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Inspiration

  1. Halloween fun at Apley with pumpkin picking, games, carving and the Pumpkin Express.
    1. 10 Oct 202631 Oct 2026
  2. Light up the night at Telford Town Park Dark Run and support local children.
    1. 24 Oct 2026
  3. Halloween fun after dark with spooky activities at Exotic Zoo.
    1. 30 Oct 202631 Oct 2026
  4. Child dressed up for Halloween
    Halloween fun at Wonderland with spooky treats, live actors and themed activities.
    1. 24 Oct 202631 Oct 2026
  5. Pick pumpkins, sip spiced gin and enjoy autumn fun at Wrekin Spirit’s family-friendly patch
    1. 9 Oct 202631 Oct 2026
  6. Enjoy a seasonal garden tour with Head Gardener Anna Krapivina, followed by lunch.
    1. 11 Nov 2026

Things To Do Highlights

Telford Town Park

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

Basket Making at Vine Willow Wood

Daisy Askins offers workshops in willow weaving and basketmaking in the Ironbridge Gorge.

Airea51 main arena

AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

Wellington Orbit

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

Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

Get closer to the metal that makes our world at the National Trust’s Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron. 

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…

Lady at a bowling alley

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

Off exploring Ropewalk

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

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…

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…

Lucy Young Ceramics, Maws Craft Centre, Ironbridge

Discover the joy of pottery at Lucy Young Ceramics, based at the historic Maws Craft Centre in…

Blists Hill Victorian Town

Step into the sights, sounds and stories of Ironbridge Gorge’s industrial past with a visit to the…

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…

Spa Treatments

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

A woman smiling with a hand made Christmas wreath

Create a luxury Christmas wreath with expert guidance in Ironbridge 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…

Small Woods

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

XscapeNow

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

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

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…

The Iron Bridge Tollhouse

Cross the iconic Iron Bridge and discover its story in the historic Tollhouse.

Buildwas Abbey

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

What's On Highlights

Reindeer sculpture workshop

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

Openings

Season

6th December 2026
Alternative Craft and Small Business Market

Handmade artisan goods, tarot readings, family activities and more...

Openings

Season

31st October 2026
Jack and the Beanstalk

A giant 3D adventure! Jack and the Beanstalk panto comes to Telford this Christmas.

Openings

Various performance times available

17th December 2026-2nd January 2027
Embers Fire Festival

A festival of fire cooking, live music and family entertainment in the Ironbridge Gorge.

Openings

11am - 9pm

1st May 2027-2nd May 2027
Festival Launch

Wellington Walking Festival is back this year with another varied programme of walks to suit all…

Openings

Season

14th September 2027-20th September 2027
Patrick Monahan - The Good, The Pat and The Ugly

Sharp, observational comedy on life’s mishaps.

Openings

Season

12th November 2026
Exotic Boo at the Zoo: Nighttime spooktacular

Halloween fun after dark with spooky activities at Exotic Zoo.

Openings

6-8:30pm

30th October 2026-31st October 2026
A woman smiling with a hand made Christmas wreath

Join Nettie and create a festive wreath for your home.

Openings

2:30pm

20th November 2026-21st November 2026

2:30pm

27th November 2026-28th November 2026

2:30pm

4th December 2026

2:30pm

11th December 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

5th December 2026-23rd December 2026
Telford Ice Rink staff dressed up for Halloween

Spooky skating, themed music and Halloween surprises at Telford Ice Rink.

Openings

Season

30th October 2026
Telford Town Park Dark Run

Light up the night at Telford Town Park Dark Run and support local children.

Openings

Season

24th October 2026
The Snowman in concert

A magical festive concert featuring The Snowman™ and live music.

Openings

Season

20th December 2026
Berry Basket Workshop

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

Openings

Season

1st November 2026
Apley Farm Shop Christmas Market

Get into the Christmas spirit at Apley’s festive Christmas Market.

Openings

Season

21st November 2026-22nd November 2026
Telford Festive Gardens

Step into a festive wonderland with dazzling lights and magical Christmas scenes.

Openings

The Gardens will open following Carol-oke in Southwater Square at 7pm

10th December 2026

4-8pm

11th December 2026-13th December 2026

SEND night: 4-8pm

17th December 2026

4-8pm

18th December 2026-20th December 2026

4-8pm

20th December 2026

SEND night: 4-8pm

21st December 2026
Motherhood

A moving and humorous look at motherhood from Elli Mackenzie.

Openings

Season

13th November 2026
A schoolgirl with a long plait faces away from the camera towards a row of houses which have graffiti on them. The girl is wearing a backpack with a b

Darkly comic drama about a teenager navigating life inside a doomsday cult.

Openings

Season

30th October 2026
A man and a woman wearing green medic uniforms hold a mirror in which is the reflection of a man wearing a silky blue robe and applying make-up.

A heart warming and hilarious village fête drama featuring an unexpected drag queen.

Openings

Season

14th November 2026
Christmas at Exotic Zoo

Meet Santa, explore the zoo, and enjoy festive fun at Exotic Zoo this Christmas

Openings

Daily 11am - 4pm, special Christmas events see details

5th December 2026-24th December 2026
Lunch with Weston's Head Gardener

Enjoy a seasonal garden tour with Head Gardener Anna Krapivina, followed by lunch.

Openings

Season

11th November 2026
Halloween at Exotic Zoo

Spooktacular Halloween half-term fun for all the family at Exotic Zoo.

Openings

6-8:30pm

24th October 2026-1st November 2026
Apley Farm Shop Nature Trail

Help find the missing magic seeds on a fun, family-friendly nature trail at Apley

Openings

Season

23rd April 2026-31st December 2026
Pumpkin patch photo opportunity

Pick pumpkins, meet lambs and sample Pumpkin Spiced Gin at Little Wytheford Farm.

Openings

Season

9th October 2026-31st October 2026
Jackfield Band Christmas Concert

Celebrate the season with Jackfield Band's festive Christmas concert

Openings

Season

13th December 2026

Where to Stay Highlights

The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

Premier Inn Newport Telford

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

The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

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…

Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

The International Hotel

Central Telford hotel near the International Centre with parking, breakfast and leisure access.

Chauffeurs Loft

Relaxing retreat with valley views in historic Coalbrookdale.

1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

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

Temple of Diana

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

Badgers Wood

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

Lilleshall House

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

TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

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…

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…

The White Hart

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

Ironbridge Tiny Hideaway

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

Puddle Duck Cottages

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

Coalport Station Holidays

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

News and blog

Inspiration

  1. Embers Fire Festival returns to Ironbridge Gorge for May Bank Holiday 2027

    Embers Fire Festival will return to the Ironbridge Gorge over May Bank Holiday in 2027. 

    23 Sep 2026
  2. A year of events returns to Telford and Wrekin in 2027

    With another successful summer of events drawing thousands of visitors to the Borough, many of Telford and Wrekin's most popular events are confirmed to return in 2027.

    21 Sep 2026
  3. Telford Krazy Races returns by popular demand in 2027

    One of Telford's most popular family events is set to return to Telford Town Park next year. 

    1 Oct 2026
  4. A giant Christmas adventure is coming to Telford — Don't miss this year's panto!

    Fee-fi-fo-fum, the panto season is nearly here and this year it's bigger than ever.

    4 Sep 2026
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