What's On and Things To Do Around Telford

Hunting for mini beasts lurking in Sunnycroft’s garden. Hunt in the undergrowth to discover what is lurking in the gardens of Sunnycroft. Learn about a variety of mini beasts, their habitats and how important they are in making Sunnycroft’s gardens great.

A great car centric day at Sunnycroft, come and see our Daimler out of its Carcoon. See conservation in action this weekend as Sunnycroft’s Daimler is unzipped from its carcoon for its yearly conservation. The perfect event for all car entusiasts. Booking Not Needed. Phone: 01952 242884. Children are welcome.

Main Info Book Tickets Rave on! The children can get busy in our craft area making themed crafts, go wild on our giant colouring mural, and creative at our playdough table. There is a baby safe space with soft mats & ball pool. Toddler play area with tents and tunnels. Free glow sticks & transfer tattoos.

The Big Fish Little Fish crew are bringing our award-winning, critically acclaimed family rave to Oakengates Theatre @ the place to celebrate the Town’s 50th Birthday! Join us on the dancefloor for a "Happy Birthday" themed rave party.

Neil Sands and his wonderful West End Cast are back with their hit new production for 2018, Land of Hope & Glory, celebrating The Best of British Entertainment and especially produced to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the end of The First World War and to celebrate 50 years of Telford.

‘Money for Nothing’ was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world’s premier rock bands - Dire Straits. The abundant energy and the excellence and musicality of their performance makes Money for Nothing a "must see" for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan.

Richard resumes as normal after his Golden Anniversary celebrations of 2017 with a series of dates doing what he loves best, telling stories, playing the guitar and singing songs. This year there’s a whole new show having shaken off the nostalgic trip of 50 years last year.

The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll of fame, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.

Get ready to moonwalk the night away at a show whos star performer ‘Navi’ once earned a standing ovation from Michael Jackson himself. King Of Pop – The Legend Continues is currently on tour in the UK and is taking British theatres by storm. The superb production stars the world’s No.

Oakengates original General Knowledge Quiz runs on the last Sunday of each month with cash prizes. It costs £1 per person to enter and the fun starts at 8.30 p.m.

Edinburgh Festival Preview Comedy Shows start tonight at the Crown Inn as part of Telford Fringe. For the first of this year’s Preview Shows, at 8 p.m., we present “The Changingman” a new show by English Comedian of the Year, Josh Pugh, along with Dan Collins’ “It’ll Probably Be Alright”.

On Wednesdays, Telford Acoustic Club meets to play music from 8pm. Come along and see them or to join in! However, on 13th June, the club takes a break, while we present live theatre. Regional Voice Theatre presents "The Tat Man", a brilliant one-man play. Please see the separate listing.

Do you want to be a SuperStar or are you just pop-idle? Hosted by Howard Bell & Clare Bennett, this is your chance to get 15 minutes of fame, normally on the last Thursday of each month in front of a live audience at Shropshire’s longest-established Open Mic event, where we’re proud to support Community Music!!

Edinburgh Festival Preview Comedy Shows continue tonight at the Crown Inn as part of Telford Fringe. At 8 p.m., we present Ian Lane with his new show “Bodily”, along with Steve Day’s “Adventures in Dementia”. Tickets are available at the bar or via www.ticketstelford.

Sensational sound of three young musicians who have been playing everything from Bluegrass and Country to Queen and The Beatles on two guitars and a banjo for an amazing thirteen years. They call it “Folk ‘n’ Roll” and, after they stole the show last time, we just had to bring them back.

The Royal British Legion’s “Beer & Banter” session for retired ex-Service men & women meets here from 2 – 4p.m. for a pint and a chin-wag. Wheelchair access through back door from car park and bus station.

Edinburgh Festival Preview Comedy Shows continue tonight at the Crown Inn as part of the Telford Fringe. First, Zahra Barri advises us that she is a “Warrior not Princess”, before Jake Baker pronounces that there is “No Success Like Failure”. Tickets are available at the bar or via www.ticketstelford.

In a change from our usual Wednesday night entertainment, we have an amazing, funny, yet emotional performance from Regional Voice Theatre, as Tony Barrett reprises this brilliant one-man play “The Life and Times of the Tat Man” in the back room as part of Telford Fringe. The show starts at 8 p.m. and £7.

This international vocal & guitar duo captivate everyone each time here with their onstage chemistry and vocal harmonies. Sharing vocal duties, they have individual styles, combining to provide a unique and memorable experience. Part of Telford Fringe. Free Admission, all welcome.

Edinburgh Festival Preview Comedy Shows start tonight at the Elephant & Castle in Dawley as part of Telford Fringe. At 8 p.m., we present Scottish Comedian of the Year, Leo Kearse, in his new show “Right Wing Comedian”, before Joe Sutherland advises you he’s “Toxic”.

Telford Town Transition Group meets here at 7p.m. to look at the sustainability of Telford, normally on the first Monday of each month (even if it’s a Bank Holiday.)

Cats Protection’s Telford Branch meets here from 6.30 p.m., normally on the first Tuesday of each month. All welcome.

Dawley Angling Society meets here from 7.30 p.m., normally on the first Wednesday of each month.

