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  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

Basket Making at Vine Willow Wood

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

Frankly Farm Tours

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

Wellington Orbit

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

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…

Off exploring Ropewalk

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

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

Alpaca Meet & Greet

The most intimate way to meet alpacas.

XscapeNow

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

Telford Town Park

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

ODEON Luxe Telford

ODEON Telford offers film magic, luxury seating and cinema favourites.

Blists Hill Victorian Town

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

Families leaving Jackfield Tile Museum, a historical red brick building.

See some of the most beautiful tiles in the world and discover how tiles made by British designers…

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…

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…

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

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

Buildwas Abbey

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

English Heritage Lilleshall Abbey

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

Mini Raft Hire

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

The Iron Bridge Tollhouse

Cross the iconic Iron Bridge and discover its story in the historic Tollhouse.

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…

Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

A wild day out for all ages

Airea51 main arena

AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

Wellington Orbit

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

What's On Highlights

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
Motherhood

A moving and humorous look at motherhood from Elli Mackenzie.

Openings

Season

13th November 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
Alternative Craft and Small Business Market

Handmade artisan goods, tarot readings, family activities and more...

Openings

Season

31st October 2026
Embers Fire Festival

A festival of fire cooking, live music and family entertainment in the Ironbridge Gorge.

Openings

11am - 9pm

1st May 2027-2nd May 2027
Telford Krazy Races

A Krazy soapbox derby is heading to Telford Town Park

Openings

10am - 4pm

11th July 2027
A man and a woman wearing green medic uniforms hold a mirror in which is the reflection of a man wearing a silky blue robe and applying make-up.

A heart warming and hilarious village fête drama featuring an unexpected drag queen.

Openings

Season

14th November 2026
Spirit, Spice + Chocolate Festival

Something deliciously different is coming to Weston Park later this year

Openings

10am - 8pm

29th May 2027
Jackfield Band Christmas Concert

Celebrate the season with Jackfield Band's festive Christmas concert

Openings

Season

13th December 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
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
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
Telford Town Park Dark Run

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

Openings

Season

24th October 2026
A schoolgirl with a long plait faces away from the camera towards a row of houses which have graffiti on them. The girl is wearing a backpack with a b

Darkly comic drama about a teenager navigating life inside a doomsday cult.

Openings

Season

30th October 2026
Santa & Mrs Claus: Festive Fun at Hoo Zoo

Meet Santa & Mrs Claus at Hoo Zoo with festive crafts, gifts and dinosaur fun.

Openings

Season

5th December 2026-23rd 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
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
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
Berry Basket Workshop

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

Openings

Season

1st November 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
Christmas at Exotic Zoo

Meet Santa, explore the zoo, and enjoy festive fun at Exotic Zoo this Christmas

Openings

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

5th December 2026-24th December 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
Apley Farm Shop Christmas Market

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

Openings

Season

21st November 2026-22nd November 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

Where to Stay Highlights

Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

Bedroom at Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

The outside of The Summer House

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

Coalport Station Holidays

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

The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

voco Telford Ironbridge

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

1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

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

YHA Coalbrookdale

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

Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

Set in a picturesque small village on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border Sambrook Manor holiday…

Lilleshall House

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

Premier Inn Newport Telford

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

Temple of Diana

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

Puddle Duck Cottages

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

The White Hart

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

Front of Venue

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

Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

Hadley Park House

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

Ironbridge Holidays

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

Master Suite

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

The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

Badgers Wood

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

The International Hotel

Central Telford hotel near the International Centre with parking, breakfast and leisure access.

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. Telford Krazy Races returns by popular demand in 2027

    One of Telford's most popular family events is set to return to Telford Town Park next year. 

    1 Oct 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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