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Inspiration

  1. Clown holding balloons, surrounded by fog.
    Halloween horror at Blists Hill – Victorian frights and eerie delights await.
    1. 1 Nov 2025
  2. Pick pumpkins, sip spiced gin and enjoy autumn fun at Wrekin Spirit’s family-friendly patch
    1. 10 Oct 202531 Oct 2025
  3. Halloween fun at Exotic Zoo with haunted woods, creepy critters and spooky crafts.
    1. 4 Oct 202531 Oct 2025
  4. A crowd looking up at the fireworks display
    Bonfire Night at Weston Park with fireworks, funfair rides and street food
    1. 2 Nov 2025
  5. Join Cinderella and her friends in this magical fairy-tale for all the family.
    1. 16 Dec 20252 Jan 2026
  6. Discover artisan crafts and gifts at the Made in Telford Christmas Makers Market in Southwater.
    1. 29 Nov 20257 Dec 2025

Things To Do Highlights

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…

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…

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…

Lilleshall Hall Gardens

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

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…

Lady at a bowling alley

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

Alpaca Meet & Greet

The most intimate way to meet alpacas.

Mini Raft Hire

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

Telford Town Park

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

Off exploring Ropewalk

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

Coalport China Museum

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

Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

A wild day out for all ages

Hencote Vineyard & Estate

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

Enginuity

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

Telford Bike Hub

Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

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…

Telford Coronation Walks

Discover the Coronation Walks, 23 Scenic Trails across Telford's epic landscapes and heritage Towns…

Telford T50 Walking Trail

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Telford's great outdoors with the T50 walking route.…

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

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

Weston Park House & Gardens

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

Telford T50 Walking Trail

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Telford's great outdoors with the T50 walking route.…

Buildwas Abbey

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

What's On Highlights

Child dressed up for Halloween

Halloween fun at Wonderland with spooky treats, live actors and themed activities.

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-31st October 2025
a sad face carved into a Halloween pumpkin

Spooky fun at Weston Park with creepy critters, crafts, scavenger hunts and family tours.

Openings

Season

27th October 2025-31st October 2025
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

31st October 2025
Day of the Dead Clay examples

Make Day of the Dead clay skulls at Coalport China Museum this Half Term.

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-2nd November 2025
A crowd looking up at the fireworks display

Bonfire Night at Weston Park with fireworks, funfair rides and street food

Openings

Season

2nd November 2025
Three creepy mechanical toys that are glowing in the dark

Make spooky mechanical toys at Enginuity – no booking needed, just drop in and get creative!

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-2nd November 2025
Lino printing process

Join local artist Amanda Hillier to learn to make your very own lino print inspired by nature.

Openings

Season

7th March 2026
Exotic Boo at the Zoo

Halloween fun at Exotic Zoo with haunted woods, creepy critters and spooky crafts.

Openings

Season

4th October 2025-31st October 2025
Paint and Sip with Paint Republic - Christmas in NYC

Sip, paint and unwind in Newport with The Paint Republic’s relaxed and creative evening art class.

Openings

7pm - 9pm

12th December 2025
Willow Weaving

Learn different willow weaving techniques to create bird feeders

Openings

Season

19th February 2026
Measuring ingredients

Create your own luxury body wash with bespoke scents at Ironbridge Candle Company.

Openings

Season

26th July 2025-18th December 2025
Gelli plate printing

A introduction to Gelli Printing with a botanical theme.

Openings

Season

22nd October 2025
Christmas Market fun

Festive market with crafts, food, and live music at The Shropshire Golf Club.

Openings

Season

16th November 2025
Alternative Craft and Small Business Market

Handmade artisan goods, tarot readings, family activities and more...

Openings

Season

25th October 2025
Father Christmas, wearing a red suit with white fur trim and a wreath of greenery on the head, sits in an armchair reading a book. The indoor scene fe

Step behind the door at Sunnycroft this December for a special behind-the-scenes experience.

Openings

Season

5th December 2025-23rd December 2025
Father Christmas, wearing a red suit with white fur trim and a wreath of greenery on the head, sits in an armchair reading a book. The indoor scene fe

A festive panto adventure at Sunnycroft with Father Christmas and magical Christmas surprises.

Openings

Season

5th December 2025-23rd December 2025
Gift Set

Discover natural, sustainable gift wrapping ideas at Ironbridge Candle Company’s open day.

Openings

Season

6th November 2025
Pumpkins in Apley Farm Fields

Spooky fun at Apley with pumpkin picking, carving, games and the Pumpkin Express

Openings

Season

11th October 2025-31st October 2025
Familes crafting with natural materials

Enjoy a festive family walk and craft session with natural decorations, cake and a hot drink.

Openings

Season

6th December 2025
Wreath making participants with their finished wreaths

Craft a natural Christmas wreath using willow and foraged materials at this festive workshop.

Openings

Season

5th December 2025

Season

6th December 2025

Season

8th December 2025
Cast iron grave markers

Discover cast iron memorials with Harold Mytum at Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust.

Openings

Season

22nd October 2025
Ghost in a street.

Shropshire’s ghost stories revealed - from haunted halls and phantom coaches to spectral soldiers…

Openings

Season

29th October 2025
Families walking down steps

Join Severn Gorge Countryside Trust for a spooky stroll around the woods of Loamhole Dingle,…

Openings

Season

29th October 2025
Made in Telford Christmas Makers Market

Discover artisan crafts and gifts at the Made in Telford Christmas Makers Market in Southwater.

Openings

Season

29th November 2025-7th December 2025

Where to Stay Highlights

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 Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

Temple of Diana

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

The International Hotel

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

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…

Ironbridge Holidays

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

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.…

The Hundred House Hotel

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

1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

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

Ramada Hotel Telford

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

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…

Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

Master Suite

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

The Swan Taphouse

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

The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

The Malthouse Rooms

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

Puddle Duck Cottages

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

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Inspiration

  1. Autumn at Attingham

    Watch the transformation from the warmth of summer to the crisp, golden hues of the fall within Attingham Estate

    21 Sep 2025
  2. Festive magic returns to Sunnycroft

    Father Christmas returns to Sunnycroft for a festive season of pantos, laughter and behind-the-scenes magic

    17 Sep 2025
  3. Hands-on willow weaving workshops at Ironbridge exhibition

    Join hands on willow weaving workshops at Ironbridge’s Weave Only A Trace exhibition this November.

    17 Sep 2025
  4. Fireworks to light up the skies at Blists Hill Victorian Town

    Enjoy fireworks, food and family fun at Blists Hill Victorian Town

    11 Sep 2025
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