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  1. Mother and child stood in Shropshire Flower Field
    This summer bring the family to Shropshire Petal Fields outside Newport, to explore acres and acres of British grown flowers. A myriad of bright pink, blue, purple, yellow and white flowers, that will delight adults and children alike. From delphiniums, to cornflowers, sunflowers to wildflowers immerse yourself in the beauty nature has to offer. That’s not all! Let the little ones explore nature in our Forest of Fun, buy your own freshly cut flower bouquet and whet your appetite with a mixture of tasty food onsite. Bring your family for a picnic and make memories that will last a lifetime.
    1. 9 Aug 202418 Aug 2024
  2. Hot air balloons in Telford Town Park arena
    Telford's annual Balloon Fiesta returns to Telford Town Park this August Bank Holiday Activities and events will take place across the entire weekend and will take place in the Telford Town Park QEII Arena.
    1. 23 Aug 202425 Aug 2024
  3. Adam Purnell hosting a Fire Cooking Masterclass
    Embers welcomes you to our Kadai Fire bowl masterclass.  This is the ultimate experience for those that love open fire cooking and want to master the skills to create amazing fire cooked dishes and learn more about the Kadai.  This class is 100% focused on the skills of open fire cooking on the iconic Kadai. This is a great opportunity to learn how to get the most out of your fire bowl, and to try out all of the latest accessories and releases.
    1. 7 Aug 2024
  4. One of the award-winning museums within the Ironbridge Valley of Invention, managed by the Ironbridge Gorge museum Trust. Discover how British tile designers fashioned our world at Jackfield Tile Museum. Experience some of the most beautiful tiles in the world, including designs by famous artists. Discover where natural resources met amazing skills, artistry and craft in a 19th-century creative hub. Explore galleries and room settings (Edwardian Tube Station, butchers and church) filled with tiles you can touch. See tiles by Salvador Dali and William Morris and Victorian tiles in an original, working factory. Take part in tile decorating workshops throughout school holiday periods (additional costs apply) and create designs of your own.
    1. Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, formerly known as Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom is a small family run zoo in Shropshire.
      1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
    2. Wellington Late Night Market
      Wellington Late Night Market's are back with great entertainment, and delicious food, it’s the perfect night out with family and friends!
      1. 27 Jul 2024
      2. 31 Aug 2024
      3. 28 Sep 2024
      4. 29 Jun 202429 Jun 2025

    Things To Do Highlights

    Wellington Orbit

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

    Buildwas Abbey

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

    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…

    Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

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

    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…

    Ironbridge Gorge Museums Enginuity

    One of the award-winning museums within the Ironbridge Valley of Invention, managed by the…

    Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

    Small Woods

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

    Young girl enjoying using the high ropes course.

    High Ropes.  Warm up on the lower section before heading to the “Leap of Faith” 10 metres off…

    Hencote Vineyard & Estate

    Hencote allows visitors to learn the story of the grape from vine to bottle, in wine tours and…

    Ironbridge Gorge Museums Jackfield Tile Museum

    One of the award-winning museums within the Ironbridge Valley of Invention, managed by the…

    Lilleshall Hall Gardens

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

    English Heritage Lilleshall Abbey

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

    The Old Coracle Shed

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

    Ironbridge Gorge Museums The Old Furnace and Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

    One of the award-winning museums within the Ironbridge Valley of Invention, managed by the…

    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…

    Lady at a bowling alley

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

    Golf Course

    HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Par 72, 18 hole championship golf course 6741 yard course Designed by renowned…

    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

    Ironbridge Gorge Museums Coalport China Museum

    Marvel at spectacular creations, exquisite ceramics and extraordinary craftsmanship at Coalport…

    What's On Highlights

    An illistrated map of the Shropshire Good Food Trail

    Indulge in a culinary journey like no other as we celebrate the Shropshire Good Food Trail in…

    Openings

    Season

    20th July 2024-31st August 2024
    Adam Purnell pictured cooking over fire

    This is a great opportunity to learn how to utilise these Kamado Joe grills to their full…

    Openings

    10am - 4pm

    14th August 2024
    Stall holder at Newport Food Frenzy

    Newport High Street will be filled with artisan producers today as the town is set to enjoy its 8th…

    Openings

    Season

    29th September 2024
    Adam Purnell cooking over an open fire, meet on a spit

    Introduction to Fire Cooking - The basic fundamentals of cooking with fire, covering the essential…

    Openings

    10am - 4pm

    6th August 2024
    Female Chef in Train Carriage surrounded by customers sat down

    Welcome to The Polar Express™ Train Ride at Telford Steam Railway, an immersive re-creation…

    Openings

    Season

    22nd November 2024-23rd December 2024
    Two girls are playing in the sand with buckets and spades

    The seaside returns to Blists Hill Victorian Town in land-locked Shropshire for a second year!

