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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 2025
  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

Lady at a bowling alley

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

Wellington Orbit

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

Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

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

Blists Hill Victorian Town

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

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…

Buildwas Abbey

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

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…

Footpath through woodland

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

Telford Town Park

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

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

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

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…

Mini Raft Hire

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

Enginuity

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

The Old Coracle Shed

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

Telford Town Park Waterplay

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

Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

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

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…

Team Photo with Animals

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

Coalport China Museum

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

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…

What's On Highlights

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
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
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
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
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

13th November 2024

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
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
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…

Openings

See website for times.

29th October 2024-31st October 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
A dark blue background with magical swirls, the Princess is in the centre but facing away with her back to the viewer.

Give Your Little Ones A Magical Afternoon Of Singing And Dancing at the Frozen Princess Ball &…

Openings

Season

2nd November 2024
Detective Science

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

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-3rd November 2024
A photo of a firework display at Blists Hill Victorian Town.

Soak up the carnival atmosphere as you explore our Victorian streets after dark.

Openings

Season

2nd November 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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

6th November 2024

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
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
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
Halfway House on The Wrekin, Telford, Shropshire

The Halfway House on The Wrekin is welcoming visitors to a week of special events celebrating local…

Openings

Season

29th October 2024-2nd November 2024

Where to Stay Highlights

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 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,…

The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

Master Suite

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

TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

Hencote Glamping Village- Lodge with Hot Tub

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

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 Swan Taphouse

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

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…

Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

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…

Front of Venue

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

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…

Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

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Inspiration

  1. Historic Halway House on The Wrekin celebrates re-opening with half term activities

    The recently re-opened Halfway House on The Wrekin is welcoming visitors to a week of special events celebrating local history, wellness, and community.

    16 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. 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
  4. 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
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