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  1. Walkers on the 50 walking route in Telford surrounded by bluebells
    A week-long celebration of walking, wellbeing and the great outdoors.
    1. 25 May 202631 May 2026
  2. Free family fun with jousting, crafts and displays at Telford’s Spring Into St George’s Day.
    1. 25 Apr 2026
  3. Fire. Food. Music and Fun.
    1. 2 May 20263 May 2026
  4. World-class model air show with aerial pyrotechnics at Weston Park.
    1. 19 Jun 202621 Jun 2026
  5. A Krazy soapbox derby is heading to Telford Town Park
    1. 12 Jul 2026
  6. Hot air balloons in Telford Town Park arena
    Telford's annual Balloon Fiesta returns to Telford Town Park this August Bank Holiday
    1. 28 Aug 202630 Aug 2026

Things To Do Highlights

Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

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

ODEON Luxe Telford

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

Airea51 main arena

AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

Lilleshall Hall Gardens

Nestled in the Shropshire countryside, Lilleshall Hall is set in spectacular and secluded…

Off exploring Ropewalk

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

Small Woods

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

Telford Town Park Waterplay

Looking for something a little different to do next time you visit Telford Town Park? Why not visit…

Weston Park House & Gardens

Welcome to 1,000 acres of wonderful Set amongst 1,000 acres of Capability Brown landscaped parkland…

The Old Coracle Shed

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

Telford Bike Hub

Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

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…

Buildwas Abbey

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

Meet the Mini Moos

Meet, feed and pet Europe's smallest and cutest cows!

Mini Raft Hire

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

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…

Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

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…

Basket Making at Vine Willow Wood

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

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…

English Heritage Lilleshall Abbey

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

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…

Footpath through woodland

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

What's On Highlights

Digbeth Dining Club

A day of incredible street food, great music, and unbeatable vibes.

Openings

12 - 6pm

11th July 2026-12th July 2026
Armed Forces Day Telford

Armed Forces Family Fun Day returns to Telford for the national Armed Forces Day celebration.

Openings

11am - 4pm

28th June 2026
A wild west gun shooter pictured in full costume

 Yeehaw, partner! Saddle up for a Wild West Weekend at Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

Openings

10am - 5pm

4th July 2026-5th July 2026
Willow Bird Feeder Workshop

A beginner-friendly willow weaving workshop to make a fat ball bird feeder.

Openings

Season

24th May 2026
Willow garden decorations workshop

A beginner-friendly willow weaving workshop to make a dragonfly and bird feeder.

Openings

Season

14th June 2026
The Mandalorian standing by a vehicle with a Hoo Zoo T-Rex behind.

Get ready for Hoo-Fest: Comic-Con on the Zoo, a unique day where pop culture meets the animal world…

Openings

10am - 5pm

6th April 2026
International Primate Day

Celebrate International Primate Weekend with activities and the new Primate Experience at Hoo Zoo.

Openings

Season

5th September 2026-6th September 2026
Superhero Weekend at Exotic Zoo

Hero‑themed fun at Exotic Zoo with costumes, shows and meet‑and‑greets.

Openings

11am - 4pm

25th April 2026-26th April 2026
Night time at the Zoo

A festival-style evening with live music, food and after-dark animal encounters.

Openings

5pm - 10pm

23rd May 2026
Top Trumps Trail

The Top Trumps Trail is back at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World this Easter and this time it has a…

Openings

Season

28th March 2026-12th April 2026
Meerkat Mayhem at Exotic Zoo

Meerkat Mayhem with special talks and feeding sessions.

Openings

11am - 4pm

23rd May 2026-31st May 2026
Easter at Exotic Zoo

Easter fun with animals, talks and activities at Exotic Zoo.

Openings

11am -4pm

28th March 2026-12th April 2026
Marvellous Mammals: Family Friendly Walk

Explore woodland wildlife with a guided family walk at Jiggers Bank and Loamhole Dingle.

Openings

Season

27th May 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
A Night of Irish Music with World-Record Guitarist Dave Browne

Enjoy a night of live music at Hoo Zoo

Openings

Season

2nd May 2026-4th May 2026
Comic Con Midlands

Star guests, cosplay, panels and family fun at Telford International Centre

Openings

Season

5th September 2026-6th September 2026
100% Badgers: Matt Hob

A night of comedy from the sell out Edinburgh Fringe stand-up show.

Openings

Season

3rd May 2026
Flight by Night - Evening Bat and Moth Walk

Join a family‑friendly night walk to discover bats, owls and moths after dark.

Openings

Season

29th May 2026
Spring into St George's Day

Free family fun with jousting, crafts and displays at Telford’s Spring Into St George’s Day.

Openings

Season

25th April 2026
World Parrot Weekend

A colourful spotlight on some of the world’s most intelligent and charismatic birds.

Openings

Season

30th May 2026-31st May 2026
Easter at Apley Farm Shop

Take on the Easter Bunny hide and seek adventure

Openings

Season

28th March 2026-5th April 2026
Camper Jam 2026

A fun filled show with a chilled out, take it easy vibe.

Openings

Season

3rd July 2026-5th July 2026
An illustration of a woolly mammoth with Nigel's headshot inserted

Experience Prehistoric Park with Nigel Marven LIVE at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, where the…

Openings

10am - 5pm

29th August 2026-30th August 2026
International Lynx Day

A special opportunity to get closer to these elusive cats.

Openings

Season

13th June 2026

Where to Stay Highlights

Premier Inn Newport Telford

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

Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

Moreton Hall Farm is an equisite 19th century working farm with self catering cottages, in Newport,…

Puddle Duck Cottages

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

YHA Coalbrookdale

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

Holiday Inn Telford

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

The Hundred House Hotel

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

Lilleshall House

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

Hadley Park House

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

The Swan Taphouse

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

The Malthouse Rooms

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

Ironbridge Tiny Hideaway

Romantic hillside hideaway with views of Ironbridge and easy access to the Wharfage.

TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

Ramada Hotel Telford

Set in the heart of Telford with its beautiful on site gardens, the Ramada Telford Ironbridge has…

Master Suite

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

Badgers Wood

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

1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

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

Temple of Diana

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

The White Hart

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

The International Hotel

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

Front of Venue

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

The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

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Inspiration

  1. Embers Fire Festival set to ignite the Ironbridge Gorge over May Bank Holiday

    A brand-new celebration of fire cooking, live music and family-friendly entertainment is coming to Ironbridge Gorge this spring.

    2 Apr 2026
  2. RAF Museum Midlands awarded £1 Million Biffa Award Grant for major new exhibition

    A £1 million grant from the Biffa Award will support the development of a major new exhibition exploring the story of the RAF from 1980 to today.

    31 Mar 2026
  3. Get ready to tumble down the rabbit hole at Weston this Easter

    A magical Easter adventure awaits at Weston Park this Easter. 

    27 Mar 2026
  4. Easter adventures in Ironbridge with free National Trust access for pass holders

    Ironbridge is set to welcome visitors this Easter, with spring walks, scenic cycle routes and a great choice of independent shops, cafés and places to eat offering plenty to enjoy in and around the Gorge.

    27 Mar 2026
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