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  1. Create a stunning spring wreath with expert guidance from Nettie
    1. Free family fun with jousting, crafts and displays at Telford’s Spring Into St George’s Day.
      1. 25 Apr 2026
    2. Fire, food and music collide at Embers Fire Festival
      1. 2 May 20263 May 2026
    3. World-class model air show with aerial pyrotechnics at Weston Park.
      1. 19 Jun 202621 Jun 2026
    4. A Krazy soapbox derby is heading to Telford Town Park
      1. 12 Jul 2026
    5. 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

    Off exploring Ropewalk

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

    Airea51 main arena

    AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

    Telford Bike Hub

    Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

    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…

    Weston Park House & Gardens

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

    Golf Course

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

    Severn Valley Railway

    Step back in time for a whole day out on the award-winning Severn Valley Railway. Discover…

    Buildwas Abbey

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

    Hencote Vineyard & Estate

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

    Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

    A wild day out for all ages

    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…

    Lilleshall Hall Gardens

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

    Lady at a bowling alley

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

    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…

    Small Woods

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

    Frankly Farm Tours

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

    Meet the Mini Moos

    Meet, feed and pet Europe's smallest and cutest cows!

    Wellington Orbit

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

    Spa Treatments

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

    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…

    Basket Making at Vine Willow Wood

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

    Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

    Alpaca Meet & Greet

    The most intimate way to meet alpacas.

    What's On Highlights

    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
    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
    Willow flower decoration workshop

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

    Openings

    Season

    19th April 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 garden decorations workshop

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

    Openings

    Season

    14th June 2026
    International Watercolour Masters

    World-class watercolour workshops and exhibitions at Lilleshall Hall

    Openings

    Season

    13th May 2026-22nd May 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
    Embers Fire Festival

    Fire, food and music collide at Embers Fire Festival

    Openings

    11am - 9pm

    2nd May 2026-3rd May 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
    Night time at the Zoo

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

    Openings

    5pm - 10pm

    23rd May 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

    14th May 2026
    World Earth Weekend

    Celebrate World Earth Weekend at Hoo Zoo.

    Openings

    Season

    25th April 2026-26th April 2026
    The Mandalorian standing by a vehicle with a Hoo Zoo T-Rex behind.

    Get ready for Hoo-Fest: Comic-Con on the Zoo, a unique day where pop culture meets the animal world…

    Openings

    10am - 5pm

    6th April 2026
    Willow Bread Basket Workshop

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

    Openings

    Season

    12th July 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
    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
    Berry Basket Workshop

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

    Openings

    Season

    1st November 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
    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
    Comic Con Midlands

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

    Openings

    Season

    5th September 2026-6th September 2026
    An image made of multiple image of animals for World Civet Day

    Celebrate World Civet Day at Hoo Zoo with a special spotlight on these secretive and fascinating…

    Openings

    10am - 5pm

    4th April 2026
    Parklands Festival

    Three days of electronic music at Telford Town Park QEII Arena

    Openings

    Season

    19th June 2026-21st June 2026
    100% Badgers: Matt Hob

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

    Openings

    Season

    3rd May 2026

    Where to Stay Highlights

    Lilleshall House

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

    Badgers Wood

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

    Bedroom at Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

    Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

    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 outside of The Summer House

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

    Master Suite

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

    Premier Inn Newport Telford

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

    Front of Venue

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

    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…

    The White Hart

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

    Ramada Hotel Telford

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

    Hadley Park House

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

    The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

    Ironbridge Tiny Hideaway

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

    YHA Coalbrookdale

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

    The Hundred House Hotel

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

    Puddle Duck Cottages

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

    Ironbridge Holidays

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

    Temple of Diana

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

    The Malthouse Rooms

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

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    Inspiration

    1. Ironbridge View Townhouse crowned Self Catering Accommodation of the Year

      One of Telford’s standout places to stay has been celebrated at the West Midlands Tourism Awards.

      17 Mar 2026
    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. 

      11 Mar 2026
    3. A year to remember: Telford’s 2026 programme announced

      A year of family‑friendly events and festivals across Telford in 2026.

      25 Feb 2026
    4. Steampunk at Blists Hill Victorian Town

      Phased reopening plans announced for Ironbridge Gorge attractions in 2026.

      20 Feb 2026
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