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Inspiration

  1. Cattle on show at Newport Show
    A popular annual show with food, livestock, crafts and live entertainment.
    1. 11 Jul 2026
  2. Three days of electronic music at Telford Town Park QEII Arena
    1. 19 Jun 202621 Jun 2026
  3. Armed Forces Day Telford
    Armed Forces Family Fun Day returns to Telford for the national Armed Forces Day celebration.
    1. 28 Jun 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

Airea51 main arena

AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

Buildwas Abbey

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

Blists Hill Victorian Town

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

Wellington Orbit

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

Telford Town Park

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

Mini Raft Hire

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

Telford Town Park Waterplay

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

Off exploring Ropewalk

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

English Heritage Lilleshall Abbey

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

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

Jackfield Tile Museum is one of ten museums in Ironbridge Valley of Invention telling the story of…

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…

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…

Lady at a bowling alley

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

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…

Frankly Farm Tours

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

Lucy Young Ceramics, Maws Craft Centre, Ironbridge

Discover the joy of pottery at Lucy Young Ceramics, based at the historic Maws Craft Centre in…

XscapeNow

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

Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

Alpaca Meet & Greet

The most intimate way to meet alpacas.

The Old Coracle Shed

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

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

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

Small Woods

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

Telford Bike Hub

Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

Lilleshall Hall Gardens

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

What's On Highlights

National Trust Sunnycroft Craft Fair Weekend

Sunnycroft craft fair with local makers, gardens, history and family fun.

Openings

Season

27th June 2026-28th June 2026
Berry Basket Workshop

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

Openings

Season

1st November 2026
Hickory's Smokehouse Quiz Night

Monthly quiz night at Hickory’s Telford with great food, friendly rivalry and a £50 prize.

Openings

First Monday of every month

4th May 2027
Spirit, Spice + Chocolate Festival

Something deliciously different is coming to Weston Park later this year

Openings

10am - 8pm

5th September 2026
The Railway Children

The Railway Children retold with humour and imagination for family audiences.

Openings

Season

23rd August 2026
Comic Con Midlands

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

Openings

Season

5th September 2026-6th September 2026
Willow Bread Basket Workshop

A beginner-friendly basketmaking course using traditional willow weaving techniques.

Openings

Season

12th July 2026
Eyton

Wellington Walking Festival is back this year with another varied programme of walks to suit all…

Openings

Season

8th September 2026-14th September 2026
Patrick Monahan - The Good, The Pat and The Ugly

Sharp, observational comedy on life’s mishaps.

Openings

Season

12th November 2026
A photo of performer Darryl J Carrington on stage with three large gym balls.

The multi-award-winning family show will bring an hour of joyful chaos, jaw-dropping skill, and…

Openings

Season

25th July 2026
Jeeves and Wooster in 'Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves'

A classic comedy adventure, part of Telford Theatre on Tour.

Openings

Season

22nd 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
Digbeth Dining Club

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

Openings

12 - 6pm

11th July 2026-12th July 2026
The Gingerbread Man

Charming family show with music, adventure and a heart warming journey home.

Openings

Season

1st August 2026
Reindeer sculpture workshop

Create a festive willow reindeer in this beginner-friendly weaving workshop.

Openings

Season

6th December 2026
Cinnamon the capybara's birthday party

Celebrate Cinnamon the capybara’s birthday with themed activities and zoo fun.

Openings

Season

12th September 2026
Weston Park Air Show International

World-class model air show with aerial pyrotechnics at Weston Park.

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8am -

19th June 2026-21st June 2026
International Primate Day

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

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Season

5th September 2026-6th September 2026
Macbeth

A lively, comedic take on Macbeth by the eco‑cycling HandleBards troupe.

Openings

Season

3rd September 2026
Cattle on show at Newport Show

A popular annual show with food, livestock, crafts and live entertainment.

Openings

Season

11th July 2026
Camper Jam 2026

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

Openings

Season

3rd July 2026-5th July 2026
The Tale of Peter Rabbit And Benjamin Bunny

Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny in a garden escape adventure.

Openings

Season

19th August 2026
Wolf Awareness Weekend

Discover wolves at Hoo Zoo with activities and insights into their behaviour and pack life.

Openings

Season

15th August 2026-16th August 2026
Foraging basket workshop

Learn willow weaving and make a rustic frame basket for everyday use.

Openings

Season

20th September 2026

Where to Stay Highlights

The outside of The Summer House

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

Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

The International Hotel

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

Bedroom at Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

The Swan Taphouse

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

The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

Hadley Park House

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

Badgers Wood

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

YHA Coalbrookdale

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

Master Suite

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

Chauffeurs Loft

Relaxing retreat with valley views in historic Coalbrookdale.

Coalport Station Holidays

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

The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

Front of Venue

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

The White Hart

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

Ramada Hotel Telford

Central Telford hotel with gardens, pool, gym, dining and flexible conference facilities.

The Malthouse Rooms

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

News and blog

Inspiration

  1. New voco hotel opens in Telford

    The Southwater Event Group, (SEG) today announces that the Holiday Inn Telford-Ironbridge has officially rebranded to voco Telford Ironbridge.

    14 May 2026
  2. National Trust to reopen Ironbridge Gorge sites in phases from spring 2026

    The National Trust has confirmed further details on the phased reopening of Ironbridge Gorge sites, with several key attractions set to welcome visitors from May.

    29 Apr 2026
  3. XscapeNow launches new 'Sultan's Secret' attraction

    A six-figure immersive experience, a 90-minute adventure with live actors, and a UK-first finale set to put Telford firmly on the map.

    20 Apr 2026
  4. RAF Museum Midlands joint top of Which's best UK museums list

    The RAF Museum Midlands is proud to announce it has been awarded Which? Recommended Provider status in the prestigious ‘Best Museums and Galleries in the UK’ category.

    14 Apr 2026
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