd December 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

22nd November 2024

7pm - 9pm

26th November 2024

7pm - 9pm

29th November 2024

7pm - 9pm

3rd December 2024

7pm - 9pm

6th 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

4.30pm - 8pm

22nd November 2024

10am - 4pm

23rd November 2024

10am - 4pm

24th November 2024
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
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
Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Roll up! Roll up! This Christmas, Telford Theatre invites everyone to experience the greatest panto…

Openings

Various performance times available

17th December 2024-2nd January 2025

Where to Stay Highlights

Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

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…

Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

Puddle Duck Cottages

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

The Swan Taphouse

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

Front of Venue

Best Western Valley Hotel is a Country House hotel situated in the heart of the UNESCO World…

Hadley Park House

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

Lilleshall House

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

The International Hotel

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

Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

Ramada Hotel Telford

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

The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

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 White Hart

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

The Hundred House Hotel

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

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…

Hencote Glamping Village- Lodge with Hot Tub

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

Coalport Station Holidays

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

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Inspiration

  1. 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
  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. 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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