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Christmas in Telford 

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  1. Victorian carollers signing beside a Christmas tree
    Experience the festive Blists Hill Victorian Town
    1. 9 Dec 202310 Dec 2023
    2. 16 Dec 202317 Dec 2023
  2. The Chelsea and Maxell gardens will be adorned with lights and festive projections, creating a magical Twelve Days of Christmas interactive experience.
    1. 15 Dec 202320 Dec 2023
  3. Visitors of Telford Christmas Market queuing up to buy good from a wooden chalet.
    Explore the beautifully decorated traditional wooden cabins selling gifts and edible treats from the market's range of independent traders.
    1. 23 Nov 202323 Dec 2023
  4. Vine Willow Wood Reindeer Sculpture Workshop
    Create your own willow reindeer to decorate your home this Christmas.
    1. Bar staff serving drinks at Wellington Market
      Late nights at Wellington Market will be making a return for 2023.  Let your hair down and get together for some food, drinks, and live music in the food hall and on the piazza stage!
      1. 23 Dec 2023
    2. Crown Ballet Performing Swan Lake
      Crown Ballet presents to you the most famous Ballet of all time. Swan Lake is one of Tchaikovsky’s best works, featuring some of ballet’s most memorable music and breath-taking dance.
      1. 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. 24 Nov 202323 Dec 2023
      2. Christmas wreath on display at Weston Park Christmas Fayre
        Weston’s Christmas Food & Craft Fayre is a firm favourite in everyone’s diary. With over 100 artisan food and unique craft stalls it’s the perfect place to pick up delicious festive food, drinks and unusual, thoughtful gifts.
        1. Festive Tile Templates for Seasonal Workshop
          Get into the festive spirit with this unique workshop

          Things To Do Highlights

          Airea51 main arena

          AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

          Frankly Alpacas Alpaca Picnic

          Imagine sitting with your family and friends on a bench in a tranquil and peaceful outdoor space,…

          The Old Coracle Shed

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

          Lady at a bowling alley

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

          Frankly Alpacas Alpaca Meet & Greet

          The perfect way to meet alpacas! Get up close and personal with our herd of 6 female and 3 male…

          Buildwas Abbey

          Visit the impressive ruins of Buildwas Abbey,  a Cistercian abbey, that retains its 12th century…

          Weston Park, one of England's finest Stately Homes

          Weston Park is no ordinary stately home. Set amongst 1,000 acres of Capability Brown landscaped…

          Telford Bike Hub

          Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford

          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…

          Hencote Vineyard & Estate

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

          Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

          Some of the locomotives that may be seen at Telford Steam Railway

          Telford Steam Railway operates every Sunday and Bank Holiday from Easter until the end of September…

          Mini Raft Hire

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

          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

          English Heritage Lilleshall Abbey

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

          Small Woods

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

          Ironbridge Gorge Museums The Old Furnace and Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

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

          Telford Town Park

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

          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…

          TEL Ice Rink

          The Telford Ice Rink located in the heart of Southwater in Telford Town is one of the UK's premier…

          What's On Highlights

          Vine Willow Wood Flower Decoration Workshop

          Weave a willow flower decoration for your garden.

          Openings

          Season

          10th March 2024
          Stall holder at Newport Food Frenzy

          Newport High Street will be filled with artisan producers today as the town is set to enjoy its 8th…

          Openings

          Season

          29th September 2024
          Ladies dressed up as Disney princess charactors

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

          Openings

          Season

          24th November 2023-23rd December 2023
          Giant robot at Shropshire Camp Bestival

          Get ready to explore the wonderful world of Camp Bestival at Weston Park. Following a hugely…

          Openings

          Season

          15th August 2024-18th August 2024
          Large bubble blower with Waters Edge Festival sign in the background

          Join Red Rooster Events for their 4th Water's Edge Festival. A fantastic day packed full of no…

          Openings

          Season

          14th September 2024
          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

          9th June 2024
          Telford Ice Rink Pirates of the Ice Spectacular

          Ahoy there, adventurers! Get ready to set sail for the Pirates of the Ice Spectacular at Telford…

