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A season of wonder awaits

Inspiration

  1. Step into the wonder of the North Pole as Chelsea and Maxell Gardens are transformed with sparkling lights and enchanting festive projections.
    1. 19 Dec 202521 Dec 2025
  2. Join Cinderella and her friends in this magical fairy-tale for all the family.
    1. 16 Dec 20252 Jan 2026
  3. 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
  4. Step into a Victorian Christmas at Blists Hill with festive fun, food and cosy traditions.
    1. 3 Dec 202523 Dec 2025
  5. Two individuals kneeling in front of a Christmas tree.
    Wander through Attingham’s mansion, transformed with festive charm.
    1. 29 Nov 20251 Jan 2026

Things To Do Highlights

Wellington Orbit

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

Meet the Mini Moos

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

Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

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

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…

Airea51 main arena

AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

Enginuity

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

Telford T50 Walking Trail

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Telford's great outdoors with the T50 walking route.…

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…

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…

Coalport China Museum

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

Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

Alpaca Meet & Greet

The most intimate way to meet alpacas.

Nettie of the Gorge Floral Workshops

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

Lilleshall Hall Gardens

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

Golf Course

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

Footpath through woodland

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

The Liquor Lab

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

Exotic Zoo Wildlife Park

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

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

Mini Raft Hire

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

Lady at a bowling alley

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

Lucy Young Ceramics

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

Severn Valley Railway

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

What's On Highlights

Festive Gardens

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

Openings

4-8pm

19th December 2025-21st December 2025
The Polar Express™ Train Ride

All aboard The Polar Express™ for a magical Christmas journey to the North Pole

Openings

Season

21st November 2025-23rd December 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

28th August 2026-30th August 2026
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
Where's my Reindeer?

Help find Santa’s reindeer on a festive trail with Scrap and Fig at Attingham Park

Openings

Season

29th November 2025-1st January 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
Embers Fire Festival

Fire, food and music collide at Embers Fire Festival

Openings

11am - 9pm

2nd May 2026-3rd May 2026
Adam Purnell hosting a Fire Cooking Masterclass

Master open fire cooking on a Kadai with Adam Purnell at Embers Café

Openings

10am - 4pm

16th April 2026
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
Comic Con Midlands

Star guests, cosplay, panels and family fun at Telford International Centre

Openings

Season

5th September 2026-6th September 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
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
Spring Flowers Hand Tied Bouquet Workshop

Create a stunning hand-tied bouquet at Ironbridge Flower School

Openings

3-5pm

14th March 2026
AGBO Rally

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

Openings

8am -

22nd March 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
Weston Park Air Show International

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

Openings

8am -

19th June 2026-21st June 2026
Krazy Races

A Krazy soapbox derby is heading to Telford Town Park

Openings

10am - 4pm

12th July 2026
International Watercolour Masters

World-class watercolour workshops and exhibitions at Lilleshall Hall

Openings

Season

13th May 2026-22nd May 2026
Adam Purnell cooking on open flame

Take your fire-cooking skills to the next level with advanced tips and recipes

Openings

10am - 4pm

1st April 2026-2nd April 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
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
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

6th December 2025-24th 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

Where to Stay Highlights

Coalport Station Holidays

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

Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

Hencote Glamping Village- Lodge with Hot Tub

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

Puddle Duck Cottages

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

The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

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 White Hart

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

Premier Inn Newport Telford

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

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Welcome to Viaduct Guest House, set amid the renowned World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge,…

TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

Master Suite

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

Ramada Hotel Telford

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

YHA Coalbrookdale

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

Lilleshall House

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

The Hundred House Hotel

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

Hadley Park House

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

Front of Venue

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

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. Short breaks away in Telford in the New Year

    The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to take a short break and recharge after the busy holiday season.

    12 Dec 2025
  2. Christmas events open at Exotic Zoo

    A festive Christmas Village and Santa’s Grotto have officially opened at Exotic Zoo on selected dates across December.

    5 Dec 2025
  3. This Christmas, step into a world of festive wonder as Attingham Park brings you ‘A Very Attingham Christmas.’

    Join one of the most popular National Trust properties over the festive period.

    26 Nov 2025
  4. Santa needs YOU! Join the Royal Elf Force this Christmas

    Curious to know how Santa delivers gifts around the world in just one night, join the Royal Elf Force to find out. 

    26 Nov 2025
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