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Back by popular demand, the Festive Gardens return to the Chelsea & Maxwell Gardens in Telford Town Park and this year, we are proud to introduce an SEN Friendly Night.

This night is for those who require things a little on the quiet side so we’ll turn the levels down, have less flashy lights and we’ll limit those numbers so that you can enjoy your experience in being transported to the North Pole in a less overwhelming environment.

The trail will feature stunning light displays, photo opportunities and maybe the odd elf or two.

Once you have exited the gardens, there will be a zone around the band stand where you can grab a drink and a hot dog (sold separately), listen to a story, build your own Lego toy and meet some animal friends we visiting especially for this night.

The trail is step free but there are gradual hills and mixed terrain so please bear this in mind if bringing a pushchair or if there is anyone with mobility issues in your party. For the SEN Friendly night, your ticket grants you multiple entry within the hour you’ve purchased (more details in the FAQs).

Back by popular demand, the Festive Gardens return to the Chelsea & Maxell Gardens in Telford Town Park.

Be amazed by stunning light displays, photo opportunities (and maybe the odd elf or two) as you’re transported to the North Pole.

Once you have exited, why not hang around and enjoy some live entertainment on the band stand whilst enjoying a drink and hot dog supplied by our very own Olive Bar (food and drink sold separately). You may even spot one or two favourite festive character walking around!

The trail takes on average 30 minutes to complete. Well-mannered dogs are permitted but must be kept on leads. The trail is step free but there are gradual hills and mixed terrain so please bear this in mind if bringing a pushchair or if there is anyone with mobility issues in your party. Your ticket is for one time entry only.

SEN Friendly night on Thursday 18th, please see separate listing should you wish to attend this night.

Join us for a FREE theatre workshop, hosted by Kellie Robinson.

We’re celebrating The People’s Theatre Company’s new show – The Witch Who Couldn’t Sleep, coming to the The Anstice Theatre on October 26th 2025.

There will be lots of fun drama activities to keep the kids entertained!

Come along during half term and make a willow and tissue lantern to take part in our magical Telford Celebration Lantern Parade at Telford Town Park to Southwater Square on Saturday 29th November at 6pm.

Artists will guide you through the process of making a willow stick lantern, you will then be able to use your artistic licence to decorate them.

Fun family workshop for children aged 5 upwards. Children must be accompanied by a helpful adult as you will make and decorate your lantern together.

The workshops are two and a half hours long and will involve glue! Don’t wear your best clothes. Aprons provided.

Come along during half term and make a willow and tissue lantern to take part in our magical Telford Celebration Lantern Parade at Telford Town Park to Southwater Square on Saturday 29th November at 6pm.

Artists will guide you through the process of making a willow stick lantern, you will then be able to use your artistic licence to decorate them.

Fun family workshop for children aged 5 upwards. Children must be accompanied by a helpful adult as you will make and decorate your lantern together.

The workshops are two and a half hours long and will involve glue! Don’t wear your best clothes. Aprons provided.

Come along during half term and make a willow and tissue lantern to take part in our magical Telford Celebration Lantern Parade at Telford Town Park to Southwater Square on Saturday 29th November at 6pm.

Artists will guide you through the process of making a willow stick lantern, you will then be able to use your artistic licence to decorate them.

Fun family workshop for children aged 5 upwards. Children must be accompanied by a helpful adult as you will make and decorate your lantern together.

The workshops are two and a half hours long and will involve glue! Don’t wear your best clothes. Aprons provided.

Abi and her Grandad tell each other Anansi folktales. They play games and share secrets as they work together in the garden.

Grandad is as smart and mischievous as the wily Anansi legend, a part human, part spider and the subject of many West African and Caribbean folk stories. Can he find a way to tell his granddaughter about his plans to return to Jamaica, his beloved homeland?

Grandad Anansi is an uplifting tale of love, courage and letting go that celebrates storytelling and shines a light on Jamaican culture and the Windrush generation.

Written by award-winning children’s author Elayne Ogbeta, Grandad Anansi is a Half Moon and Z-arts co-production: an exciting collaboration by the UK’s leading small-scale young people’s venue and touring company and Manchester’s unique venue for children and families.

Grandad Anansi won Best Performance at the Manchester Culture Awards 2023.

The show will be signed by a BSL Interpreter.

A “Story Time” family musical from the creators of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly.

Being a witch is super exciting. There’s always so much to do and so much fun to be had.
Especially around Halloween.
And maybe that’s why Natascha The Witch can’t sleep…
Can anyone, or anything, help her drift off?

Based on a story from Steven Lee’s best selling “How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales”
this gentle, heartwarming show is just what you need to enjoy a cosy, cuddly time together with your family.

So pop on your favourite pyjamas and come join us for this enchantingly beautiful show presented with a magical mixture of live action, music and animation.

From the new “Story Time” series of family musicals by the creators of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly.

For Jack and his little sister Molly Easter is all about eggs.
But how big can an egg get.
And what wonderful surprises might there be inside?

Based on the picture book by Steven Lee and performed with a magical mixture of live action, animation and puppetry,
this scrumptious family musical is guaranteed to make your little ones love Easter (and each other) more than ever before.