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Family Days Out

A wet Tuesday and a
sunny Saturday alike.

Between Southwater's indoor attractions and the wildlife roaming just outside town, rainy days are never wasted days in Telford.

Top Picks

Four sure things.

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Wildlife

Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

Ranked 2nd best zoo in the UK on Tripadvisor. Over 100 species alongside a trail of life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, set in 32 acres of woodland near Wellington.

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On ice

Telford Ice Rink

Right in the heart of Southwater — public skating sessions, lessons and birthday parties for every skill level, all year round.

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Big screen

Cineworld & ODEON Telford

Two cinemas within a few minutes of each other, including a full IMAX screen and D-Box seating for the blockbusters.

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All aboard

Telford Steam Railway

Heritage steam and diesel trains, a miniature railway, tearoom and model railway exhibition — running every Sunday and bank holiday from Easter to September.

Also Worth Knowing About

A few more for the list.

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Tenpin

Tenpin Telford

24 lanes of bowling in Southwater, alongside an arcade and food — an easy fallback for a group with mixed ages.

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Puzzle

Telford's Escape Rooms

Six differently themed escape rooms, award-winning locally, for families and groups who like a challenge.

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Adventure

The Edge Adventure Activities

Outdoor adventure activities in the Ironbridge Gorge area for older kids and teens after something more active.