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Get your summer on at Weston

Summer is here and Weston Park has lots of exciting adventures waiting for you to enjoy. Whether you're visting to explore the House, run wild in the Woodland Adventure Playground, take on the new summer trail or indulge in the taste of summer in the Granary Restaurant - Weston Park is waiting for…

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Double trouble! Ring-Tailed Lemur babies born at Hoo Zoo

Keepers at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford are celebrating the arrival of two endangered baby Ring-Tailed Lemurs. The playful pair were born in late spring and are now delighting visitors as they explore the zoo’s spacious woodland lemur habitat for the first time. The new arrivals were born…

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New bookshop opens its doors in the heart of Ironbridge

A brand-new chapter has begun for book lovers visiting Ironbridge, as Book Nook officially opens its doors at 4 The Square. This exciting new addition to the town is the latest venture from Meg Prince, the well-known face behind The Ironbridge Bookshop, located right next door. Building on the…

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Shropshire Petal Fields tickets go live

Tickets for the successful flower field experience in Newport have gone on sale. Shropshire Petal Fields will be open from 24 July to 3 August 2025. It’s a joint venture from the events business, Shropshire Festivals, and petal confetti business, Shropshire Petals. Shropshire Festivals turn a field…

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Telford hotel to become premium brand

The Southwater Event Group, (SEG) today announces the rebrand of Holiday Inn Telford-Ironbridge to a voco by IHG. With the signed conversion agreed in March 2025 between business partners SEG and IHG (Intercontinental Hotel Group), works have been ongoing since, with a significant and planned…

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Your summer getaway awaits at Weston Park

With six award-winning holiday cottages nestled in 1,000 acres of glorious countryside, Weston offers the perfect setting for lazy mornings, long summer strolls, al fresco dining and golden evenings with a glass of wine on the terrace. Whether it's the grandeur of the Temple of Diana or the rustic…

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Hilton to open new hotel at Telford’s Station Quarter

Hampton by Hilton is bringing a new hotel to the heart of Station Quarter in Telford Town Centre. This development promises to be a significant boost for the area, creating new, first-class facilities and up to 38 full-time jobs for local residents. The new 142-room hotel is part of the ambitious…

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Accessibility in Telford

At Visit Telford, we’re committed to making sure our destination is inclusive, welcoming, and accessible to everyone. We’re working alongside VisitEngland, Access and Inclusion UK, and the Telford and Shropshire Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) team to improve the accessibility information…

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