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Families love Telford and there is no better time to visit than at Christmas.
So kick start your festive celebrations with a day out or winter break in Telford this Christmas
With our little guide to big family fun events in Telford, your festive spirit will soar. Discover a world of magical events and activities from classic pantos and spectacular illuminated gardens to enchanted journeys on steam trains, trails into winter wonderlands and all the traditions of a Victorian Christmas.
Step into the magic of the season with a Christmas Weekend at Blists Hill Victorian Town.
Soak up the festive atmosphere as you walk through the sparkling streets of this award winning open air museum thatt have been transformed into a festive feast for the senses. With falling snow, the sounds of carol singers and big brass bands and the beautiful scents of the festive seaso, it really is an immersive Christmas spectacular. Jump on the carousel or Big wheel at the Victorian Fairground. Enjoy delicious treats and festive flavours in the shops and eateries. Then off to Visit Santa in his Grotto. Take in a pantomime in the Big Top. It's all happening this Christmas at Blists Hill Victorian Town.
Get your golden ticket for the Polar Express at Telford Steam Railway. Embrace the spirit of Christmas on this immersive journey inspired by the iconic 2004 Polar Express™ film. Arrive at the North Pole in clouds of steam, see the red-brick toy factory, the clock tower, the giant tree festooned with golden lights and Father Christmas on his magnificent Sleigh. As Santa and his Elves climb on board the train to present to every child a Silver Sleigh Bell, the “first gift of Christmas”.
The spectacular fairy-tale classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs comes to town at the Telford Theatre this Christmas. With a superb cast including Dancing on Ice and Eastenders star Sam Attwater, beautiful scenery, colourful costumes, amazing special effects, and lots and lots of laughs, it's an event not to be missed. Christmas would not be complete without a Pantomime, so don't delay, reserve your family and friends a seat and make this season sparkle with a theatre experience to remember.
Enjoy a festive ice experience with Winter at Telford Ice Rink this Christmas. There are events throughout the month of December, and something for all ages. Don’t miss the Magical Christmas Ice Spectacular on Sunday 18th December, with fun festive family activities, painting on ice, live music, and the chance to meet Santa Claus and Mrs Claus and some other Christmas characters.
For a sparkling night out with family and friends this Christmas, visit Enchanted Weston, it's one of the big festive favourites. As night falls Temple Wood is transformed into a magical illuminated forest, awash with colour and light as you follow the illuminated trail through the ancient trees and woodland. Enchanted Weston celebrates the beauty of the natural world, taking its inspiration from the cold crisp nights, the chill in the air and the joy of an illuminated forest experience. Towering trees, historic landmarks and hidden surprises are all picked out in a colour wash of light. Over in the Stables Courtyard there will a tempting array of street food, local ales, fizz, warming winter cocktails, live music and fire pits to toast marshmallows around.
Little ones will love the Winter Wonderland Grotto at Coalbrookdale Museums this Christmas. Explore the enchanted forest as you search for Santa and his Elves. Take a selfie amongst the twinkling trees, and enjoy music and entertainment whilst you wait for the special moment. Make sure to think about what you'll say to Santa, and how you'll thank him for his generous gift! Watch out for the beautiful Merrythought Teddy Bears, traditional Nutcrackers, and sparkling reindeers in among the twinkling trees, it’s a memorable and magical experience!. As a finale to your Santa experience pop into the popular Furnace Kitchen for a warming winter treat, from lushious hot chocolate and delicious bakes to brunch or lunch.
After some Festive shopping in the Telford Christmas Market head over to the Festive Winter Gardens at Telford Town Park for a bit of memory making with the little ones. The beautiful Chelsea and Maxell Gardens have been transformed into a festive storybook where little imaginations can be indulged in the wonder of Christmas with sparkling projections, magical interactive experiences, and an Elf Trail. Visit on the 17th and 18th December and in addition to the enchanted gardens, visitors can enjoy live music at the bandstand, mulled wine and marshmallows, walkabout Christmas characters and Christmas art activities at the Creation Station. Best of all it ‘s all FREE
The Enchanted Express is back at Severn Valley Railway and it's steaming its way from Bridgnorth every weekend between 26 November to 18 December, plus 23 and 24 December. Jump on board this festive steam train experience and step into a classic Christmas adventure. Inspired by the poem ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas, your journey will be narrated by the beautiful voice of Dame Julie Walters and you will have your very own family compartment on the steam train, making this a really unique experience to treasure with the ones you love.
Calling all Christmas Film fans. Cosy up with and enjoy one of the big Christmas classics with Festive Film Saturdays at The Orbit in Wellington. Every Saturday from 19th November to Christmas Eve, this stylish cinema is going full on festive with a film to celebrate the season. Choose from big family blockbusters like Home Alone and Polar Express to magical movies like Elf and the Muppet Christmas Carol. With a choice of morning, afternoon and evening film shows, you can combine a visit to one of the many great eateries in Wellington, before or after the film. Pop into Gratitude Cafe for brunch, enjoy lunch at The Walnut or a family gathering at The Cock Hotel.
Telford is big on winter sports and as well as a near Olympic sized Ice Rink, it is also home to Telford Ski and Snowboard Centre. So, book your Winter Ski experience and get outdoors for a great adventure on ice. With an all-weather outdoor 85 metre dry ski slope, ski lodge and a nursery slope, you can book a beginner's lesson or if you are snow sport experts you can book a family pass on the slopes.
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