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A season of wonder awaits

Inspiration

  1. Santa vs Elves Ice Hockey Match – festive fun at Telford Ice Rink!
    1. 13 Dec 2025
  2. 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.
    1. 5 Dec 202523 Dec 2025
  3. Celebrate the season in Southwater as the Made in Telford Christmas Makers Market and Christmas Yurt brings festive cheer to the heart of Telford.
    1. 29 Nov 20257 Dec 2025
  4. Step into the wonder of the North Pole as Chelsea and Maxell Gardens are transformed with sparkling lights and enchanting festive projections.
    1. 12 Dec 202514 Dec 2025
    2. 19 Dec 202521 Dec 2025
  5. Step into a Victorian Christmas at Blists Hill with festive fun, food and cosy traditions.
    1. 3 Dec 202523 Dec 2025
  6. Join Cinderella and her friends in this magical fairy-tale for all the family.
    1. 16 Dec 20252 Jan 2026

Things To Do Highlights

Spa Treatments

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

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…

Exotic Zoo Wildlife Park

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

The Old Coracle Shed

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

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…

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…

Basket Making at Vine Willow Wood

Vine Willow Wood offers workshops in willow weaving and basketmaking in and around Shropshire.

Mini Raft Hire

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

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…

Wellington Orbit

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

Nettie of the Gorge Floral Workshops

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

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

Blists Hill Victorian Town

Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian life at Blists Hill…

Hencote Vineyard & Estate

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

Telford Coronation Walks

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

Off exploring Ropewalk

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

Golf Course

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

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

Airea51 main arena

AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

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…

Enginuity

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

What's On Highlights

Santa & Mrs Claus: Festive Fun at Hoo Zoo

Meet Santa & Mrs Claus at Hoo Zoo with festive crafts, gifts and dinosaur fun.

Openings

Season

6th December 2025-23rd December 2025
Christmas Winter Wonderland

Step into a magical festive world at Winter Wonderland

Openings

Various times and dates from 29 November - 23 December

29th November 2025-23rd December 2025
Cinderella

Join Cinderella and her friends in this magical fairy-tale for all the family.

Openings

Various performance times available

16th December 2025-2nd January 2026
Telford Bike Hub Lantern Parade Glow Ride

Join the Bike Hub Team for a festive bike ride around the Town Park.

Openings

6-7pm

29th November 2025
A Victorian Christmas

Step into a Victorian Christmas at Blists Hill with festive fun, food and cosy traditions.

Openings

10am -4pm

3rd December 2025-23rd December 2025
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
Weave only a Trace Exhibition

Explore the rich, tactile world of willow, wood, and natural fibres through the eyes and hands of…

Openings

10am-4pm

18th November 2025-30th November 2025
Krazy Races

A Krazy soapbox derby is heading to Telford Town Park

Openings

10am - 4pm

12th July 2026
AGBO Rally

AGBO Rally returns to Weston Park with thrilling stage action and vintage rally cars.

Openings

8am -

22nd March 2026
Two individuals kneeling in front of a Christmas tree.

Wander through Attingham’s mansion, transformed with festive charm.

Openings

Season

29th November 2025-1st January 2026
Lino printing process

Join local artist Amanda Hillier to learn to make your very own lino print inspired by nature.

Openings

Season

7th March 2026
Willow Weaving

Learn different willow weaving techniques to create bird feeders

Openings

Season

19th February 2026
A group of walkers

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

Openings

Season

10th 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

4-8pm

19th December 2025-21st December 2025
Camper Jam 2026

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

Openings

Season

3rd July 2026-5th July 2026
Santa vs Elves Ice Hockey Match 2025

Santa vs Elves Ice Hockey Match – festive fun at Telford Ice Rink!

Openings

Doors open at 6:30pm | Face-off at 7pm

13th December 2025
Weston Park Air Show International

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

Openings

8am -

19th June 2026-21st June 2026
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 wooden Merry Christmas sign is shown on a craft stall

Weston’s Christmas Fayre: gifts, food, music, and festive fun for all the family.

Openings

10am - 4pm

29th November 2025-30th November 2025

10am - 4pm

6th December 2025-7th December 2025
Festive Gardens - SEN friendly night

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

Openings

4-8pm

18th December 2025
Recycled paper stars and baubels

Create festive decorations from recycled paper in this eco-friendly workshop with Amber Bicheno.

Openings

Season

28th November 2025
Wreath making participants with their finished wreaths

Craft a natural Christmas wreath using willow and foraged materials at this festive workshop.

Openings

Season

5th December 2025

Season

6th December 2025

Season

8th December 2025
Familes crafting with natural materials

Enjoy a festive family walk and craft session with natural decorations, cake and a hot drink.

Openings

Season

6th December 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

Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

Front of Venue

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

Hencote Glamping Village- Lodge with Hot Tub

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

The International Hotel

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

The White Hart

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

Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

Temple of Diana

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

Ramada Hotel Telford

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

TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

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 Malthouse Rooms

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

Lilleshall House

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

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.…

The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

The Hundred House Hotel

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

Coalport Station Holidays

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

Puddle Duck Cottages

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

Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

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…

Holiday Inn Telford

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

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Inspiration

  1. Celebrate Christmas & New Year at Hickory’s Smokehouse

    Round up your friends and family and make this festive season one to remember at Hickory’s Smokehouse.

    17 Nov 2025
  2. Christmas set to sparkle at Weston Park

    The festive season is set to sparkle at a glorious stately home with a fabulous Christmas Food and Gift Fayre running over two weekends.

    11 Nov 2025
  3. Christmas at the Zoo

    Exotic Zoo is opening a new Santa’s Grotto and Christmas Village for the festive season

    7 Nov 2025
  4. Wellington High Street Christmas Lights

    As the holiday season approaches, Telford's high streets will begin to be illuminated with festive splendour. 

     

    4 Nov 2025
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