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Inspiration

  1. Halloween fun at Apley with pumpkin picking, games, carving and the Pumpkin Express.
    1. 10 Oct 202631 Oct 2026
  2. Light up the night at Telford Town Park Dark Run and support local children.
    1. 24 Oct 2026
  3. Halloween fun after dark with spooky activities at Exotic Zoo.
    1. 30 Oct 202631 Oct 2026
  4. Child dressed up for Halloween
    Halloween fun at Wonderland with spooky treats, live actors and themed activities.
    1. 24 Oct 202631 Oct 2026
  5. Pick pumpkins, sip spiced gin and enjoy autumn fun at Wrekin Spirit’s family-friendly patch
    1. 9 Oct 202631 Oct 2026
  6. Enjoy a seasonal garden tour with Head Gardener Anna Krapivina, followed by lunch.
    1. 11 Nov 2026

Things To Do Highlights

Golf Course

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

Footpath through woodland

Walking is a fantastic way to explore the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site whether you’re a…

The Old Coracle Shed

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

Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

Mini Raft Hire

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

Wellington Orbit

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

Lucy Young Ceramics, Maws Craft Centre, Ironbridge

Discover the joy of pottery at Lucy Young Ceramics, based at the historic Maws Craft Centre in…

Lady at a bowling alley

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

A woman smiling with a hand made Christmas wreath

Create a luxury Christmas wreath with expert guidance in Ironbridge Gorge.

Small Woods

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

Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

A wild day out for all ages

Blists Hill Victorian Town

Step into the sights, sounds and stories of Ironbridge Gorge’s industrial past with a visit to the…

Telford Town Park

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

Basket Making at Vine Willow Wood

Daisy Askins offers workshops in willow weaving and basketmaking in the Ironbridge Gorge.

Off exploring Ropewalk

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

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

Get closer to the metal that makes our world at the National Trust’s Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron. 

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…

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…

XscapeNow

Telford’s award winning escape room. Six different themed escape rooms

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…

Telford Bike Hub

Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

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…

What's On Highlights

Telford Town Park Dark Run

Light up the night at Telford Town Park Dark Run and support local children.

Openings

Season

24th October 2026
Two men and a woman wearing dark clothes sit at a pub table. Each man has a pint of lager. In front of the woman is a cremation urn labelled 'Dad'.

Dark comedy, ghost stories and folk music collide in this haunting rural tale.

Openings

Season

28th October 2026
Agent Kahlo, wearing large blue earrings and a flamboyant headscarf, leans in to whisper to Agent Dali who is wearing a coat patterned with lobsters.

Solve an art forgery mystery in this immersive theatre, escape room and whodunnit experience.

Openings

Season

16th October 2026
Wrekin Spirit Pumpkin Patch

Pick pumpkins, sip spiced gin and enjoy autumn fun at Wrekin Spirit’s family-friendly patch

Openings

10am - 4pm

9th October 2026-31st October 2026
Child in a pink jacket standing beside a carved pumpkin in a woodland setting

Family Halloween fun, bonfire traditions and fireworks at Wrekin Forest School.

Openings

Season

25th October 2026
A woman smiling with a hand made Christmas wreath

Join Nettie and create a festive wreath for your home.

Openings

2:30pm

20th November 2026-21st November 2026

2:30pm

27th November 2026-28th November 2026

2:30pm

4th December 2026

2:30pm

11th December 2026
Jack and the Beanstalk

A giant 3D adventure! Jack and the Beanstalk panto comes to Telford this Christmas.

Openings

Various performance times available

17th December 2026-2nd January 2027
Festival Launch

Wellington Walking Festival is back this year with another varied programme of walks to suit all…

Openings

Season

14th September 2027-20th September 2027
Patrick Monahan - The Good, The Pat and The Ugly

Sharp, observational comedy on life’s mishaps.

Openings

Season

12th November 2026
Apley Farm Shop Nature Trail

Help find the missing magic seeds on a fun, family-friendly nature trail at Apley

Openings

Season

23rd April 2026-31st December 2026
Child dressed up for Halloween

Halloween fun at Wonderland with spooky treats, live actors and themed activities.

