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  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. A festival-style evening with live music, food and after-dark animal encounters.
    1. 23 May 2026
  3. Fire. Food. Music and Fun.
    1. World-class model air show with aerial pyrotechnics at Weston Park.
      1. 19 Jun 202621 Jun 2026
    2. A Krazy soapbox derby is heading to Telford Town Park
      1. 12 Jul 2026
    3. 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

    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…

    Lucy Young Ceramics

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

    Buildwas Abbey

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

    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…

    Nettie of the Gorge Floral Workshops

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

    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…

    Telford Bike Hub

    Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

    Telford Town Park

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

    Alpaca Meet & Greet

    The most intimate way to meet alpacas.

    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

    Spa Treatments

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

    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…

    Wellington Orbit

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

    Off exploring Ropewalk

    Severn Gorge Countryside Trust is an independent Charitable Trust and Limited Company. The Trust…

    Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

    XscapeNow

    Telford’s award winning escape room. Six different themed escape rooms

    Telford Town Park Waterplay

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

    Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

    A wild day out for all ages

    Weston Park House & Gardens

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

    Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

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

    The Old Coracle Shed

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

    Mini Raft Hire

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

    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…

    What's On Highlights

    Willow Bird Feeder Workshop

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

    Openings

    Season

    24th May 2026
    Princess Brunch at Hickory's Smokehouse

    A magical Princess Brunch with live characters, family dining and movie fun at Hickory’s.

    Openings

    Season

    24th May 2026
    Ironbridge Heritage Celebration Walk

    Follow the Iron Trail on a guided walk celebrating 40 years of the World Heritage Site.

    Openings

    Season

    29th 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
    Willow Bread Basket Workshop

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

    Openings

    Season

    12th July 2026
    Ironbridge WWII Weekend

    WWII re-enactment event in The Ironbridge Gorge

    Openings

    10am - 5pm

    23rd May 2026-24th May 2026
    Flight by Night - Evening Bat and Moth Walk

    Join a family‑friendly night walk to discover bats, owls and moths after dark.

    Openings

    Season

    29th May 2026
    Willow garden decorations workshop

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

    Openings

    Season

    14th June 2026
    Doggy brunch at Hickory's Smokehouse

    A pawsome Doggy Brunch with a scenic walk.

    Openings

    10am

    6th June 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
    Krazy Races

    A Krazy soapbox derby is heading to Telford Town Park

    Openings

    10am - 4pm

    12th July 2026
    Foraging basket workshop

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

    Openings

    Season

    20th September 2026
    Meerkat Mayhem at Exotic Zoo

    Meerkat Mayhem with special talks and feeding sessions.

    Openings

    11am - 4pm

    23rd May 2026-31st May 2026
    World Meerkat Weekend

    Discover fascinating facts about meerkat life in the wild, and take part in themed activities.

    Openings

    Season

    11th July 2026-12th July 2026
    Wolf Awareness Weekend

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

    Openings

    Season

    15th August 2026-16th August 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
    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
    Behind the Lens: Wildlife and Wonder with Andrew Fusek Peters

    Award-winning photographer Andrew Fusek Peters shares stories behind his wildlife images.

    Openings

    Season

    12th May 2026
    Spring Exhibition

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

    Openings

    Season

    3rd March 2026-31st May 2026
    Digbeth Dining Club

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

    Openings

    12 - 6pm

    11th July 2026-12th July 2026
    Berry Basket Workshop

    A beginner’s basketmaking course creating a small round willow basket.

    Openings

    Season

    1st November 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…

    Openings

    10am - 5pm

    29th August 2026-30th August 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
    Night time at the Zoo

    A festival-style evening with live music, food and after-dark animal encounters.

    Openings

    5pm - 10pm

    23rd May 2026

    Where to Stay Highlights

    Lilleshall House

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

    Holiday Inn Telford

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

    Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

    Coalport Station Holidays

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

    Bedroom at Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

    Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

    Master Suite

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

    Ironbridge Tiny Hideaway

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

    Badgers Wood

    Stay at Badgers Wood – Your Woodland Retreat Beside Hoo Zoo Nestled within a peaceful private…

    TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

    The outside of The Summer House

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

    The Hundred House Hotel

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

    The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

    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…

    Hadley Park House

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

    The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

    The International Hotel

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

    Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

    Puddle Duck Cottages

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

    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…

    News and blog

    Inspiration

    1. National Trust to reopen Ironbridge Gorge sites in phases from spring 2026

      The National Trust has confirmed further details on the phased reopening of Ironbridge Gorge sites, with several key attractions set to welcome visitors from May.

      29 Apr 2026
    2. XscapeNow launches new 'Sultan's Secret' attraction

      A six-figure immersive experience, a 90-minute adventure with live actors, and a UK-first finale set to put Telford firmly on the map.

      20 Apr 2026
    3. RAF Museum Midlands joint top of Which's best UK museums list

      The RAF Museum Midlands is proud to announce it has been awarded Which? Recommended Provider status in the prestigious ‘Best Museums and Galleries in the UK’ category.

      14 Apr 2026
    4. New Playground opens at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World

      Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World has announced the opening of an exciting new play area.

      8 Apr 2026
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