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  1. Create a stunning spring wreath with expert guidance from Nettie
    1. 28 Feb 2026
    2. 1 Mar 2026
    3. 21 Mar 2026
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    World-class snooker returns to Telford in 2026 as the Players Championship showcases the top 16 players from the one-year rankings in a week-long battle for the title.
    1. Fire, food and music collide at Embers Fire Festival
      1. 2 May 20263 May 2026
    2. World-class model air show with aerial pyrotechnics at Weston Park.
      1. 19 Jun 202621 Jun 2026
    3. A Krazy soapbox derby is heading to Telford Town Park
      1. 12 Jul 2026
    4. Hot air balloons in Telford Town Park arena
      Telford's annual Balloon Fiesta returns to Telford Town Park this August Bank Holiday
      1. 28 Aug 202630 Aug 2026

    Things To Do Highlights

    Alpaca Meet & Greet

    The most intimate way to meet alpacas.

    Mini Raft Hire

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

    Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

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

    Airea51 main arena

    AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

    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…

    Lilleshall Hall Gardens

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

    Weston Park House & Gardens

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

    Coalport China Museum

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

    Meet the Mini Moos

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

    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…

    English Heritage Lilleshall Abbey

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

    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…

    Wellington Orbit

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

    Telford Bike Hub

    Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

    Footpath through woodland

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

    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…

    Small Woods

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

    Golf Course

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

    Hencote Vineyard & Estate

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

    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…

    Frankly Farm Tours

    Intimate and personal animal encounters that are frankly unforgettable, in a beautiful setting.

    What's On Highlights

    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
    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
    Spring into St George's Day

    Free family fun with jousting, crafts and displays at Telford’s Spring Into St George’s Day.

    Openings

    Season

    25th April 2026
    Embers Fire Festival

    Fire, food and music collide at Embers Fire Festival

    Openings

    11am - 9pm

    2nd May 2026-3rd May 2026
    AGBO Rally

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

    Openings

    8am -

    22nd March 2026
    Spring Flowers Hand Tied Bouquet Workshop

    Create a stunning hand-tied bouquet at Ironbridge Flower School

    Openings

    3-5pm

    14th March 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
    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
    Reindeer sculpture workshop

    Create a festive willow reindeer in this beginner-friendly weaving workshop.

    Openings

    Season

    6th December 2026
    Spring Wreath Floral Workshop

    Create a stunning spring wreath with expert guidance from Nettie

    Openings

    2 - 4:30pm

    28th February 2026

    10am - 12:30pm

    1st March 2026

    10am - 12:30pm and 3pm - 5pm

    21st March 2026
    Krazy Races

    A Krazy soapbox derby is heading to Telford Town Park

    Openings

    10am - 4pm

    12th July 2026
    Spring Exhibition

    Spring Exhibition 2026 showcasing contemporary painting, printmaking and mixed media.

    Openings

    Season

    3rd March 2026-31st May 2026
    Willow garden decorations workshop

    A beginner-friendly willow weaving workshop to make a dragonfly and bird feeder.

    Openings

    Season

    14th June 2026
    Willow flower decoration workshop

    A relaxed willow weaving workshop to create a flower decoration for the garden.

    Openings

    Season

    19th April 2026
    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
    Parklands Festival

    Three days of electronic music at Telford Town Park QEII Arena

    Openings

    Season

    19th June 2026-21st June 2026
    Adam Purnell cooking over an open fire, meet on a spit

    Learn the art of cooking on fire with The Shropshire Lad at Embers Café

    Openings

    10am - 4pm

    12th March 2026-13th March 2026

    10am - 4pm

    14th May 2026
    Comic Con Midlands

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

    Openings

    Season

    5th September 2026-6th September 2026
    Willow Bird Feeder Workshop

    A beginner-friendly willow weaving workshop to make a fat ball bird feeder.

    Openings

    Season

    24th May 2026
    International Watercolour Masters

    World-class watercolour workshops and exhibitions at Lilleshall Hall

    Openings

    Season

    13th May 2026-22nd May 2026
    Camper Jam 2026

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

    Openings

    Season

    3rd July 2026-5th July 2026
    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

    Where to Stay Highlights

    Hadley Park House

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

    Master Suite

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

    The Hundred House Hotel

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

    Ramada Hotel Telford

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

    The Malthouse Rooms

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

    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…

    The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

    The outside of The Summer House

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

    Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

    Hencote Glamping Village- Lodge with Hot Tub

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

    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…

    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…

    TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

    The International Hotel

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

    1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

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

    Coalport Station Holidays

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

    Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

    Puddle Duck Cottages

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

    Ironbridge Holidays

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

    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…

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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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