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Inspiration

  1. Telford’s much-loved Spring Into St George’s Day event is back for 2025, bringing a full day of free family fun to Telford Town Park.
    1. 26 Apr 2025
  2. Sketching grasses outside
    Join Sara to explore the Severn Gorge woodland and countryside and learn to capture your observations on the pages of a nature journal. No experience neccessary, all materials supplied.
    1. 22 Apr 2025
  3. Ceramic bunny creations displayed on a table
    Don’t miss this hands-on Easter activity that’s perfect for keeping little ones entertained while exploring the historic Coalport China Museum.
    1. 5 Apr 202527 Apr 2025
  4. Walkers on the 50 walking route in Telford surrounded by bluebells
    A week-long celebration of walking, wellbeing and the great outdoors.
    1. 26 May 20251 Jun 2025
  5. Adam Purnell cooking over an open fire, meet on a spit
    Join The Shropshire Lad 'Adam Purnell' to learn the basics of cooking on fire.
    1. 12 Jun 2025
    2. 18 Sep 2025
  6. As part of Merrythought’s 95th anniversary celebrations, a special exhibition opens at the historic Museum of the Gorge
    1. 12 Apr 202528 Sep 2025

Things To Do Highlights

Telford Town Park Waterplay

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

Weston Park House & Gardens

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

Two Suri Alpacas

Intimate and personal animal experiences that are frankly unforgettable, in a beautiful setting.

The Liquor Lab

Experience the ultimate night out at The Liquor Lab, the vibrant cocktail bar that’s redefining…

Severn Valley Railway

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

Team Photo with Animals

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

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…

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

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

English Heritage Lilleshall Abbey

Lilleshall Abbey is a 12th-century Augustinian Abbey in peaceful rural setting close to the…

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

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…

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…

Lilleshall Hall Gardens

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

Enginuity

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

Small Woods

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

Mini Raft Hire

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

Blists Hill Victorian Town

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

Hencote Vineyard & Estate

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

Wellington Orbit

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

Nettie of the Gorge Floral Workshops

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

Spa Treatments

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

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…

What's On Highlights

Sketching grasses outside

Join Sara to explore the Severn Gorge woodland and countryside and learn to capture your…

Openings

Season

22nd April 2025
Participants in Oakengates Carnival dressed as butterflies

Head to Oakengates on Saturday 12 July for its annual Carnival and a packed day of entertainment.

Openings

Season

12th July 2025
Victorians taking part in a sack race

To celebrate the early May bank holiday, the townsfolk of Blists Hill Victorian Town are holding…

Openings

Season

3rd May 2025-5th May 2025
Adam Purnell pictured cooking over fire

Take a Kamado masterclass with The Shropshire Lad chef 'Adam Purnell'

Openings

10am - 4pm

1st May 2025

10am - 4pm

17th July 2025
Image from Ironbridge Brass Band Festival 2023

Head to the historic setting of Coalbrookdale to enjoy a weekend of performances from some of the…

Openings

Season

12th July 2025-13th July 2025
Parklands Festival

Head to Telford Town Park QEII Arena for a weekend of electronic music with Audio Tek…

Openings

Season

21st June 2025-22nd June 2025
Hot air balloons in Telford Town Park arena

Telford's annual Balloon Fiesta returns to Telford Town Park this August Bank Holiday Activities…

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22nd August 2025-24th August 2025
Armed Forces Day Telford

The popular Armed Forces Family Fun Day is set to return to Telford as part of the national Armed…

Openings

11am - 4pm

29th June 2025
Ceramic bunny creations displayed on a table

Don’t miss this hands-on Easter activity that’s perfect for keeping little ones entertained while…

Openings

Season

5th April 2025-27th April 2025
Telford Steam Railway Teddy Bears Picnic

Bring your Teddy Bears to Telford Steam Railway for a fun-filled picnic

Openings

Season

25th May 2025-26th May 2025
A Victorian woman pointing at a window as she follows a chocolate trail.

