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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

      Buildwas Abbey

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

      Spa Treatments

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

      Hencote Vineyard & Estate

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

      Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

      Lilleshall Hall Gardens

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

      Telford Town Park Waterplay

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

      Ironbridge Gorge Museums Jackfield Tile Museum

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

      English Heritage Lilleshall Abbey

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

      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…

      Telford Town Park

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

      Footpath through woodland

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

      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…

      Ironbridge Gorge Museums The Old Furnace and Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

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

      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…

      Severn Valley Railway

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

      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…

      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…

      Wellington Orbit

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

      Frankly Alpacas Alpaca Picnic

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

      Telford Bike Hub

      Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

      Nettie of the Gorge Floral Workshops

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

      What's On Highlights

      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
      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
      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
      Summer hand tied bouquet workshop with Nettie of the Gorge

      Summer blooms are bursting with joy and its time to embrace the season and what better way than…

      Openings

      Season

      22nd June 2024
      a sip and paint class taking part in an event

      Have you always wanted to learn to paint? Or maybe you could use a little relaxation after a long…

      Openings

      7pm - 9pm

      5th July 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
      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
      A man is pictured driving a steam engine.

      Miniature steam engines roam around Blists Hill Victorian Town

      Openings

      10am - 5pm

      13th July 2024-14th July 2024
      Guitarist John Campbell pictured performing on stage

      Catch ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? when they come to town and relive the excitement and explosive stage…

      Openings

      7.30p,

      27th April 2024
      Female Chef in Train Carriage surrounded by customers sat down

      Welcome to The Polar Express™ Train Ride at Telford Steam Railway, an immersive re-creation…

      Openings

      Season

      22nd November 2024-23rd December 2024
      Race for Life Telford - 10k

      Walk, jog or run in a group or go solo to raise money for life-saving research.

      Openings

      9:30am

      26th May 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
      Cattle on show at Newport Show

      Newport Show is presented by Newport and District Agricultural Society and is a key date in the…

      Openings

      Season

      13th July 2024
      ELO Experience band pictured performing live music

      Clubfest 2024 promises an incredible, all-inclusive event that's not to be missed!

      Openings

      Season

      24th May 2024-28th May 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
      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
      Adam Purnell cooking over an open fire, meet on a spit

      Introduction to Fire Cooking - The basic fundamentals of cooking with fire, covering the essential…

      Openings

      10am - 4pm

      25th April 2024

      10am - 4pm

      14th May 2024

      10am - 4pm

      6th August 2024
      An illustration of lots of different dishes on a table with place settings in a Victorian style.

      The famous Mrs Beeton makes a special appearance at Blists Hill Victorian Town 25 May - 2 June,…

      Openings

      10am - 5pm

      25th May 2024-2nd 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
      An illustration of Doctor Dolittle with the animals

      Family theatre - Doctor Dolittle leads a simple life as the village doctor in sleepy…

      Openings

      3pm

      20th August 2024
      Two girls are playing in the sand with buckets and spades

      The seaside returns to Blists Hill Victorian Town in land-locked Shropshire for a second year!

      Openings

      10am - 5pm

      20th July 2024-3rd September 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
      Adam Purnell cooking on open flame

      Taking it to the next level - Intermediate class. This class skips the basics of fire management,…

      Openings

      10am - 4pm

      29th April 2024

      10a, - 4pm

      31st July 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

      Where to Stay Highlights

      Ironbridge Holidays

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

      The White Hart

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

      The Swan Taphouse

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

      Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

      Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

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

      1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

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

      Master Suite

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

      Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

      The Malthouse Rooms

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

      Hadley Park House

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

      hotel with path way at Goldstone

      Goldstone is an award winning Restaurant, Hotel & Garden situated in rural Shropshire about half…

      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…

      Coalport Station Holidays

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

      Holiday Inn Telford

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

      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…

      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…

      YHA Coalbrookdale

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

      The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

      Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

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      Inspiration

      1. 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
      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. 

        3 Apr 2024
      3. Easter fun at Weston Park

        Easter is fast approaching, with early Spring lambs and hopeful sunny skies, it's the perfect time to explore the 1,000 acres of estate.

        15 Mar 2024
      4. Have an Eggstraordinary Easter at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

        This Easter, Ironbridge Valley of Invention will host an array of eggstraordinary events for families.

        15 Mar 2024
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