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Have an Eggs-traodinary Easter in Telford. 

Inspiration

  1. The Mandalorian standing by a vehicle with a Hoo Zoo T-Rex behind.
    Come join us this Easter Monday for all things pop culture. Whether it’s Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Transformers, Ghostbusters or many more we promise to have something that’ll take your fancy!
    1. 1 Apr 2024
  2. Easter at Telford Steam Railway
    Steam train rides and Free Easter Egg Hunt for travelling children
    1. 31 Mar 20241 Apr 2024
  3. A picture taken in the studio, in the foreground a clay pot, covered in paint with brushes in the top and a selection of bunny figures in a row.
    Come to Coalport China Museum this Easter to create your very own Easter Bunny-inspired artwork.
    1. 23 Mar 202414 Apr 2024
  4. A Spring wreath made with moss, flowers and foulage
    Join Lisa in her floral studio in the Ironbridge Gorge and immerse yourself in beautiful seasonal blooms! Design and create a beautiful, hand-crafted Spring wreath using fresh materials. You will learn the mossing and wiring technique, using blossoms, branches, spring bulbs and other beautiful materials.
    1. 30 Mar 2024
  5. Frankly Alpaca invites visitors to a special spring farm experience, offering the chance to meet cuddly lambs, cute alpacas, and mini moos.
    1. 25 Mar 20247 Apr 2024
    2. 25 Mar 20247 Apr 2024
  6. This Easter join Telford Steam Railway for Alice's Adventures to Wonderland.
    1. 5 Apr 20247 Apr 2024

Things To Do Highlights

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…

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…

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…

English Heritage Lilleshall Abbey

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

Buildwas Abbey

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

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

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…

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.

Lady at a bowling alley

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

Telford Town Park

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

Lilleshall Hall Gardens

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

Team Photo with Animals

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

Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

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

Severn Valley Railway

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

Frankly Alpacas Alpaca Picnic

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

Weston Park, one of England's finest Stately Homes

Weston Park is no ordinary stately home. Set amongst 1,000 acres of Capability Brown landscaped…

Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

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

Mini Raft Hire

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

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…

Wroxeter Roman Cityu

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

Telford Town Park Waterplay

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

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
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
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
The theatre group pictured performing on an open air stage

Join the troupe in Bowring Park for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of…

Openings

7pm

6th September 2024
A contemporary artwork depicting two horses.

Another stunning collection of animal artwork

Openings

Open daily 11am - 4pm

28th March 2024-25th April 2024
Spring plant fair

Gardening enthusiasts can find fabulous plants from specialised, family-run nurseries.

Openings

10am - 4pm

5th May 2024-6th May 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 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
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
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
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
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
The Mandalorian standing by a vehicle with a Hoo Zoo T-Rex behind.

Come join us this Easter Monday for all things pop culture. Whether it’s Jurassic Park, Star Wars,…

Openings

10am - 5pm

1st April 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
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
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 Telford Tigers match in action

Enjoy the thrill of watching a live ice hockey match at Telford Ice Rink.

Openings

6pm

11th February 2024-31st March 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
Springtime fun on the farm at Frankly Alpaca's

Frankly Alpaca invites visitors to a special spring farm experience, offering the chance to meet…

Openings

Season

25th March 2024-7th April 2024

Season

25th March 2024-7th April 2024
A man is pictured driving a steam engine.

Miniature steam engines roam around Blists Hill Victorian Town

Openings

10am - 5pm

13th April 2024-14th April 2024

10am - 5pm

13th July 2024-14th July 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
A picture taken in the studio, in the foreground a clay pot, covered in paint with brushes in the top and a selection of bunny figures in a row.

Come to Coalport China Museum this Easter to create your very own Easter Bunny-inspired artwork.

Openings

10am - 4pm

23rd March 2024-14th April 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
Mobile planetarium: space odyssey

A spectacular 3D experience for all ages!

Openings

Various

4th April 2024-7th April 2024

Where to Stay Highlights

Holiday Inn Telford

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

Lilleshall House

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

Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

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

Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

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

Priory Cottage Stable Wing

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

Puddle Duck Cottages

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

The Malthouse Rooms

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

hotel with path way at Goldstone

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

TEL;Scouts Meadow

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

Coalport Station Holidays

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

The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

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

The outside of The Summer House

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

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…

The Swan Taphouse

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

Temple of Diana

A stay on the estate gives guests the chance to truly enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the…

The Barn Lees Farm - Yurt

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

Ramada Hotel Telford

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

Hadley Park House

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

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…

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Inspiration

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Embers ignites celebrations for English Tourism Week in Telford

    Visit Telford proudly joins the nationwide celebration of VisitEngland's English Tourism Week.

    14 Mar 2024
  4. Space, Race and Fly Easter Extravaganza at RAF Midlands

    Prepare for an out of this world Easter break at the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands.

    11 Mar 2024
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