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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 on Saturday 26 April.

Crowd favourites The Knights of Nottingham will return to the arena with their thrilling jousting displays, alongside a host of exciting attractions and hands-on activities the whole family will enjoy.

Event highlights include:

• Birds of prey flying demonstrations
• Ferret racing
• Archery and axe throwing
• Wood carving demonstrations
• Dance workshops
• ‘Made in Telford’ marquee showcasing local talent

There will also be plenty of opportunities for children to get creative with activities from The Boardroom Café, Scrappies (using recycled materials), and Creation Station. Families can also meet friendly donkeys at Emma’s Donkeys.

As part of the lead-up to VE Day 80 commemorations in May, visitors are invited to the bandstand area to join in with 1940s-style dancing and share memories or family stories from VE Day 1945 in the Borough.

Main arena programme

• 11:30am – Knights of Nottingham
• 12:30pm – Ferret Racing
• 1:30pm – CJ’s Birds of Prey
• 2:15pm – Ferret Racing
• 3:15pm – Knights of Nottingham

Telford Academy of Performing Arts – Family dance sessions

• 11:30am
• 12:15pm
• 1pm
• 2pm
• 2:45pm
• 3:30pm

Whether you’re a local resident or visiting for the day, Spring Into St George’s Day promises a brilliant day out in the heart of Telford – full of community spirit, live entertainment and memorable moments for all ages.

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Nearby attractions

Telford Aerial Adventure will be open in Telford Town Park during the day of Spring into St George's Day so if you wanted to pop over and climb high on the ropes course the team would be happy to see you.   

Telford Ice Rink, just five minutes away from the arena, book online here.