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  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.

        Things To Do Highlights

        Buildwas Abbey

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

        Telford Bike Hub

        Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

        Frankly Alpacas Alpaca Picnic

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

        Ironbridge Gorge Museums Enginuity

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

        Mini Raft Hire

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

        Spa Treatments

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

        Telford Town Park

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

        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…

        Wellington Orbit

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

        Team Photo with Animals

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

        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…

        Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

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

        English Heritage Lilleshall Abbey

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

        Ironbridge Gorge Museums Blists Hill Victorian Town

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

        Airea51 main arena

        AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

        Lilleshall Hall Gardens

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

        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…

        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…

        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…

        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 Town Park Waterplay

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

        Off exploring Ropewalk

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

        Lady at a bowling alley

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

        Ironbridge Gorge Museums Jackfield Tile Museum

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

        What's On Highlights

        Walking through Wellington

        Get your walking boots ready, Wellington Walking Festival is back for it's 13th year!  Explore 33…

        Openings

        Season

        11th September 2024-17th September 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
        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
        A contemporary artwork depicting two horses.

        Another stunning collection of animal artwork

        Openings

        Open daily 11am - 4pm

        28th March 2024-25th April 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
        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 velociraptor pictured in front of the Jurassic park gate.

        Come to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World for a fantastic weekend of all things Dinosaur!!

        Openings

        10am - 5pm

        24th August 2024-26th August 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
        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
        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
        Vine Willow Wood Foraging Basket Workshop

        Learn how to make your own rustic frame basket.

        Openings

        Season

        28th 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
        DJ in DJ Booth with red lasers surrounding him

        Head to Telford Town Park QEII Arena for a weekend of electronic music with Audio Tek…

        Openings

        2-11pm

        22nd June 2024-23rd 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
        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
        1940s Telford Steam Railway

        1940s throwback weekend hosted by Telford Steam Railway

        Openings

        Season

        24th August 2024-25th August 2024
        A wild west gun shooter pictured in full costume

        Come along this Independence Day Weekend to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World and celebrate all things…

        Openings

        10am - 5pm

        6th July 2024-7th 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
        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
        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
        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
        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
        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

        Where to Stay Highlights

        hotel with path way at Goldstone

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

        Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

        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…

        Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

        Front of Venue

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

        Master Suite

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

        Hadley Park House

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

        Coalport Station Holidays

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

        The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

        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,…

        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…

        Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

        The International Hotel

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

        Puddle Duck Cottages

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

        The outside of The Summer House

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

        Ramada Hotel Telford

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

        Hencote Glamping Village- Lodge with Hot Tub

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

        The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

        Lilleshall House

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

        The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

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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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