Openings

Season

24th October 2026-31st October 2026
Berry Basket Workshop

A beginner’s basketmaking course creating a small round willow basket.

Openings

Season

1st November 2026
Apley Farm Shop Christmas Market

Get into the Christmas spirit at Apley’s festive Christmas Market.

Openings

Season

21st November 2026-22nd November 2026
Spirit, Spice + Chocolate Festival

Something deliciously different is coming to Weston Park later this year

Openings

10am - 8pm

29th May 2027
A crowd looking up at the fireworks display

Bonfire Night at Weston Park with fireworks, funfair rides and street food

Openings

Season

8th November 2026
Apley Farm Shop's Haunted Harvest

Halloween fun at Apley with pumpkin picking, games, carving and the Pumpkin Express.

Openings

Season

10th October 2026-31st October 2026
Pumpkin patch photo opportunity

Pick pumpkins, meet lambs and sample Pumpkin Spiced Gin at Little Wytheford Farm.

Openings

Season

9th October 2026-31st October 2026
Motherhood

A moving and humorous look at motherhood from Elli Mackenzie.

Openings

Season

13th November 2026
Telford Ice Rink staff dressed up for Halloween

Spooky skating, themed music and Halloween surprises at Telford Ice Rink.

Openings

Season

30th October 2026
Halloween at Exotic Zoo

Spooktacular Halloween half-term fun for all the family at Exotic Zoo.

Openings

6-8:30pm

24th October 2026-1st November 2026
Reindeer sculpture workshop

Create a festive willow reindeer in this beginner-friendly weaving workshop.

Openings

Season

6th December 2026
Lunch with Weston's Head Gardener

Enjoy a seasonal garden tour with Head Gardener Anna Krapivina, followed by lunch.

Openings

Season

11th November 2026
Exotic Boo at the Zoo: Nighttime spooktacular

Halloween fun after dark with spooky activities at Exotic Zoo.

Openings

6-8:30pm

30th October 2026-31st October 2026
Jackfield Band Christmas Concert

Celebrate the season with Jackfield Band's festive Christmas concert

Openings

Season

13th December 2026

Where to Stay Highlights

The Malthouse Rooms

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

Premier Inn Newport Telford

Situated on the edge of the historic market town of Newport, the 83-bedroom Premier Inn…

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 Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

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 Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

Chauffeurs Loft

Relaxing retreat with valley views in historic Coalbrookdale.

YHA Coalbrookdale

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

Badgers Wood

Stay at Badgers Wood – Your Woodland Retreat Beside Hoo Zoo Nestled within a peaceful private…

The Hundred House Hotel

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

TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

Ironbridge Tiny Hideaway

Romantic hillside hideaway with views of Ironbridge and easy access to the Wharfage.

Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

Bedroom at Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

Lilleshall House

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

Temple of Diana

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

The White Hart

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

voco Telford Ironbridge

Contemporary Telford hotel with leisure facilities, dining and easy access to local landmarks.

Front of Venue

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

Ramada Hotel Telford

Central Telford hotel with gardens, pool, gym, dining and flexible conference facilities.

News and blog

Inspiration

  1. Embers Fire Festival returns to Ironbridge Gorge for May Bank Holiday 2027

    Embers Fire Festival will return to the Ironbridge Gorge over May Bank Holiday in 2027. 

    23 Sep 2026
  2. A year of events returns to Telford and Wrekin in 2027

    With another successful summer of events drawing thousands of visitors to the Borough, many of Telford and Wrekin's most popular events are confirmed to return in 2027.

    21 Sep 2026
  3. Discover autumn at Weston Park

    As autumn colours begin to emerge across the Shropshire countryside, Weston Park offers the perfect opportunity to experience one of the region's most spectacular seasonal displays.

    11 Sep 2026
  4. A giant Christmas adventure is coming to Telford — Don't miss this year's panto!

    Fee-fi-fo-fum, the panto season is nearly here and this year it's bigger than ever.

    4 Sep 2026
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