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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 2024
  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

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…

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…

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…

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…

Lilleshall Hall Gardens

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

Coalport China Museum

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

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…

Telford Bike Hub

Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

Telford Town Park

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

Severn Valley Railway

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

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

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

Team Photo with Animals

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

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 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…

Hencote Vineyard & Estate

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

Mini Raft Hire

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

Small Woods

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

Airea51 main arena

AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

Enginuity

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

Lady at a bowling alley

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

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

Nettie of the Gorge Floral Workshops

Beautiful and natural flowers with a touch of the wild. Promotes sustainability and supports local…

Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

What's On Highlights

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
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
A single image made up of six smaller images of a different basket showing the artistry of basket weaving.

Head to Footprint Gallery this November and enjoy the creative and engaging exhibition Weave Only a…

Openings

Various times

8th November 2024-17th 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 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
Families walking down steps

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

Openings

Season

30th October 2024
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
10 pumpkins cut as jack o lanterns in two rows on a picnic bench

Head to Home Farm at Attingham for their annual pumpkin carving event.

Openings

Season

28th October 2024-29th October 2024
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

1st November 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
Rags to Stitches - Beginner Sewing Workshop

A workshop to learn various sewing and craft techniques to re-use and recycle unwanted textiles.

Openings

Season

26th October 2024
The director of Exotic Zoo holding a spider surrounded by pumpkins

Join the Exotic Zoo Telford from 5 October - 3 November for some exciting Halloween themed fun…

Openings

Season

5th October 2024-3rd 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
A photo of Clay pots made by children.

Spooktacular Half-Term Fun at Coalport China Museum

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-3rd November 2024
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 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
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
Beetle Juice 2 artwork

A Beeltjuice inspired afternoon tea is coming to Hadley Park Hotel.

Openings

12noon

27th October 2024
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
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
Reindeer Willow Sculpture Workshop

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

Openings

Season

24th November 2024
an example of a decorated pumpkin with flowers and foliage.

Join a crafty afternoon with Jasmine's Floral Fancies to create your very own pumpkin table…

Openings

2pm

24th October 2024
Wrekin Spirit Pumpkin Patch in setting sun background

It's pumpkin season! Head to Wrekin Spirit Pumpkin Patch for some Halloween fun

Openings

Season

11th October 2024-31st October 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

Where to Stay Highlights

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…

Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

Puddle Duck Cottages

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

Lilleshall House

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

Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

Ironbridge Holidays

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

Coalport Station Holidays

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

Hencote Glamping Village- Lodge with Hot Tub

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

Goldstone Hall Hotel

Goldstone is an award winning Restaurant, Hotel & Garden situated in rural Shropshire about half…

The Malthouse Rooms

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

The Hundred House Hotel

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

Hadley Park House

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

The Swan Taphouse

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

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 White Hart

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

Holiday Inn Telford

Our 152-bed hotel is located on the edge of Telford Town Centre, adjacent to the beautiful Town…

Master Suite

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

The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

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

YHA Coalbrookdale

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

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Inspiration

  1. Wellington High Street Christmas Lights

    As the holiday season approaches, Telford's high streets will begin to be illuminated with festive splendour. 

     

    7 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. 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
  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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