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  1. Hot air balloons in Telford Town Park arena
    Telford's annual Balloon Fiesta returns to Telford Town Park this August Bank Holiday
    1. 22 Aug 202524 Aug 2025
  2. Sketching grasses outside
    Join Sara to explore the Severn Gorge woodland and countryside and learn to capture your observations on the pages of a nature journal. No experience neccessary, all materials supplied.
    1. Ironbridge Coracle Regatta
      The Ironbridge Coracle Regatta, hosted on the picturesque River Severn, right next to the iconic Iron Bridge is making a return this September.
      1. 14 Sep 2025
    2. Walkers on the 50 walking route in Telford surrounded by bluebells
      A week-long celebration of walking, wellbeing and the great outdoors.
      1. 26 May 20251 Jun 2025
    3. Wellington Late Night Market
      Head to Wellington Late Night Market for great entertainment and delicious food, it’s the perfect night out with family and friends.
      1. As part of Merrythought’s 95th anniversary celebrations, a special exhibition opens at the historic Museum of the Gorge
        1. 12 Apr 202528 Sep 2025

      Things To Do Highlights

      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…

      Enginuity

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

      Wellington Orbit

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

      Weston Park House & Gardens

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

      Telford Town Park Waterplay

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

      Buildwas Abbey

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

      Lady at a bowling alley

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

      Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

      A wild day out for all ages

      Arthurs Kitchen at Fordhall Organic Farm

      As England’s first community owned farm, Fordhall is a great place for a day out for the whole…

      Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

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

      Hencote Vineyard & Estate

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

      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.

      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 Town Park

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

      Severn Valley Railway

      Step back in time for a whole day out on the award-winning Severn Valley Railway. Discover…

      Alpaca Meet & Greet

      The most intimate way to meet alpacas.

      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…

      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…

      Wellington Orbit

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

      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

      A man in a blue apron building with clay

      Learn the basics of pinch pots, slab pots and coil pots from the museums talented demonstrators…

      Openings

      Season

      15th June 2025
      Adam Purnell pictured cooking over fire

      Take a Kamado masterclass with The Shropshire Lad chef 'Adam Purnell'

      Openings

      10am - 4pm

      17th July 2025
      Camper Jam

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

      Openings

      Season

      4th July 2025-6th July 2025
      Walking through Wellington

      Get your walking boots ready, Wellington Walking Festival is back for it's 13th year!  Explore 31…

      Openings

      Season

      9th September 2025-15th September 2025
      Night time at the Zoo

      Enjoy a unique evening at Exotic Zoo featuring live acoustic music, delicious food, and the chance…

      Openings

      5pm - 10pm

      7th June 2025
      Vegetable garden

      Enjoy a delicious lunch made from the produce in Goldstone Hall Hotel's kitchen garden.

      Openings

      Season

      12th June 2025
      Cattle on show at Newport Show

      Newport Show is presented by Newport and District Agricultural Society and is a key date in the…

      Openings

      Season

      12th July 2025
      Image from Ironbridge Brass Band Festival 2023

      A landmark event in the brass band calendar and in the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge, the…

      Openings

      Season

      12th July 2025-13th July 2025
      Large bubble blower with Waters Edge Festival sign in the background

      A fabulous 10-hour extravaganza filled with live music, mouth-watering street food, non-stop…

      Openings

      Season

      6th September 2025
      Willow Weaving

      Learn different willow weaving techniques to create bird feeders

      Openings

      Season

      19th February 2026
      A woven tree

      Learn to create a beautiful 3D tree within a landscape weaving of your own design

      Openings

      Season

      12th July 2025
      a cartoon picture of Santa sitting in a beach chair on a beach with a drink in a coconut in his hand.  He's wearing his santa hat with shorts and t-sh

      Visitors are invited to see Santa during his special summertime visit to Hoo Zoo

      Openings

      10am - 5pm

      19th July 2025

      10am - 5pm

      30th August 2025
      Armed Forces Day Telford

      The popular Armed Forces Family Fun Day is set to return to Telford as part of the national Armed…

      Openings

      11am - 4pm

      29th June 2025
      The Merrythought Exhibition

      As part of Merrythought’s 95th anniversary celebrations, a special exhibition opens at the historic…

      Openings

      Season

      12th April 2025-28th September 2025
      Parklands Festival

      Head to Telford Town Park QEII Arena for a weekend of electronic music with Audio Tek…

      Openings

      Season

      21st June 2025-22nd June 2025
      Olympian Mixed Eights racing at Ironbridge Regatta

      Enjoy a weekend of competitive rowing on the River Severn.

      Openings

      Season

      28th June 2025-29th June 2025
      Into the Woods

      Into the Woods Musical production

      Openings

      Season

      11th July 2025-13th July 2025
      Attingham Park Proms

      Experience the magic of live music as the UK Proms Weekend returns to the stunning Attingham Park.

      Openings

      Season

      14th June 2025
      Adam Purnell cooking over an open fire, meet on a spit

      Join The Shropshire Lad 'Adam Purnell' to learn the basics of cooking on fire.

      Openings

      10am - 4pm

      12th June 2025

      10am - 4pm

      18th September 2025
      Ironbridge Coracle Regatta

      The Ironbridge Coracle Regatta, hosted on the picturesque River Severn, right next to the iconic…

      Openings

      11am - 4pm

      14th September 2025
      Paints and brushes

      A beginner painting evening based on the natural world learning to use unconventional painting…

      Openings

      Season

      8th August 2025
      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

      5th July 2025-6th July 2025
      Victorian Blacksmith Experience Day

      Experience the life of a Victorian Blacksmith in this fantastic opportunity at Blists Hill…

      Openings

      10am - 4pm

      26th June 2025

      10am - 4pm

      27th June 2025

      10am - 4pm

      9th July 2025

      10am - 4pm

      26th September 2025

      10am - 4pm

      8th October 2025

      10am - 4pm

      9th October 2025
      Hot air balloons in Telford Town Park arena

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

      Openings

      Season

      22nd August 2025-24th August 2025

      Where to Stay Highlights

      Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

      The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

      The White Hart

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

      The Malthouse Rooms

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

      The Hundred House Hotel

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

      Front of Venue

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

      Temple of Diana

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

      The Sutherland

      The Sutherland Inn & Dining is one of the county’s most stylish destinations, offering delicious…

      The International Hotel

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

      The Swan Taphouse

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

      The Sutherland

      The Sutherland Inn & Dining is one of the county’s most stylish destinations, offering delicious…

      Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

      Puddle Duck Cottages

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

      The outside of The Summer House

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

      Ironbridge Holidays

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

      YHA Coalbrookdale

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

      Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

      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…

      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.…

      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…

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      Inspiration

      1. Your ultimate guide to Telford Balloon Fiesta 2025

        Get ready for a sky full of colour and a weekend packed with fun

        25 Apr 2025
      2. Walkers looking at a map on the T50 walking trail

        It's time to get outdoors with a packed programme of free activities for all ages, abilities and interests. 

        24 Apr 2025
      3. Final Wellington Late Night announced ahead of the markets refurbishment

        One last hurrah before refurbishment begins at Wellington Market

        23 Apr 2025
      4. SKY REACH - Leap of Faith

        Telford Aerial Adventure is a unique activity that will test nerves, burn off energy and push physical and mental limits. The friendly team gently encourage participants to face their fears and ge..

        2 Apr 2025
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