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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

      Off exploring Ropewalk

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

      Telford Bike Hub

      Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

      Ironbridge Gorge Museums Enginuity

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

      Ironbridge Gorge Museums Coalport China Museum

      Marvel at spectacular creations, exquisite ceramics and extraordinary craftsmanship at Coalport…

      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…

      Footpath through woodland

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

      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…

      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…

      Team Photo with Animals

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

      The Old Coracle Shed

      The Ironbridge Coracle Trail is a very pleasant 20 minute walk along the River Severn between the…

      Ironbridge Gorge Museums Jackfield Tile Museum

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

      Buildwas Abbey

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

      Nettie of the Gorge Floral Workshops

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

      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

      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…

      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…

      Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

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

      Telford Town Park

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

      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…

      Hencote Vineyard & Estate

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

      What's On Highlights

      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
      The exterior of Wellington Orbit

      The Wellington Orbit is marking its 5th birthday with a special Open Weekend on Saturday 11 May and…

      Openings

      10:30am - 6pm

      11th May 2024-12th May 2024
      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…

      Openings

      Season

      27th May 2024-2nd June 2024
      a group taking part in late night pottery painting, the social craft.

      Late Night Pottery Painting @ Paint & Create - Bring along your friends for drinks, nibbles and…

      Openings

      7pm - 9pm

      19th June 2024

      7pm - 9pm

      12th July 2024

      7pm - 9pm

      22nd August 2024

      7pm - 9pm

      25th September 2024

      7pm - 9pm

      15th October 2024

      7pm - 9pm

      13th November 2024

      7pm - 9pm

      22nd November 2024

      7pm - 9pm

      26th November 2024

      7pm - 9pm

      29th November 2024

      7pm - 9pm

      3rd December 2024

      7pm - 9pm

      6th December 2024
      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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      Stall holder at Newport Food Frenzy

      Newport High Street will be filled with artisan producers today as the town is set to enjoy its 8th…

      Openings

      Season

      29th September 2024
      Adam Purnell cooking on open flame

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

      Openings

      10a, - 4pm

      31st July 2024
      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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      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 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
      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
      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
      Giant robot at Shropshire Camp Bestival

      Get ready to explore the wonderful world of Camp Bestival at Weston Park. Following a hugely…

      Openings

      Season

      15th August 2024-18th August 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

      Where to Stay Highlights

      Ramada Hotel Telford

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

      Coalport Station Holidays

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

      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 International Hotel

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

      The Malthouse Rooms

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

      Front of Venue

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

      Hadley Park House

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

      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 Hundred House Hotel

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

      The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

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

      Holiday Inn Telford

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

      hotel with path way at Goldstone

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

      YHA Coalbrookdale

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

      TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

      Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

      Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

      1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

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

      Puddle Duck Cottages

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

      Lilleshall House

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

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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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