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National Trust celebrates Ironbridge Gorge reopening milestone

More than 200,000 visitors and over £1 million invested: the first six months of the National Trust's care of Ironbridge Gorge, and the quiet work still going on behind the scenes. The National Trust is celebrating landmark visitor numbers after six months at its reopened sites within the Ironbridge…

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October Half Term in Telford: Halloween Adventures and Family Fun

From Victorian folklore and Halloween trails to pumpkin patches, zoo adventures and rainy day attractions, there's plenty happening across Telford this October Half Term. Whether you're planning a family day out, looking for Halloween thrills or simply searching for something to keep the children…

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A baby squirrel monkey has been born at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World

No Monkeying Around! Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World Welcomes Baby Squirrel Monkey. A Telford Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a baby Squirrel Monkey, born earlier this summer, which can now be spotted alongside its family. The tiny new arrival was born to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World's troop of Squirrel…

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Telford Krazy Races returns by popular demand in 2027

One of Telford's most popular family events is set to return when Telford Krazy Races comes back to Telford Town Park on Sunday 11 July 2027. Following a successful debut that attracted around 7,000 spectators, the gravity powered soapbox racing event will once again bring a day of colourful…

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