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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. Wellington Late Night Market
      Wellington Late Night Market's are back with great entertainment, and delicious food, it’s the perfect night out with family and friends!
      1. 27 Jul 2024
      2. 29 Jun 202329 Jun 2024
      3. 31 Aug 2024
      4. 28 Sep 2024
    3. 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

    Ironbridge Gorge Museums Enginuity

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

    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…

    Hencote Vineyard & Estate

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

    Telford Town Park Waterplay

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

    Frankly Alpacas Alpaca Meet & Greet

    The perfect way to meet alpacas! Get up close and personal with our herd of 6 female and 3 male…

    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…

    Lady at a bowling alley

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

    Frankly Alpacas Alpaca Picnic

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

    Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

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

    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…

    The Old Coracle Shed

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

    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…

    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…

    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…

    Spa Treatments

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

    Off exploring Ropewalk

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

    Team Photo with Animals

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

    Wellington Orbit

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

    Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

    Telford Bike Hub

    Affordable bike hire in the heart of Telford Town Park.

    What's On Highlights

    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
    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
    festival goers pictured laughing and enjoying their experience.

    Soul Revolution is a transformational festival where holistic health, world music and community…

    Openings

    Season

    21st June 2024-24th June 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
    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
    Vegetables cooking on an open grill

    All about the veggies - Vegetables and fire are like a match made in heaven, yet the veg often gets…

    Openings

    10am - 4pm

    13th August 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

    6th August 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
    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 Doctor Dolittle with the animals

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

    Openings

    3pm

    20th August 2024
    Digbeth Dining Club

    Exciting news for Telford foodies! Digbeth Dining Club is coming to Telford Town Park on its…

    Openings

    12 - 7pm (last entry 6pm)

    8th June 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
    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
    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
    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
    Comic Con Midlands

    Monopoly Events is bringing Comic Con to Telford for the Midlands BIGGEST pop culture celebration!

    Openings

    Season

    15th June 2024-16th June 2024
    Adam Purnell pictured cooking over fire

    This is a great opportunity to learn how to utilise these Kamado Joe grills to their full…

    Openings

    10am - 4pm

    14th August 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
    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
    trays of potted plants ready to be taken home to your garden

    Are you looking for some late blooming plants to cheer your garden up after the Summer?

    Openings

    10.30am

    8th September 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
    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
    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
    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

    Where to Stay Highlights

    The Hundred House Hotel

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

    Coalport Station Holidays

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

    1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

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

    The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

    Puddle Duck Cottages

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

    The White Hart

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

    Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

    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 - Yurt

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

    The Swan Taphouse

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

    TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

    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 Malthouse Rooms

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

    Master Suite

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

    hotel with path way at Goldstone

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

    Ironbridge View Townhouse

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

    Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

    The International Hotel

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

    Lilleshall House

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

    Ironbridge Holidays

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

    Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

    Front of Venue

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

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    Inspiration

    1. Tantalise your taste buds this May Half Term at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

      This May half term, Ironbridge Valley of Invention is offering a jam-packed menu of events and activities inspired by the theme of food.

      16 May 2024
    2. Exploring Telford's Culinary Delights: Join the Shropshire Good Food Trail

      Indulge your taste buds and support local businesses as you embark on a culinary adventure across Telford. 

      16 May 2024
    3. 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
    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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