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Inspiration

  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

Telford Town Park Waterplay

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

A woman smiling with a hand made Christmas wreath

Create a luxury Christmas wreath with expert guidance in Ironbridge Gorge.

Footpath through woodland

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

Off exploring Ropewalk

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

Telford Town Park

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

Small Woods

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

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…

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…

The Iron Bridge Tollhouse

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

Meet the Mini Moos

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

Lady at a bowling alley

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

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…

Spa Treatments

The Spa is a great space to unwind and recharge Put your feet up and pamper yourself. Our…

Basket Making at Vine Willow Wood

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

Buildwas Abbey

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

Wellington Orbit

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

Alpaca Meet & Greet

The most intimate way to meet alpacas.

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

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

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…

Mini Raft Hire

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

XscapeNow

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

Telford Bike Hub

Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

A wild day out for all ages

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…

What's On Highlights

Wellington Halloween Trail

Free Halloween Pumpkin Hunt and Trail around Wellington town this half term.

Openings

8am - 5pm

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
Motherhood

A moving and humorous look at motherhood from Elli Mackenzie.

Openings

Season

13th November 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
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
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
Reindeer sculpture workshop

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

Openings

Season

6th December 2026
Agent Kahlo, wearing large blue earrings and a flamboyant headscarf, leans in to whisper to Agent Dali who is wearing a coat patterned with lobsters.

Solve an art forgery mystery in this immersive theatre, escape room and whodunnit experience.

Openings

Season

16th October 2026
Apley Farm Shop Nature Trail

Help find the missing magic seeds on a fun, family-friendly nature trail at Apley

Openings

Season

23rd April 2026-31st December 2026
Jackfield Band Christmas Concert

Celebrate the season with Jackfield Band's festive Christmas concert

Openings

Season

13th December 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
Telford Krazy Races

A Krazy soapbox derby is heading to Telford Town Park

Openings

10am - 4pm

11th July 2027
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
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
Telford Ice Rink staff dressed up for Halloween

Spooky skating, themed music and Halloween surprises at Telford Ice Rink.

Openings

Season

30th October 2026
Patrick Monahan - The Good, The Pat and The Ugly

Sharp, observational comedy on life’s mishaps.

Openings

Season

12th November 2026
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
Exotic Boo at the Zoo: Nighttime spooktacular

Halloween fun after dark with spooky activities at Exotic Zoo.

Openings

6-8:30pm

30th October 2026-31st October 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
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
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
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
Pumpkin patch photo opportunity

Pick pumpkins, meet lambs and sample Pumpkin Spiced Gin at Little Wytheford Farm.

Openings

Season

9th October 2026-31st October 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

Where to Stay Highlights

Coalport Station Holidays

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

Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

Chauffeurs Loft

Relaxing retreat with valley views in historic Coalbrookdale.

Lilleshall House

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

voco Telford Ironbridge

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

Master Suite

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

The Swan Taphouse

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

The International Hotel

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

Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

Ramada Hotel Telford

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

Ironbridge Holidays

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

1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

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

The Hundred House Hotel

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

Puddle Duck Cottages

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

The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

Ironbridge Tiny Hideaway

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

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…

Temple of Diana

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

The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

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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