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Inspiration

  1. Burns night at Weston
    The classic Scottish tradition of Burns Night is coming to Weston Park.
    1. 25 Jan 2025
  2. 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. 30 Jan 2025
    2. 15 Apr 2025
    3. 12 Jun 2025
    4. 18 Sep 2025
  3. A Spring wreath made with moss, flowers and foulage
    Join Lisa in her floral studio in the Ironbridge Gorge and immerse yourself in beautiful seasonal blooms! Design and create a beautiful, hand-crafted Spring wreath using fresh materials. You will learn the mossing and wiring technique, using blossoms, branches, spring bulbs and other beautiful materials.
    1. Top Level Snooker Returns To Telford In 2025 With The Players Championship
      1. 17 Mar 202523 Mar 2025
    2. 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
    3. Lino printing
      Discover the Art of Linocut Printmaking with local artist Rod Sheppard.
      1. 8 Mar 2025

    Things To Do Highlights

    Off exploring Ropewalk

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

    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…

    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

    Airea51 main arena

    AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

    Coalport China Museum

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

    Lilleshall Hall Gardens

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

    Severn Valley Railway

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

    Golf Course

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

    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…

    Alpaca Meet & Greet

    The most intimate way to meet alpacas.

    Wellington Orbit

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

    The Old Coracle Shed

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

    Meet the Mini Moos

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

    Enginuity

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

    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…

    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…

    Blists Hill Victorian Town

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

    Nettie of the Gorge Floral Workshops

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

    Mini Raft Hire

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

    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…

    Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

    Team Photo with Animals

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

    Telford Town Park Waterplay

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

    What's On Highlights

    Camper Jam

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

    Openings

    Season

    4th July 2025-6th July 2025
    A row of Italian scooters parked up

    Wellington will be packed with scooters of all types and vintage.

    Openings

    9:30am - 3:30pm

    6th July 2025
    Burns night at Weston

    The classic Scottish tradition of Burns Night is coming to Weston Park.

    Openings

    10.30am

    25th January 2025
    A Victorian Winter

    Travel back to a traditional Victorian Winter and see how 1900's Townsfolk are living and working…

    Openings

    10am - 4pm

    1st December 2025-5th December 2025
    Christmas Lates

    Step back in time and experience a magical Christmas evening at Blists Hill Victorian Town after…

    Openings

    6-9pm

    11th December 2025
    Wellington open gardens 2022

    Explore stunning gardens across Wellington, Little Wenlock and Rushton.

    Openings

    Season

    28th June 2025-29th June 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
    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
    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
    Adam Purnell pictured cooking over fire

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

    Openings

    10am - 4pm

    6th February 2025

    10am - 4pm

    1st May 2025

    10am - 4pm

    17th July 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
    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
    Lino printing

    Discover the Art of Linocut Printmaking with local artist Rod Sheppard.

    Openings

    8am - 3pm

    8th March 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
    Wreath handmade at Nettie of the Gorge

    Join Nettie and create a spring wreath for your home.

    Openings

    10am - 12:30pm

    22nd February 2025

    12pm - 2:30pm

    23rd February 2025

    10am - 12:30pm

    15th March 2025

    10am - 12:30pm

    15th March 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
    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
    A classic Honda is pictured at a previous show.

    The UK’s biggest classic off-road show.

    Openings

    10am - 5pm

    8th February 2025-9th February 2025
    Tattoo Freeze 2025

    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
    A packed exhibition hall from a previous show, with display cars and visitors

    The UK's largest Indoor VAG enthusiast's event, bringing together the Ultimate VW, Audi, Seat &…

    Openings

    9am - 4.30pm

    9th March 2025
    Hot air balloons in Telford Town Park arena

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

    Openings

    Season

    22nd August 2025-24th August 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
    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
    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

    30th January 2025

    10am - 4pm

    15th April 2025

    10am - 4pm

    12th June 2025

    10am - 4pm

    18th September 2025

    Where to Stay Highlights

    Lilleshall House

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

    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…

    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…

    YHA Coalbrookdale

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

    Hadley Park House

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

    The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

    The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

    The Hundred House Hotel

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

    Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

    The White Hart

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

    TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

    Temple of Diana

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

    Priory Cottage Stable Wing

    Self Catering cottage in the heart of Much Wenlock, 5 miles from Ironbridge. Attractive listed…

    1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

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

    Holiday Inn Telford

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

    The International Hotel

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

    Ramada Hotel Telford

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

    Puddle Duck Cottages

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

    The Swan Taphouse

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

    Master Suite

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

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    Inspiration

    1. Enjoy the festive season at The Fox

      The Fox is ready to embrace the festive season with warmth and charm, offering a variety of activities and events to keep the winter blues at bay. 

      21 Nov 2024
    2. Unwrap the magic of Christmas in Telford

      Experience the most wonderful time of the year in Telford.

      3 Nov 2024
    3. Wellington High Street Christmas Lights

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

       

      23 Oct 2024
    4. Christmas at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

      Tickets are now on sale for Christmas celebrations at Ironbridge Valley of Invention.

      2 Oct 2024
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