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  1. Little boy in red arrows overalls stood in front of an old plane
    The RAF Cosford Air Show will include an action-packed flying display, including powerful demonstrations of modern military aircraft from the Royal Air Force and international military partners. There will be captivating appearances from iconic vintage aircraft from throughout the history of aviation and adrenaline pumping aerobatic displays.  On the ground, there will be a huge assortment on static display for you to view up close, including some which you will be able to sit inside.
    1. Enjoy a unique evening at Exotic Zoo featuring live acoustic music, delicious food, and the chance to encounter animals after dark.
      1. A man in a blue apron building with clay
        Learn the basics of pinch pots, slab pots and coil pots from the museums talented demonstrators before creating your own clay items.
        1. 15 Jun 2025
      2. As part of Merrythought’s 95th anniversary celebrations, a special exhibition opens at the historic Museum of the Gorge
        1. 12 Apr 202528 Sep 2025
      3. Hot air balloons in Telford Town Park arena
        Telford's annual Balloon Fiesta returns to Telford Town Park this August Bank Holiday
        1. 22 Aug 202524 Aug 2025
      4. Ironbridge Coracle Regatta
        The Ironbridge Coracle Regatta, hosted on the picturesque River Severn, right next to the iconic Iron Bridge is making a return this September.
        1. 14 Sep 2025

      Things To Do Highlights

      Weston Park House & Gardens

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

      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…

      Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

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

      Exotic Zoo Wildlife Park

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

      Blists Hill Victorian Town

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

      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…

      Telford T50 Walking Trail

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

      Buildwas Abbey

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

      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!

      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.…

      Two Suri Alpacas

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

      Telford Bike Hub

      Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

      Wellington Orbit

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

      Telford Town Park

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

      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…

      Airea51 main arena

      AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

      Telford Coronation Walks

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

      Alpaca Meet & Greet

      The most intimate way to meet alpacas.

      Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

      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…

      What's On Highlights

      Comic Con Midlands

      Monopoly Events is bringing Comic Con to Telford for the Midlands BIGGEST pop culture celebration!

      Openings

      Season

      27th September 2025-28th September 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
      A woven tree

      Learn to create a beautiful 3D tree within a landscape weaving of your own design

      Openings

      Season

      12th July 2025
      Ironbridge Coracle Regatta

      The Ironbridge Coracle Regatta, hosted on the picturesque River Severn, right next to the iconic…

      Openings

      11am - 4pm

      14th September 2025
      Steampunk festival attendees at Blists Hill Victorian Town wearing steampunk costumes

      Step into 'The Town that Never Was', for a weekend in the retro-futuristic world of Steampunk.

      Openings

      Season

      5th July 2025-6th July 2025
      Paints and brushes

      A beginner painting evening based on the natural world learning to use unconventional painting…

      Openings

      Season

      8th August 2025
      Classic Motor Day at Apley

      Local enthusiasts will show off their classic vehicles and share their passion, at this popular…

      Openings

      10am - 3pm (cars arrival from 8.30am)

      20th July 2025
      Participants in Oakengates Carnival dressed as butterflies

      Head to Oakengates on Saturday 12 July for its annual Carnival and a packed day of entertainment.

      Openings

      Season

      12th July 2025
      Willow Weaving

      Learn different willow weaving techniques to create bird feeders

      Openings

      Season

      19th February 2026
      Pottery Wheel-Throwing with Lucy Young Ceramics

      Step into the world of clay and creativity with a hands-on pottery taster session led by the super…

      Openings

      18 June 2025,13:00 - 14:30

      18th June 2025

      25 June 2025,13:00 - 14:30

      25th June 2025

      02 July 2025,13:00 - 14:30

      2nd July 2025
      A man in a blue apron building with clay

      Learn the basics of pinch pots, slab pots and coil pots from the museums talented demonstrators…

      Openings

      Season

      15th June 2025
      Image from Ironbridge Brass Band Festival 2023

      A landmark event in the brass band calendar and in the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge, the…

      Openings

      Season

      12th July 2025-13th July 2025
      Flight by Night - Evening Bat Walk

      Beautiful bats, hooting owls and magnificent moths, come and see what we discover after the sun has…

      Openings

      Season

      19th September 2025
      Olympian Mixed Eights racing at Ironbridge Regatta

      Enjoy a weekend of competitive rowing on the River Severn.

      Openings

      Season

      28th June 2025-29th June 2025
      Gelli plate printing

      A introduction to Gelli Printing with a botanical theme.

      Openings

      Season

      22nd October 2025
      HMS Pinafore Outdoor Theatre Performance

      Enjoy an outdoor performance of HMS Pinafore, featuring sharp dialogue, catchy tunes, and a…

      Openings

      Season

      9th August 2025
      Adam Purnell cooking over an open fire, meet on a spit

      Join The Shropshire Lad 'Adam Purnell' to learn the basics of cooking on fire.

      Openings

      10am - 4pm

      18th September 2025
      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
      Beginner Foraging Walk

      Enjoy a lovely walk through meadows and woodlands learning to observe, identify and use what you…

      Openings

      Season

      27th August 2025
      Victorian Blacksmith Experience Day

      Experience the life of a Victorian Blacksmith in this fantastic opportunity at Blists Hill…

      Openings

      10am - 4pm

      26th June 2025

      10am - 4pm

      27th June 2025

      10am - 4pm

      9th July 2025

      10am - 4pm

      26th September 2025

      10am - 4pm

      8th October 2025

      10am - 4pm

      9th October 2025
      The Merrythought Exhibition

      As part of Merrythought’s 95th anniversary celebrations, a special exhibition opens at the historic…

      Openings

      Season

      12th April 2025-28th September 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

      22nd August 2025-24th August 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
      Into the Woods

      Into the Woods Musical production

      Openings

      Season

      11th July 2025-13th July 2025

      Where to Stay Highlights

      Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

      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…

      Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

      Coalport Station Holidays

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

      The Hundred House Hotel

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

      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 View Townhouse

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

      The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

      Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

      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…

      The International Hotel

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

      Ironbridge Holidays

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

      Front of Venue

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

      Master Suite

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

      The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

      Lilleshall House

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

      Hadley Park House

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

      Holiday Inn Telford

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

      The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

      The Swan Taphouse

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

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      Inspiration

      1. Your ultimate guide to Telford Balloon Fiesta 2025

        Get ready for a sky full of colour and a weekend packed with fun

        25 Apr 2025
      2. Walkers looking at a map on the T50 walking trail

        It's time to get outdoors with a packed programme of free activities for all ages, abilities and interests. 

        24 Apr 2025
      3. Final Wellington Late Night announced ahead of the markets refurbishment

        One last hurrah before refurbishment begins at Wellington Market

        23 Apr 2025
      4. SKY REACH - Leap of Faith

        Telford Aerial Adventure is a unique activity that will test nerves, burn off energy and push physical and mental limits. The friendly team gently encourage participants to face their fears and ge..

        2 Apr 2025
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