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  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

Telford Town Park

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

Young girl enjoying using the high ropes course.

High Ropes.  Warm up on the lower section before heading to the “Leap of Faith” 10 metres off…

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…

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

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…

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…

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 Town Park Waterplay

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

Small Woods

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

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…

Enginuity

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

Footpath through woodland

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

Severn Valley Railway

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

Buildwas Abbey

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

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…

Spa Treatments

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

Meet the Mini Moos

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

Wellington Orbit

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

Lady at a bowling alley

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

Hencote Vineyard & Estate

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

What's On Highlights

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
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
The group with finished wreaths

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

Openings

Season

6th 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
Families making decorations

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

Openings

Season

7th December 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
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
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
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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
Willow Christmas Decorations Workshop

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

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Season

6th December 2024

Season

18th December 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
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
Wellington Late Night Market

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

Openings

5-10pm

30th November 2024

5-10pm

26th October 2025
Mother and child enjoying snow on Christmas.

Explore Blists Hill Victorian Town by night and experience the festive cheer of a Dickensian…

Openings

Season

11th December 2024-19th 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
Child dressed as an elf writing in a book.

The festive spirit returns to Blists Hill Victorian Town. The town's streets and buildings will be…

Openings

Season

7th December 2024-15th 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
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
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
Hanging paper lanterns

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

Openings

Season

4th December 2024
Reindeer Willow Sculpture Workshop

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

Openings

Season

24th November 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
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
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

Where to Stay Highlights

The Hundred House Hotel

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

YHA Coalbrookdale

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

Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

Coalport Station Holidays

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

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…

Temple of Diana

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

Front of Venue

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

TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

The International Hotel

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

The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

Lilleshall House

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

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…

Puddle Duck Cottages

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

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…

The outside of The Summer House

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

Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

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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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