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Inspiration

  1. Summer blooms are bursting with joy and its time to embrace the season and what better way than joining in the hand tied bouquet workshop with Nettie of the Gorge.
    1. 22 Jun 2024
  2. Cattle on show at Newport Show
    1. 13 Jul 2024
  3. One of the award-winning museums within the Ironbridge Valley of Invention, managed by the Ironbridge Gorge museum Trust. Discover how British tile designers fashioned our world at Jackfield Tile Museum. Experience some of the most beautiful tiles in the world, including designs by famous artists. Discover where natural resources met amazing skills, artistry and craft in a 19th-century creative hub. Explore galleries and room settings (Edwardian Tube Station, butchers and church) filled with tiles you can touch. See tiles by Salvador Dali and William Morris and Victorian tiles in an original, working factory. Take part in tile decorating workshops throughout school holiday periods (additional costs apply) and create designs of your own.
    1. Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, formerly known as Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom is a small family run zoo in Shropshire.
      1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
    2. Frankly Alpaca invites visitors to a special spring farm experience, offering the chance to meet cuddly lambs, cute alpacas, and mini moos.
      1. Walkers on the 50 walking route in Telford surrounded by bluebells
        This exciting event offers a range of guided walks for locals and visitors alike to explore the stunning scenery of Telford. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or a family looking for a fun day out, there is a walk to suit all abilities and interests.
        1. 27 May 20242 Jun 2024

      Things To Do Highlights

      Small Woods

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

      Lady at a bowling alley

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

      Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

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

      Frankly Alpacas Alpaca Picnic

      Imagine sitting with your family and friends on a bench in a tranquil and peaceful outdoor space,…

      Ironbridge Gorge Museums Jackfield Tile Museum

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

      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…

      Mini Raft Hire

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

      Young girl enjoying using the high ropes course.

      High Ropes.  Warm up on the lower section before heading to the “Leap of Faith” 10 metres off…

      Ironbridge Gorge Museums Enginuity

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

      Telford Town Park Waterplay

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

      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…

      Footpath through woodland

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

      Ironbridge Gorge Museums Blists Hill Victorian Town

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

      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…

      Off exploring Ropewalk

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

      Arthurs Kitchen at Fordhall Organic Farm

      As England’s first community owned farm, Fordhall is a great place for a day out for the whole…

      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

      Team Photo with Animals

      Exotic Zoo is a family favourite and award winning small zoo that has topped trip advisor for many…

      English Heritage Lilleshall Abbey

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

      Lilleshall Hall Gardens

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

      Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

      Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, formerly known as Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom is a small family run zoo in…

      Hencote Vineyard & Estate

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

      Some of the locomotives that may be seen at Telford Steam Railway

      Telford Steam Railway operates every Sunday and Bank Holiday from Easter until the end of September…

      What's On Highlights

      Jurassic Park film logo

      BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Watch the 1993 smash hit, Jurassic Park, on a huge outdoor cinema screen…

      Openings

      8.30pm

      24th August 2024
      Adam Purnell cooking over an open fire

      Kadai Firebowl masterclass - This class has a 100% focus on open fire cooking on a Kadai. This is a…

      Openings

      10am - 4pm

      7th August 2024
      Ranger vehicles and dinosaur shown in the grounds

      From Jurassic Park cars to roaming dinosaurs and Fossil hunters all set amongst one of the largest…

      Openings

      10am - 5pm

      6th May 2024
      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…

      Openings

      Season

      9th June 2024
      1 mile marker of the races

      Kickass are bringing their annual 10k trail run around to the historic ground of Weston Park

      Openings

      Race start times 9.30am

      17th November 2024
      A table of fire cooked food

      It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby…

      Openings

      10am - 4pm

      18th June 2024
      Weston Park International Air Show

      Prepare to be dazzled, enthralled and mesmerised at the 2024 Air Show – International!

      Openings

      10am - 5.30pm

      14th June 2024-16th June 2024
      A photo from the inside of a previous show showing visitors and a red performance Honda on display

      Japanese Performance Show, the only indoor Jap car show in the UK

      Openings

      10am - 4pm

      18th August 2024
      Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron buildings pictured through trees and greenery

      For one day only entry to Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron will be free as it hosts a special day-long…

      Openings

      10am - 5pm

      27th July 2024
      a cartoon picture of Santa sitting in a beach chair on a beach with a drink in a coconut in his hand.  He's wearing his santa hat with shorts and t-sh

      Come along for a unique experience at Hoo Zoo. See Santa as he visits his furry and feathered…

