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Inspiration

  1. Walkers on the 50 walking route in Telford surrounded by bluebells
    A week-long celebration of walking, wellbeing and the great outdoors.
    1. 25 May 202631 May 2026
  2. Free family fun with jousting, crafts and displays at Telford’s Spring Into St George’s Day.
    1. 25 Apr 2026
  3. Fire, food and music collide at Embers Fire Festival
    1. 2 May 20263 May 2026
  4. World-class model air show with aerial pyrotechnics at Weston Park.
    1. 19 Jun 202621 Jun 2026
  5. A Krazy soapbox derby is heading to Telford Town Park
    1. 12 Jul 2026
  6. 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

Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

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…

Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

A wild day out for all ages

Hencote Vineyard & Estate

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

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…

Lucy Young Ceramics

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

Frankly Farm Tours

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

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…

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

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.…

Weston Park House & Gardens

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

Wellington Orbit

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

Lady at a bowling alley

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

Footpath through woodland

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

Golf Course

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

Alpaca Meet & Greet

The most intimate way to meet alpacas.

Telford Town Park

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

Airea51 main arena

AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

Buildwas Abbey

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

Basket Making at Vine Willow Wood

Daisy Askins offers workshops in willow weaving and basketmaking in the Ironbridge 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…

English Heritage Lilleshall Abbey

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

What's On Highlights

Marvellous Mammals: Family Friendly Walk

Explore woodland wildlife with a guided family walk at Jiggers Bank and Loamhole Dingle.

Openings

Season

27th May 2026
Family Friendly Welly Walk

Join a family‑friendly welly walk exploring watery wildlife at Loamhole Dingle.

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26th May 2026
A Night of Irish Music with World-Record Guitarist Dave Browne

Enjoy a night of live music at Hoo Zoo

Openings

Season

2nd May 2026-4th May 2026
Walkers on the 50 walking route in Telford surrounded by bluebells

A week-long celebration of walking, wellbeing and the great outdoors. 

Openings

Season

25th May 2026-31st May 2026
Santa & Mrs Claus: Festive Fun at Hoo Zoo

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

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Season

5th December 2026-23rd December 2026
Armed Forces Day Telford

Armed Forces Family Fun Day returns to Telford for the national Armed Forces Day celebration.

Openings

11am - 4pm

28th June 2026
World Parrot Weekend

A colourful spotlight on some of the world’s most intelligent and charismatic birds.

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30th May 2026-31st May 2026
Willow Bread Basket Workshop

A beginner-friendly basketmaking course using traditional willow weaving techniques.

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Season

12th July 2026
Wolf Awareness Weekend

Discover wolves at Hoo Zoo with activities and insights into their behaviour and pack life.

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Season

15th August 2026-16th August 2026
Willow Bird Feeder Workshop

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

Openings

Season

24th May 2026
100% Badgers: Matt Hob

A night of comedy from the sell out Edinburgh Fringe stand-up show.

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Season

3rd May 2026
Foraging basket workshop

Learn willow weaving and make a rustic frame basket for everyday use.

Openings

Season

20th September 2026
Krazy Races

A Krazy soapbox derby is heading to Telford Town Park

Openings

10am - 4pm

12th July 2026
Willow garden decorations workshop

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

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Season

14th June 2026
A wild west gun shooter pictured in full costume

 Yeehaw, partner! Saddle up for a Wild West Weekend at Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

Openings

10am - 5pm

4th July 2026-5th July 2026
Butterfly Awareness Weekend

Experience the brand new butterfly walkthrough at Hoo Zoo.

Openings

Season

23rd May 2026-24th May 2026
World Earth Weekend

Celebrate World Earth Weekend at Hoo Zoo.

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Season

25th April 2026-26th April 2026
Digbeth Dining Club

A day of incredible street food, great music, and unbeatable vibes.

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12 - 6pm

11th July 2026-12th July 2026
Polynesian Party

A vibrant Polynesian Party at Hoo Zoo with themed activities and family‑friendly fun.

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Season

18th July 2026-19th July 2026
Weston Park Air Show International

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

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8am -

19th June 2026-21st June 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
An illustration of a woolly mammoth with Nigel's headshot inserted

Experience Prehistoric Park with Nigel Marven LIVE at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, where the…

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10am - 5pm

29th August 2026-30th August 2026
Willow flower decoration workshop

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

Openings

Season

19th April 2026
Hoo Zoo Big Birthday Bash

Join Hoo for their Big Birthday Bash, a weekend of celebrations marking another amazing year at Hoo…

Openings

Season

2nd May 2026-4th May 2026

Where to Stay Highlights

Ramada Hotel Telford

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

The International Hotel

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

Hencote Glamping Village- Lodge with Hot Tub

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

TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

The Malthouse Rooms

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

The outside of The Summer House

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

Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

The Hundred House Hotel

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

Bedroom at Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

Master Suite

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

Lilleshall House

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

Coalport Station Holidays

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

YHA Coalbrookdale

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

Hadley Park House

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

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…

1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

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

Holiday Inn Telford

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

Ironbridge Tiny Hideaway

Romantic hillside hideaway with views of Ironbridge and easy access to the Wharfage.

Premier Inn Newport Telford

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

Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

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. Get ready to tumble down the rabbit hole at Weston this Easter

    A magical Easter adventure awaits at Weston Park this Easter. 

    27 Mar 2026
  2. Easter at the Smokehouse

    Easter is almost here and there’s no better excuse to gather your favourite people and head to the smokehouse.

    27 Mar 2026
  3. Easter adventures in Ironbridge with free National Trust access for pass holders

    Ironbridge is set to welcome visitors this Easter, with spring walks, scenic cycle routes and a great choice of independent shops, cafés and places to eat offering plenty to enjoy in and around the Gorge.

    27 Mar 2026
  4. Easter fun at Exotic Zoo

    Easter animal encounters and family fun at Exotic Zoo

    20 Mar 2026
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