Shrewsbury & Newport Canal Trust meets here from 7 p.m., normally every two months (except in December).

The local Rotary Club meets here, normally at 7p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month, although June’s meeting has been moved to Monday 18th. Free admission, all welcome.

Stunning and inspirational are how visitors frequently describe this multi-award-winning acre village garden. The strong design and exuberant colour-themed planting (over 1000 species, mostly labelled) offer a picture around every corner.

Supporting Pilgrim Bandits Charity. A weekend back in the 1940s in the beautiful historic Shropshire riverside town of Ironbridge. Loads to do and see in the town and the main display arena, the 20 acres riverside Dale End Park. Living history groups from occupied Europe and the Home Front.

Our Spring exhibition features Reduction Lino Prints by Artist Eric Gaskell (BA Hons, SGFA, ARBSA)as well as fascinating Porcelain with Collagraph Prints by Theresa Barlow.

Watch a film in the afternoon at the Birchmeadow Centre

An afternoon film show: we break after an hour for a break for tea/coffee and biscuits and a chat, then continue with the film after about 20/25 minutes. Depending on the film, we normally finish around 5 pm.

Join Bowbrook Archers and try your hand on our archery range! Find them in the Field of Play, up the mile walk. We’ll also have our Archery Arrows kit out for young Robin Hoods to take aim with. Suitable for 6 years+ (at instructors discretion). Booking Not Needed.

Learners from Shrewsbury College are producing artwork across a variety of media to help shine a spotlight on women’s history from the post-war era at Attingham.

Join one of our three run groups on either Tuesday or Friday evening. Tuesday hosts our beginners and intermediate run groups and Friday our girls only group. Join a qualified Leader in Running Fitness, in the beautiful setting of Attingham Park for our evening run groups.

Take a tractor and trailer Safari through Attingham Park to find out more about the wildlife that live within the walled park at Attingham. Find out all about our wildlife and take a seat on our tractor and trailer safari ride to see what you can spot . Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Explore Attingham as you hunt for hidden geocaches around the grounds. Hire one of our devices to hunt out our geocaches and tick off number 49 on the list of 50 things to do before you’re 11 . Specialists from Cotswold Outdoor will be on hand to show you the ropes.

Leave the screens and technology behind and join the WildLife Survival school for fun around the campfire. Join WildLife Survival School for an hour of fun around the campfire and hand-craft something to take home. Suitable for ages 5-11 years old, accompanied by an adult.

Let Lord Berwick take you back in time for an exciting private tour of the stunning ground floor of Attingham Mansion. Our humorous guide will lead you on a Grand Tour around this glorious building just after the last of the visitors leave for the day.

Come and spend half an hour with the experts from WildLife Survival School along with Dad/Grandad on Fathers Day, in the grounds of the Attingham Park Estate, making the coolest of all toys - the catapult!

Follow in the footsteps of past Shropshire Adult Education College students as you enjoy a glass of white wine before heading up to the former College lecture theatre where one of our specialists brings to life their passion for their subject.

A series of private gardens open in this small hamlet to raise funds for FOSACRAG for the restoration of our church building in conjunction with Shropshire Historic Churches Trust. Teas, cakes and plant stall. Free parking. Set within the beautiful Shropshire countryside.

More than ‘just another food festival’, The Great British Food Festival combines the nation’s love of great food and drink with some of the country’s most treasured locations, providing a unique opportunity to explore new flavours and beautiful venues, all at the same time!

Opulent 17th-century mansion with fine art, Capability Brown landscaping, restaurant and cafe.

In a very special event, pianist Llyr Williams explores Schubert’s piano repertoire in two linked concerts, between which there will be a complementary talk by popular BBC Radio 3’s Stephen Johnson offering a deeper insight and discoveries about the music.

The Phoenix Singers perform for the first time at the beautiful church of All Saints’, Castlefields on Saturday June 9th at 7.30pm as they launch a fund-raising initiative to restore the famous Castlefields organ – potentially one of the best in Shrewsbury.

, Stafford salsa (Conrad Slater and Hazel Williamson) and Uksalsafeet are working in conjunction to bring you me amazing red hot night of salsa and all things Latin.

Nicholas Martin BEM plays the Wurlitzer theatre organ at The Buttermarket in Shrewsbury. With raffle, sales table, with light refreshments available including freshly made sandwiches.

Touring the UK annually for over a decade, Savoir Fayre’s French Market is a market crafted to stir the senses and beholding to the market place’s tradition of exploring and embracing culture.

This is a powerful wordless piece scheduled for Refugee Week- an ideal opportunity to get children and adults talking together about what they see on the news. This is a subtle and playful piece that shows the resilience of the human spirit, particularly in children.

The concert will be the finale for a diverse series of musical events organised by Shropshire Music Trust. Kate Hogwood, Director of Shropshire Music Trust said: “As a long summer day fades into evening, and candles flicker in the twilight, what could be more magical than to feel the air shimmer with song?

5 acres with highly productive beautiful kitchen garden. Unusual vegetables and fruits - Large Polytunnel with Alpine strawbs, Heritage toms and crammed with salad, chillies, celeriac. Roses in Walled Garden from May, Double herbaceous at its best July and August but Sedums and Roses stunning in September.