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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. Join Cinderella and her friends in this magical fairy-tale for all the family.
      1. 16 Dec 20252 Jan 2026
    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. Step into a Victorian Christmas at Blists Hill with festive fun, food and cosy traditions.
      1. 3 Dec 202523 Dec 2025
    4. 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

    Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

    Buildwas Abbey

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

    Spa Treatments

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

    Telford Town Park Waterplay

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

    Telford Town Park

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

    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…

    Wellington Orbit

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

    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…

    Lucy Young Ceramics

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

    Wellington Orbit

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

    Mini Raft Hire

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

    The Old Coracle Shed

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

    Basket Making at Vine Willow Wood

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

    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

    Lilleshall Hall Gardens

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

    The Liquor Lab

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

    English Heritage Lilleshall Abbey

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

    Nettie of the Gorge Floral Workshops

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

    Telford T50 Walking Trail

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

    Alpaca Meet & Greet

    The most intimate way to meet alpacas.

    Frankly Farm Tours

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

    What's On Highlights

    A group of walkers

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

    Openings

    Season

    10th January 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
    Krazy Races

    A Krazy soapbox derby is heading to Telford Town Park

    Openings

    10am - 4pm

    12th July 2026
    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
    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
    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
    International Watercolour Masters

    World-class watercolour workshops and exhibitions at Lilleshall Hall

    Openings

    Season

    13th May 2026-22nd May 2026
    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
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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
    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
    Comic Con Midlands

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

    Openings

    Season

    5th September 2026-6th September 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
    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 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
    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
    Parklands Festival

    Three days of electronic music at Telford Town Park QEII Arena

    Openings

    Season

    19th June 2026-21st June 2026
    Willow Weaving

    Learn different willow weaving techniques to create bird feeders

    Openings

    Season

    19th February 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
    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
    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
    Embers Fire Festival

    Fire, food and music collide at Embers Fire Festival

    Openings

    11am - 9pm

    2nd May 2026-3rd May 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
    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
    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

    Step behind the door at Sunnycroft this December for a special behind-the-scenes experience.

    Openings

    Season

    5th December 2025-23rd December 2025

    Where to Stay Highlights

    Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

    Premier Inn Newport Telford

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

    Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

    Holiday Inn Telford

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

    The International Hotel

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

    Ramada Hotel Telford

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

    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,…

    The Malthouse Rooms

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

    The Swan Taphouse

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

    The Hundred House Hotel

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

    Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

    Front of Venue

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

    Lilleshall House

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

    Temple of Diana

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

    The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

    The White Hart

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

    Puddle Duck Cottages

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

    YHA Coalbrookdale

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

    Coalport Station Holidays

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

    1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

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

    Ironbridge Holidays

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

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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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