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Inspiration

  1. Make this Mother's Day truly special with a unique experience she'll treasure forever.
    1. 29 Mar 202530 Mar 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. Wellington open gardens 2022
    Explore stunning gardens across Wellington, Little Wenlock and Rushton.
    1. 28 Jun 202529 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. 15 Apr 2025
    2. 12 Jun 2025
    3. 18 Sep 2025
  6. Experience the life of a Victorian Blacksmith in this fantastic opportunity at Blists Hill Victorian Town.
    1. 29 Apr 2025
    2. 30 Apr 2025
    3. 7 May 2025
    4. 26 Jun 2025
    5. 27 Jun 2025
    6. 9 Jul 2025
    7. 26 Sep 2025
    8. 8 Oct 2025
    9. 9 Oct 2025

Things To Do Highlights

Weston Park House & Gardens

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

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…

Severn Valley Railway

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

Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

Telford Bike Hub

Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

Team Photo with Animals

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

Small Woods

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

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…

Coalport China Museum

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

Hencote Vineyard & Estate

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

Meet the Mini Moos

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

Off exploring Ropewalk

Severn Gorge Countryside Trust is an independent Charitable Trust and Limited Company. The Trust…

The Old Coracle Shed

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

Wellington Orbit

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

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…

Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

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

English Heritage Lilleshall Abbey

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

Golf Course

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Par 72, 18 hole championship golf course 6741 yard course Designed by renowned…

Mini Raft Hire

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

Telford Town Park Waterplay

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

Airea51 main arena

AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

What's On Highlights

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.

Openings

10am - 4pm

15th April 2025

10am - 4pm

12th June 2025

10am - 4pm

18th September 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
Cattle on show at Newport Show

Newport Show is presented by Newport and District Agricultural Society and is a key date in the…

Openings

Season

12th July 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
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
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…

Openings

Season

15th June 2025
Camper Jam

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

Openings

Season

4th July 2025-6th 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
Attingham Park Dance Anthems Orchestra

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Attingham Park.

Openings

Season

13th June 2025
Davenport House Afternoon Tea

Indulge in an exquisite afternoon tea at Davenport House

Openings

Season

30th March 2025
Mothers Day Silversmithing Workshop

Make this Mother's Day truly special with a unique experience she'll treasure forever.

Openings

Season

29th March 2025-30th March 2025
Ironbridge Coracle Regatta

The Ironbridge Coracle Regatta, hosted on the picturesque River Severn, right next to the iconic…

Openings

11am - 4pm

25th August 2025
A picture of Titania and Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream

Oddsocks perform family-friendly Shakespeare

Openings

Season

10th July 2025
Gardener in herb garden

Enjoy a guided tour of the award-winning gardens at Goldstone Hall Hotel followed by a delicious…

Openings

Season

30th April 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
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
Attingham Park Proms

Experience the magic of live music as the UK Proms Weekend returns to the stunning Attingham Park.

Openings

Season

14th 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
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
An evening in conversation with ex Vulcan and Test Pilot, Sqn Ldr Martin Pitt

Join ex Vulcan and Test Pilot, Sqn Ldr Martin Pitt QCVSA for an evening in conversation at RAF…

Openings

Season

26th April 2025
Parklands Festival

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

Openings

2-11pm

20th June 2025-22nd June 2025
Two handmade vehicles containing bunnies

This Easter at Enginuity creative kids will be asked to design a car to carry the Easter Bunny…

Openings

Season

12th April 2025-27th April 2025
A photo of Alfie Moore outside Scotland Yard

An evening with the cop-turned-comedian, Alfie Moore

Openings

Season

5th April 2025

Where to Stay Highlights

YHA Coalbrookdale

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

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…

The Hundred House Hotel

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

The Malthouse Rooms

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

Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

The International Hotel

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

TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

Coalport Station Holidays

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

Hadley Park House

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

1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

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

Front of Venue

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

The Swan Taphouse

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

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…

Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

Holiday Inn Telford

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

The White Hart

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

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…

Lilleshall House

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

Ironbridge View Townhouse

Spectacular Views of the World's First Iron Bridge - Stay in an Award winning Holiday Home in…

The outside of The Summer House

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

Puddle Duck Cottages

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

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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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