The residents at Blists Hill Victorian Town will celebrate Easter with egg hunts, a poster trail…

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Season

5th April 2025-27th April 2025
A picture of Titania and Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream

Oddsocks perform family-friendly Shakespeare

Openings

Season

10th July 2025
Wellington open gardens 2022

Explore stunning gardens across Wellington, Little Wenlock and Rushton.

Openings

Season

28th June 2025-29th June 2025
Large bubble blower with Waters Edge Festival sign in the background

A fabulous 10-hour extravaganza filled with live music, mouth-watering street food, non-stop…

Openings

Season

6th September 2025
A man in a blue apron building with clay

Learn the basics of pinch pots, slab pots and coil pots from the museums talented demonstrators…

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15th June 2025
roses in the garden at Goldstone

Goldstone Hall Hotel invites guests to an engaging and hands-on workshop focused on planning the…

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14th May 2025
Little boy in red arrows overalls stood in front of an old plane

The RAF Cosford Air Show will include an action-packed flying display, including powerful…

Openings

Season

8th June 2025
Day Out with Alice and Friends at Telford Steam Railway

This Easter join Telford Steam Railway for a day out with Alice and friends

Openings

Season

27th April 2025
Comic Con Midlands

Monopoly Events is bringing Comic Con to Telford for the Midlands BIGGEST pop culture celebration!

Openings

Season

27th September 2025-28th September 2025
Two young girls reaching up to touch the nose of a brown and white horse

The sound of hooves will ring out on the cobbled streets of Blists Hill Victorian Town as the…

Openings

Season

10th May 2025-11th May 2025
Victorian Blacksmith Experience Day

Experience the life of a Victorian Blacksmith in this fantastic opportunity at Blists Hill…

Openings

10am - 4pm

29th April 2025

10am - 4pm

30th April 2025

10am - 4pm

7th May 2025

10am - 4pm

26th June 2025

10am - 4pm

27th June 2025

10am - 4pm

9th July 2025

10am - 4pm

26th September 2025

10am - 4pm

8th October 2025

10am - 4pm

9th October 2025
Spring into St George's Day

Telford’s much-loved Spring Into St George’s Day event is back for 2025, bringing a full day of…

Openings

Season

26th April 2025
Attingham Park Dance Anthems Orchestra

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Attingham Park.

Openings

Season

13th June 2025
Camper Jam

A fun filled show with a chilled out, take it easy vibe.

Openings

Season

4th July 2025-6th July 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 Hundred House Hotel

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

The International Hotel

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

The Swan Taphouse

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

Puddle Duck Cottages

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

Ramada Hotel Telford

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

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…

Temple of Diana

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

Lilleshall House

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

Hadley Park House

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

The Sutherland

The Sutherland Inn & Dining is one of the county’s most stylish destinations, offering delicious…

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…

Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

Coalport Station Holidays

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

The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

Holiday Inn Telford

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

The Sutherland

The Sutherland Inn & Dining is one of the county’s most stylish destinations, offering delicious…

The outside of The Summer House

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

Front of Venue

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

The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

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Inspiration

  1. February half term at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

    This February half term at Ironbridge Valley of Invention, there is a whole host of food-themed fun and discovery to keep the kids entertained.

    11 Feb 2025
  2. Goldstone Hall Hotel & Gardens: 2025 opening dates and exciting events announced

    Multi award winning Goldstone Hall Hotel & Garden, to open their award-winning garden to non-residents this year. 

    27 Jan 2025
  3. Frankly Farm Tours offers hands on experience with cute lambs this Easter

    Frankly Farm Tours is once again bringing the joy of spring to visitors with its Springtime Fun on the Farm event. 

    8 Jan 2025
  4. A person participating in the Oakengates Carnival procession dressed as a butterfly

    Oakengates Town Council have announced the return of the much-loved Oakengates Carnival on Saturday 12 July 2025.  

    14 Jan 2025
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