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Spooks and sparkles...

Inspiration

  1. a sad face carved into a Halloween pumpkin
    Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Weston’s Halloween Horrors this October Half Term for a day filled with spooktacular fun!
    1. 29 Oct 202431 Oct 2024
  2. Wellington Late Night Market
    Head to Wellington Late Night Market for great entertainment and delicious food, it’s the perfect night out with family and friends.
    1. 30 Nov 2024
    2. 26 Oct 2024
  3. Pumpkin patch photo opportunity
    Discover the twisting paths and magnificent walks in the pumpkin fields of Little Wytheford Farm
    1. 4 Oct 202431 Oct 2024
  4. A photo of a firework display at Blists Hill Victorian Town.
    Soak up the carnival atmosphere as you explore our Victorian streets after dark.
    1. 2 Nov 2024
  5. Santa in his red suit, glasses and beard meeting children
    Join the Santa’s Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea, a truly magical experience for all the family.
    1. 15 Dec 2024
  6. Female Chef in Train Carriage surrounded by customers sat down
    Welcome to The Polar Express™ Train Ride at Telford Steam Railway, an immersive re-creation inspired by the iconic 2004 Polar Express™ film. Embrace the spirit of Christmas on your wonder-filled trip.
    1. 22 Nov 202423 Dec 2024

Things To Do Highlights

Team Photo with Animals

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

Golf Course

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

The Old Coracle Shed

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

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…

Footpath through woodland

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

Lady at a bowling alley

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

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…

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…

Airea51 main arena

AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

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…

Telford Bike Hub

Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

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…

Off exploring Ropewalk

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

Severn Valley Railway

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

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…

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…

Two Suri Alpacas

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

Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

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

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

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…

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…

What's On Highlights

Hanging paper lanterns

Join local artist Amanda Hillier to make your very own paper lantern with textured tin motifs.

Openings

Season

4th December 2024
A photo of a demonstrator dressed as a ghost.

Blists Hill will be transformed into a Victorian ghost town.

Openings

Season

25th October 2024-26th October 2024
Wellington Late Night Market

Head to Wellington Late Night Market for great entertainment and delicious food, it’s the perfect…

Openings

5-10pm

26th October 2024

5-10pm

30th November 2024
The group with finished wreaths

Get in the festive spirit and learn to create your very own Christmas Wreath!

Openings

Season

6th December 2024
a sad face carved into a Halloween pumpkin

Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Weston’s Halloween Horrors this October Half Term for a day…

Openings

See website for times.

29th October 2024-31st October 2024
Mother and child enjoying snow on Christmas.

Explore Blists Hill Victorian Town by night and experience the festive cheer of a Dickensian…

Openings

Season

11th December 2024-19th December 2024
Detective Science

Solve a who-done-it mystery using science experiments at Enginuity.

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-3rd November 2024
two young children wearing reindeer antlers and Christmas jumpers under their coats.

This Christmas, train to become one of the RAF’s finest Elf Cadets. Learn how to load the sleigh,…

Openings

Season

30th November 2024-8th December 2024
A photo of a ghost.

Join Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust for an immersive and inspiring creative writing workshop, led by…

Openings

Season

2nd November 2024
Santa in his red suit, glasses and beard meeting children

Join the Santa’s Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea, a truly magical experience for all the family.

Openings

Season

15th December 2024
A crowd looking up at the fireworks display

Watch rockets light up the night sky with bright colours and sparkle at the Bonfire and Fireworks…

Openings

Season

3rd November 2024
The Grinch with children in Grinch face paint in front of a Grinch Christmas tree.

This Christmas come and experience our Winter Wonderland, with daytime or evening activities.

Openings

Various times and dates from 23 November - 23 December

23rd November 2024-23rd December 2024
Halfway House on The Wrekin, Telford, Shropshire

Halfway House on the Wrekin: Open Pavilion Week from 29th October - 2nd November

Openings

Season

29th October 2024-2nd November 2024
Christmas market stalls pictured with their wares.

Apley’s Christmas Market is back, taking place from Friday 22nd-Sunday 24th November 2024 and with…

Openings

4.30pm - 8pm

22nd November 2024

10am - 4pm

23rd November 2024

10am - 4pm

24th November 2024
Christmas at Exotic Zoo

Christmas at Exotic Zoo this year you can meet Santa in his grotto or join him for breakfast. …

Openings

Daily 11am - 4pm, special Christmas events see details

30th November 2024-24th December 2024
Princess character for the event pictured at the castle or on a white screen.

Come along this Christmas and see Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World like never before. Experience Hoo Zoo…

Openings

Various dates only

30th November 2024-23rd December 2024
The director of Exotic Zoo holding a spider surrounded by pumpkins

Join the Exotic Zoo Telford from 5 October - 3 November for some exciting Halloween themed fun…

Openings

Season

5th October 2024-3rd November 2024
The Telford International Centre exterior with the Tattoo freeze logo on the glass front.

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
Child dressed as an elf writing in a book.

The festive spirit returns to Blists Hill Victorian Town. The town's streets and buildings will be…

Openings

Season

7th December 2024-15th December 2024
Alternative Craft and Small Business Market

Join Bijoux Events for their next 'Alternative Craft and Small Business Market' at the Cock Hotel…

Openings

Season

14th November 2024
A photo of an old painting of a woman in a dress.

A series of talks over one week where Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust curators will explore the…

Openings

Season

28th October 2024-31st October 2024
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
Dark run participants

Telford Town Park Dark Run is back on the Saturday 26 October 2024!   You can run, jog, or walk,…

Openings

Season

26th October 2024
A photo of Clay pots made by children.

Spooktacular Half-Term Fun at Coalport China Museum

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-3rd November 2024

Where to Stay Highlights

Lilleshall House

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

The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

The International Hotel

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

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…

Puddle Duck Cottages

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

Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

Master Suite

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

TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

Holiday Inn Telford

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

The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

Goldstone Hall Hotel

Goldstone is an award winning Restaurant, Hotel & Garden situated in rural Shropshire about half…

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…

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.…

Temple of Diana

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

1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

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

The Malthouse Rooms

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

The Swan Taphouse

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

Ironbridge Holidays

Welcome to Ironbridge Holidays, a premier collection of self catering  accommodation in the famous…

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Inspiration

  1. Wellington High Street Christmas Lights

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

     

    7 Oct 2024
  2. Spooktacular family fun in Telford this October Half Term

    Whether you're a local resident or planning a visit to Telford, there's a treasure trove of family-friendly activities waiting for you during the October Half Term.  

    1 Oct 2024
  3. Spooky events, talks and seasonal menus at Ironbridge

    Whether you’re a fan of frights, a budding clay artist, or a lover of great food, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust has got your autumn covered.

    18 Sep 2024
  4. Firework display taking place at Blists Hill Victorian Town

    Enjoy a weekend filled with bangs, flashes, and lots of oohs and ahhs.

    27 Sep 2024
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