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Inspiration

  1. Clown holding balloons, surrounded by fog.
    Halloween horror at Blists Hill – Victorian frights and eerie delights await.
    1. 1 Nov 2025
  2. Pick pumpkins, sip spiced gin and enjoy autumn fun at Wrekin Spirit’s family-friendly patch
    1. 10 Oct 202531 Oct 2025
  3. Halloween fun at Exotic Zoo with haunted woods, creepy critters and spooky crafts.
    1. 4 Oct 202531 Oct 2025
  4. A crowd looking up at the fireworks display
    Bonfire Night at Weston Park with fireworks, funfair rides and street food
    1. 2 Nov 2025
  5. Join Cinderella and her friends in this magical fairy-tale for all the family.
    1. 16 Dec 20252 Jan 2026
  6. Discover artisan crafts and gifts at the Made in Telford Christmas Makers Market in Southwater.
    1. 29 Nov 20257 Dec 2025

Things To Do Highlights

Telford Coronation Walks

Discover the Coronation Walks, 23 Scenic Trails across Telford's epic landscapes and heritage Towns…

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…

Lilleshall Hall Gardens

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

Lady at a bowling alley

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

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

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…

Buildwas Abbey

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

Lucy Young Ceramics

Discover the joy of pottery in the heart of Shropshire with Lucy Young Ceramics, based at the…

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…

Mini Raft Hire

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

Telford Bike Hub

Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

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…

The Liquor Lab

Experience the ultimate night out at The Liquor Lab, the vibrant cocktail bar that’s redefining…

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

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…

Exotic Zoo Wildlife Park

Exotic Zoo in Telford Town Park offers an engaging experience with diverse animal zones, a Natural…

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…

Nettie of the Gorge Floral Workshops

Beautiful and natural flowers with a touch of the wild. Promotes sustainability and supports local…

Telford Coronation Walks

Discover the Coronation Walks, 23 Scenic Trails across Telford's epic landscapes and heritage Towns…

Wellington Orbit

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

Coalport China Museum

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

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…

English Heritage Lilleshall Abbey

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

What's On Highlights

Apley Christmas Market

Apley’s Christmas Market returns with festive gifts, tastings and seasonal cheer.

Openings

Season

22nd November 2025-23rd November 2025
Festival Launch

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

Openings

Season

8th September 2026-14th September 2026
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World-class snooker returns to Telford in 2026 as the Players Championship showcases the top 16…

Openings

Season

17th February 2026-22nd February 2026
Child dressed up for Halloween

Halloween fun at Wonderland with spooky treats, live actors and themed activities.

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-31st October 2025
a sad face carved into a Halloween pumpkin

Spooky fun at Weston Park with creepy critters, crafts, scavenger hunts and family tours.

Openings

Season

27th October 2025-31st October 2025
Ironbridge Fine Arts Printmaking Workshops

Welcome to the world of Printmaking and to our team of Printmaking artists and tutors offering…

Openings

Workshops hosted throughout the year - visit here for latest Workshop Calendar - https://www.ironbridgeframing.co.uk/product-category/printmaking-workshops/

1st January 2025-2nd January 2026
Festive Gardens

Step into the wonder of the North Pole as Chelsea and Maxell Gardens are transformed with sparkling…

Openings

4-8pm

12th December 2025-14th December 2025

SEN session 4-8pm

18th December 2025

4-8pm

19th December 2025-21st December 2025
Father Christmas, wearing a red suit with white fur trim and a wreath of greenery on the head, sits in an armchair reading a book. The indoor scene fe

A festive panto adventure at Sunnycroft with Father Christmas and magical Christmas surprises.

Openings

Season

5th December 2025-23rd December 2025
A crowd looking up at the fireworks display

Bonfire Night at Weston Park with fireworks, funfair rides and street food

Openings

Season

2nd November 2025
Clown holding balloons, surrounded by fog.

Halloween horror at Blists Hill – Victorian frights and eerie delights await.

Openings

Season

1st November 2025
Wrekin Spirit Pumpkin Patch

Pick pumpkins, sip spiced gin and enjoy autumn fun at Wrekin Spirit’s family-friendly patch

Openings

Season

10th October 2025-31st October 2025
Willow Weaving

Learn different willow weaving techniques to create bird feeders

Openings

Season

19th February 2026
Alternative Craft and Small Business Market

Handmade artisan goods, tarot readings, family activities and more...

Openings

Season

25th October 2025
Ghost in a street.

Shropshire’s ghost stories revealed - from haunted halls and phantom coaches to spectral soldiers…

Openings

Season

29th October 2025
Boy holding a magic candle

Spooky half-term fun at Blists Hill – trails, crafts and Victorian Halloween activities for…

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-2nd November 2025
Pumpkins in Apley Farm Fields

Spooky fun at Apley with pumpkin picking, carving, games and the Pumpkin Express

Openings

Season

11th October 2025-31st October 2025
A group of walkers

Blow away those January blues and see in a fresh start to the new year.

Openings

Season

10th January 2026
Christmas Market fun

Festive market with crafts, food, and live music at The Shropshire Golf Club.

Openings

Season

16th November 2025
Gift Set

Discover natural, sustainable gift wrapping ideas at Ironbridge Candle Company’s open day.

Openings

Season

6th November 2025
Made in Telford Christmas Makers Market

Discover artisan crafts and gifts at the Made in Telford Christmas Makers Market in Southwater.

Openings

Season

29th November 2025-7th December 2025
Day of the Dead Clay examples

Make Day of the Dead clay skulls at Coalport China Museum this Half Term.

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-2nd November 2025
Families walking down steps

Join Severn Gorge Countryside Trust for a spooky stroll around the woods of Loamhole Dingle,…

Openings

Season

29th October 2025
Exotic Boo at the Zoo

Halloween fun at Exotic Zoo with haunted woods, creepy critters and spooky crafts.

Openings

Season

4th October 2025-31st October 2025
Measuring ingredients

Create your own luxury body wash with bespoke scents at Ironbridge Candle Company.

Openings

Season

26th July 2025-18th December 2025

Where to Stay Highlights

Ramada Hotel Telford

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

Temple of Diana

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

Ironbridge Holidays

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

Lilleshall House

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

The International Hotel

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

Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

Front of Venue

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

1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

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

Holiday Inn Telford

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

Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

Master Suite

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

Hadley Park House

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

YHA Coalbrookdale

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

TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

The White Hart

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

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 Hundred House Hotel

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

Premier Inn Newport Telford

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

Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

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Inspiration

  1. Autumn at Attingham

    Watch the transformation from the warmth of summer to the crisp, golden hues of the fall within Attingham Estate

    21 Sep 2025
  2. Festive magic returns to Sunnycroft

    Father Christmas returns to Sunnycroft for a festive season of pantos, laughter and behind-the-scenes magic

    17 Sep 2025
  3. Hands-on willow weaving workshops at Ironbridge exhibition

    Join hands on willow weaving workshops at Ironbridge’s Weave Only A Trace exhibition this November.

    17 Sep 2025
  4. Fireworks to light up the skies at Blists Hill Victorian Town

    Enjoy fireworks, food and family fun at Blists Hill Victorian Town

    11 Sep 2025
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