      Openings

      10am - 5pm

      22nd June 2024
      Three Oddsocks cast members dressed in togas

      Julius Caesar - the most famous political coup in literature is given the Oddsocks treatment

      Openings

      7.30pm

      7th July 2024
      Children's dog competes at the Victorian Dog Show at Blists Hill Victorian Town

      Celebrate your four-legged companion at the annual Victorian Dog Show at Blists Hill Victorian…

      Openings

      Season

      8th June 2024-9th June 2024
      an example of glass fusing showing a colourful campervan

      Glass Fusing @ Paint & Create - Bring along your friends for drinks, nibbles and glass fusing in a…

      Openings

      7pm - 9pm

      5th June 2024

      7pm - 9pm

      3rd October 2024

      7pm - 9pm

      6th November 2024

      7pm - 9pm

      27th November 2024
      Large bubble blower with Waters Edge Festival sign in the background

      Join Red Rooster Events for their 4th Water's Edge Festival. A fantastic day packed full of no…

      Openings

      Season

      14th September 2024
      Image from Ironbridge Brass Band Festival 2023

      Head to the historic setting of Coalbrookdale to enjoy a weekend of performances from some of the…

      Openings

      Season

      13th July 2024-14th July 2024
      1940s Telford Steam Railway

      1940s throwback weekend hosted by Telford Steam Railway

      Openings

      Season

      24th August 2024-25th August 2024
      Two shire horses are pictured pulling a passenger cart through the streets of Blists Hill Victorian Town

      The sound of hooves will ring out on the cobbled streets of Blists Hill Victorian Town.

      Openings

      10am - 5pm

      11th May 2024-12th May 2024
      An illustration of a woolly mammoth with Nigel's headshot inserted

      Nigel Marven IS BACK and this time he’s helping Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World celebrate the Ice Age!

      Openings

      10am - 5pm

      1st June 2024-2nd June 2024
      Women in costume compete in egg'n'spoon race at Blists Hill Victorian Town.

      Blists Hill Victorian Town's annual sports weekend returns with the opportunity for visitors to…

      Openings

      Season

      15th June 2024-16th June 2024
      Ticket holders enjoying the display in the night sky

      The organisers of the Weston Park Air Show International bring you a very special aerial show on…

      Openings

      9.30pm - 10.45pm

      15th June 2024
      A man is seen standing on the back of a steam engine, driving it down the road at Blists Hill Victorian Town

      The annual steam gala weekend is coming back to Blists Hill Victorian Town this August!

      Openings

      10am - 5pm

      10th August 2024-11th August 2024
      Summer dried wreath workshop with Nettie of the Gorge

      Celebrate the beauty of Summer blooms with a Summer Wreath Making experience with Nettie of the…

      Openings

      Season

      8th June 2024
      Steampunk festival attendees at Blists Hill Victorian Town wearing steampunk costumes

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

      Openings

      Season

      29th June 2024-30th June 2024
      The music stage and enthusiastic audience at CamperJam

      Camper Jam is a friendly, fun filled show with a chilled out, take it easy vibe.

      Openings

      Season

      5th July 2024-7th July 2024

      Where to Stay Highlights

      The International Hotel

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

      Coalport Station Holidays

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

      Ironbridge Holidays

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

      The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

      At The Barn at Lees Farm, we believe in business done sustainably, from being environmentally…

      Ironbridge View Townhouse

      Ironbridge View Townhouse is an award winning luxury, self- catering holiday home. Stunning views…

      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 Swan Taphouse

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

      The Hundred House Hotel

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

      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 Grange - Hencote- A Georgian Farmhouse

      The Grange is a newly resorted Georgian Farmhouse which can cater up to 14 guests across 7 en suite…

      Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

      The White Hart

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

      Hencote Glamping Village- Lodge with Hot Tub

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

      Lilleshall House

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

      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…

      Ramada Hotel Telford

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

      Front of Venue

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

      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…

      YHA Coalbrookdale

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

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      Inspiration

      1. Local artists invited to participate in the Footprint Gallery open exhibition

        The Footprint Gallery beckons artists from near and far to contribute their work for their upcoming Open Exhibition.

        25 Apr 2024
      2. A free exhibition exploring the science of iron is now open in Coalbrookdale

        Go on a journey from iron’s origins in space billions of years ago through to its use by humankind and in the Ironbridge Gorge. 

        24 Apr 2024
      3. Strategic plan to boost Telford and Wrekin's visitor economy approved

        Approval for a Telford Destination Management Plan (DMP) has been granted marking a significant step forward to driving economic growth and enhancing the borough's appeal as a visitor destination.

        11 Apr 2024
      4. 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. 

        3 Apr 2024
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