          Openings

          Midday - 3pm

          17th December 2023
          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

          13th July 2024
          family walking in the woods

          Enjoy a festive family walk with the Severn Gorge Countryside Trust

          Openings

          Season

          21st December 2023
          Vine Willow Wood Bird Feeder Workshop

          Discover the basic tools and techniques of willow weaving, and go home with your very own woven fat…

          Openings

          Season

          28th January 2024
          Victorian carollers signing beside a Christmas tree

          Experience the festive Blists Hill Victorian Town

          Openings

          Season

          9th December 2023-10th December 2023

          Season

          16th December 2023-17th December 2023
          1940s Telford Steam Railway

          1940s throwback weekend hosted by Telford Steam Railway

          Openings

          Season

          24th August 2024-25th August 2024
          collection of bird boxes

          Try your hand at building a Bird Box with Severn Gorge Countryside Trust

          Openings

          Season

          21st February 2024
          Bar staff serving drinks at Wellington Market

          Late nights at Wellington Market will be making a return for 2023.  Let your hair down and get…

          Openings

          5-10PM

          23rd December 2023
          Vine Willow Wood Berry Basket Workshop

          Make your own berry basket in this beginner's basketry workshop.

          Openings

          Season

          25th February 2024
          Vine Willow Wood Foraging Basket Workshop

          Learn how to make your own rustic frame basket.

          Openings

          Season

          28th April 2024
          snow walk

          Blow away those January blues and see in a fresh start to the new year. Join us for a welcoming…

          Openings

          Season

          6th January 2024
          The panto cast stood as a group in full costume

          Head to Telford Theatre for a thrilling adventure and some swashbuckling fun this…

          Openings

          Season

          8th December 2023-6th January 2024
          Festive Winter Gardens at Telford Town Park

          The Chelsea and Maxell gardens will be adorned with lights and festive projections, creating a…

          Openings

          4-8pm

          15th December 2023-20th December 2023
          Walking through Wellington

          Get your walking boots ready, Wellington Walking Festival is back for it's 13th year!  Explore 33…

          Openings

          Season

          11th September 2024-17th September 2024
          Visitors of Telford Christmas Market queuing up to buy good from a wooden chalet.

          Explore the beautifully decorated traditional wooden cabins selling gifts and edible treats from…

          Openings

          Season

          23rd November 2023-23rd December 2023
          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…

          Openings

          Season

          24th November 2023-23rd December 2023

          Where to Stay Highlights

          TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

          The outside of The Summer House

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

          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…

          Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

          The Hundred House Hotel

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

          Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

          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 - Yurt

          At The Barn at Lees Farm, we believe in business done sustainably, from being environmentally…

          The Swan Taphouse

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

          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 Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

          At The Barn at Lees Farm, we believe in business done sustainably, from being environmentally…

          Hencote Glamping Village- Lodge with Hot Tub

          Hencote's luxury glamping lodges provide comfort and luxury, no matter how long guests stay for.…

          The Malthouse Rooms

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

          Puddle Duck Cottages

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

          Coalport Station Holidays

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

          Ironbridge View Townhouse

          Ironbridge View Townhouse is an award winning luxury, self- catering holiday home. Stunning views…

          Ironbridge Holidays

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

          YHA Coalbrookdale

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

          Temple of Diana

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

          Front of Venue

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

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          Inspiration

          1. Christmas at the Granary, Weston Park

            As the autumn leaves blanket the grounds, visitors are invited to step into the warmth of the Granary Restaurant at Weston Park.

            16 Nov 2023
          2. Two Elf Cadets saluting

            If you’ve always wondered how Santa delivers gifts around the world in just one night, wonder no more because the secret is out…he has help from the Royal Elf Force!

            10 Nov 2023
          3. Wellington High Street Christmas Lights

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

             

            11 Oct 2023
          4. Christmas in Ironbridge

            Get ready to create cherished memories with your family and friends this Christmas, with an array of fantastic festive experiences to enjoy in Ironbridge Gorge, The Valley of Invention.  Make this a festive season to remember.  

              

            22 Sep 2023
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