    Openings

    10am - 5pm

    20th July 2024-3rd September 2024
    AC West 2024

    ACWest is a premier tabletop gaming convention which offers a diverse range of options for every…

    Openings

    Season

    18th October 2024-20th October 2024
    Wellington Late Night Market

    Wellington Late Night Market's are back with great entertainment, and delicious food, it’s the…

    Openings

    Season

    29th June 2024-29th June 2025

    Season

    27th July 2024

    Season

    31st August 2024

    Season

    28th September 2024
    An illustration of Doctor Dolittle with the animals

    Family theatre - Doctor Dolittle leads a simple life as the village doctor in sleepy…

    Openings

    3pm

    20th August 2024
    Den building in the woods

    Discover the wonders of den building in the Loamhole Dingle. 

    Openings

    Season

    7th August 2024
    Alternative Craft and Small Business Market

    Join Bijoux Events for their next 'Alternative Craft and Small Business Market' at the Cock Hotel…

    Openings

    Season

    14th November 2024
    Walking through Wellington

    Get your walking boots ready, Wellington Walking Festival is back for it's 13th year!  Explore 33…

    Openings

    Season

    11th September 2024-17th September 2024
    A man is seen standing on the back of a steam engine, driving it down the road at Blists Hill Victorian Town

    The annual steam gala weekend is coming back to Blists Hill Victorian Town this August!

    Openings

    10am - 5pm

    10th August 2024-11th August 2024
    an example of glass fusing showing a colourful campervan

    Glass Fusing @ Paint & Create - Bring along your friends for drinks, nibbles and glass fusing in a…

    Openings

    7pm - 9pm

    3rd October 2024

    7pm - 9pm

    6th November 2024

    7pm - 9pm

    27th November 2024
    Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron buildings pictured through trees and greenery

    For one day only entry to Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron will be free as it hosts a special day-long…

    Openings

    10am - 5pm

    27th July 2024
    Adam Purnell cooking on open flame

    Taking it to the next level - Intermediate class. This class skips the basics of fire management,…

    Openings

    10a, - 4pm

    31st July 2024
    Telford Steam Railway 1940s event

    1940s throwback weekend hosted by Telford Steam Railway

    Openings

    Season

    24th August 2024-25th August 2024
    Jurassic Park film logo

    BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Watch the 1993 smash hit, Jurassic Park, on a huge outdoor cinema screen…

    Openings

    8.30pm

    24th August 2024
    A photo from the inside of a previous show showing visitors and a red performance Honda on display

    Japanese Performance Show, the only indoor Jap car show in the UK

    Openings

    10am - 4pm

    18th August 2024
    A velociraptor pictured in front of the Jurassic park gate.

    Come to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World for a fantastic weekend of all things Dinosaur!!

    Openings

    10am - 5pm

    24th August 2024-26th August 2024
    Giant robot at Shropshire Camp Bestival

    Get ready to explore the wonderful world of Camp Bestival at Weston Park. Following a hugely…

    Openings

    Season

    15th August 2024-18th August 2024
    1 mile marker of the races

    Kickass are bringing their annual 10k trail run around to the historic ground of Weston Park

    Openings

    Race start times 9.30am

    17th November 2024
    Model Railway Exhibition

    Join Telford Steam Railway for a captivating Model Railway and Collectibles Exhibition! Immerse…

    Openings

    Season

    28th July 2024
    Large bubble blower with Waters Edge Festival sign in the background

    Join Red Rooster Events for their 4th Water's Edge Festival. A fantastic day packed full of no…

    Openings

    Season

    14th September 2024

    Where to Stay Highlights

    Ironbridge Holidays

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

    Holiday Inn Telford

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

    The outside of The Summer House

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

    The White Hart

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

    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 Grange - Hencote- A Georgian Farmhouse

    The Grange is a newly resorted Georgian Farmhouse which can cater up to 14 guests across 7 en suite…

    Master Suite

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

    YHA Coalbrookdale

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

    Goldstone Hall Hotel

    Goldstone is an award winning Restaurant, Hotel & Garden situated in rural Shropshire about half…

    Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

    The Malthouse Rooms

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

    Ironbridge View Townhouse

    Ironbridge View Townhouse is an award winning luxury, self- catering holiday home. Stunning views…

    The Hundred House Hotel

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

    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…

    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…

    The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

    TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

    Hadley Park House

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

    Hencote Glamping Village- Lodge with Hot Tub

    Hencote's luxury glamping lodges provide comfort and luxury, no matter how long guests stay for.…

    Temple of Diana

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

    The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

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    Inspiration

    1. Telford Balloon Fiesta - Night Glow - Everything you need to know

      Telford's annual Balloon Fiesta returns to Telford Town Park this August Bank Holiday. 

      9 Jul 2024
    2. A traditional seaside experience returns to Blists Hill Victorian Town

      A Victorian Seaside Experience is returning to Blists Hill Victorian Town this summer. 

      9 Jul 2024
    3. Tantalise your taste buds this May Half Term at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

      This May half term, Ironbridge Valley of Invention is offering a jam-packed menu of events and activities inspired by the theme of food.

      16 May 2024
    4. Exploring Telford's culinary delights: Join the Shropshire Good Food Trail

      Indulge your taste buds and support local businesses as you embark on a culinary adventure across Telford and Shropshire.  

      16 May 2024
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