Christmas in Ironbridge Gorge 2026

Ironbridge Christmas Light Switch-On 2026

The Wharfage & Dale End Village, Ironbridge

Ironbridge is going big this year — festivities stretch all the way down to Dale End Village, with music and entertainment popping up at various locations throughout the day.

• Saturday 28 November, 12pm – 7pm
• Hosted by Paul Shuttleworth
• Food, drink and craft stalls stretching down to Dale End Village

Last checked 30 September 2026

Getting there on the day

Ironbridge

Travel advice from the organisers — plan ahead, as the usual route through Ironbridge is closed for the day.

• The Wharfage is closed to traffic all day
• Parking is very limited in Ironbridge
• Unless you can walk to the event, please use the park and ride — fully operational all day

Last checked 30 September 2026

Coalbrookdale Christmas Lights Switch-On

Coalbrookdale Community Centre, Coalbrookdale

Events in the Dale's Christmas lights switch-on at Coalbrookdale Community Centre, with live music and Santa's grotto.

• Saturday 5 December, 4pm – 7.30pm
• Live music from Minor Glance, Jackfield Brass Band Quintet & the Darby Singers
• Catch a sleigh ride to visit Santa & his elves in his grotto

Last checked 6 October 2026

The Woodbridge Inn

Coalport

A set Christmas Day menu, finished with coffee or tea and a warm mince pie. The pub sends a pre-order link once you've booked, and recommends booking early.

• Starters include duck confit terrine, French onion soup, king prawn & scallop Thermidor, ox cheek & red wine suet pudding, smoked salmon salad and cep mushroom arancini (vegan).
• Mains include roast turkey with pigs in blankets and all the trimmings, chalk stream trout Wellington, roast dry-aged sirloin of beef, artichoke & Stilton tart, pan-fried venison loin and a lentil, squash & bean haggis (vegan).
• Puddings include Christmas pudding, dark chocolate fondant, pear & mincemeat crumble tart (vegan), Pavlova, banoffee & Biscoff cheesecake pot, or British and French cheeses.

• Christmas Day: 12noon – 4pm · Food served 12noon – 2pm

Last checked 30 September 2026

The Swan Hotel Smoke & Taphouse

Ironbridge

The Swan's Christmas Day menu — three courses from the chef team. Get in touch with the team to book your table.

• Starters: smoked chestnut & sweet potato soup with chestnut crumb, sage oil and warm corn bread (V, VGR, GFR); pine nut & brie stuffed mushroom with jalapeño crust and smoked romesco (V, GF); bacon wrapped shrimp with avocado ranch and baby cilantro (GF); pulled brisket tacos with rainbow slaw, pickled red onion and bourbon BBQ sauce.
• Mains: smoked turkey with cranberry sausage stuffing, creamy mash, sweet potato parmentier, green bean casserole, creamed corn and rich gravy (GF); pan-fried sea bass with smoked crab bisque, citrus potato cake and grilled asparagus (GF); smoked tomato & lentil stuffed zucchini with feta, pomegranate and arugula salad (GF, VG); smoked short rib with caramelised shallot mash, bean casserole, creamed corn and whisky gravy (GF).
• Desserts: spiced pear galette with honey Chantilly (V); chocolate brownie cheesecake with Madagascan vanilla ice cream and white chocolate sauce (V); winter berry panna cotta with cranberry compote (GF, VG); Christmas pudding with brandy custard (GF).

Last checked 2 October 2026

The Brewery Inn

Coalport

Christmas Day dinner by the river, with the log burner going and complimentary mince pies. Two sittings, and the pub says slots are limited.

• Sittings at 1pm and 3pm
• Relaxed festive drinks at the bar as well as dinner

Still to come: Christmas Day dinner price per person and how to book.

Last checked 30 September 2026

The Malthouse

Ironbridge

A three course Christmas Day menu — starters like salmon boudin, potted duck and celeriac & fennel soup; mains including the traditional Christmas roast (turkey and honey glazed ham with all the trimmings), grilled cauliflower steak, smoked haddock & prawn kedgeree and pan-fried fillet steak medallions; and desserts from warm Christmas pudding to trillionaire tart and strawberry & prosecco roulade.

• Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options marked throughout the menu

Still to come: Sitting times and how to book.

Last checked 30 September 2026

The Elephant Crossing

Ironbridge

A five course Mexican Christmas Day — Mexican cookies on arrival, a choice of four starters, five mains, a sorbet palate cleanser and three desserts. The whole menu is gluten free by design, with dairy-free available on request.

• ⚠️ The venue says Christmas Day 2026 is already fully booked.

Last checked 30 September 2026

The Woodbridge Inn

Coalport

The Christmas Fayre menu runs Friday 27 November to Thursday 24 December 2026, alongside a December daily menu with the traditional turkey dinner.

• Starters include brisket & roast shallot croquette, celeriac, cider & apple soup, king prawn cocktail, game terrine, pepper & tomato posset (vegan) and crispy halloumi salad.
• Mains include roast turkey with sage, onion & bacon roulade, a parsnip, lentil & squash Wellington (vegan), roast porchetta, venison & beef shin pie, pan-fried salmon and a wild mushroom & goat's cheese Kiev. 8oz sirloin steak for £8.50 extra.
• Puddings include Christmas pudding, iced chocolate fudge delice, cherry pie, clementine & gingerbread trifle (vegan) and white chocolate & cranberry cheesecake. Cheeseboard instead of pudding £5 extra.

Last checked 30 September 2026

The Woodbridge Inn — Boxing Day

Coalport

A Boxing Day set menu with roasts served with duck fat roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Pre-order link sent after booking.

• Starters: king prawn cocktail with buttered seeded bread; crispy halloumi with pomegranate, orange and mint salad, Greek yogurt and hot honey; duck confit and green peppercorn terrine with spiced plum chutney and toasted brioche; French onion soup with Gruyère croute; ox cheek and red wine suet pudding with celeriac truffle purée; or cep mushroom arancini with wild mushroom velouté (vegan).
• Mains (roasts come with duck fat roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables): roast turkey with sage, onion and bacon roulade and cranberry sauce; roast beef served pink with Yorkshire pudding; roast porchetta with sage and apple stuffing and apple sauce; slow-roasted duck leg with sour cherries and red wine jus; parsnip, lentil, butternut squash and spinach Wellington with fondant potatoes and cranberry jus (vegan); pan-fried salmon fillet with crushed caper and lemon potato cake and shellfish bisque sauce; venison and beef shin pie with horseradish mash and bourguignon sauce; or wild mushroom, goat's cheese, black garlic and tarragon Kiev with celeriac purée and sherry jus.
• Puddings: Christmas pudding with brandy sauce; iced chocolate fudge delice with honeycomb and salted caramel; pear and mincemeat crumble tart with Bramley apple sorbet and cider syrup (vegan); blackberry, orange marmalade cream and stem ginger Pavlova; sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream; or a selection of British and French cheeses with spiced apricot chutney and biscuits (£5pp extra instead of dessert).

Last checked 30 September 2026

The Valley Hotel

Ironbridge

Daytime festive food through December, alongside the hotel's party nights.

• Festive Lunches — available throughout December. Three courses and coffee; private dining available for larger groups.
• Festive Afternoon Tea with Live Pianist — Sunday 6 and Thursday 10 December, 2pm – 4pm, with pianist Nicola-Ann. Booking essential.
• Festive Bites & Games — festive food in the bar/lounge with board games. Advance booking throughout December.

Last checked 30 September 2026

The Swan Hotel Smoke & Taphouse

Ironbridge

The Swan's Christmas Fayre menu, with a festive drink on arrival included — choose from a Berry Christmas, a Tinsel Tipple or a Mistletoe Fizz.

• Starters include smoked celeriac & applewood cheese soup, citrus crumbed brie, king prawn cocktail, southern fried baby ribs and slow braised brisket burnt ends.
• Mains include smoked turkey with all the trimmings, wild mushroom nut roast, herb crusted salmon, homemade smoked lamb & leek sausage and a Christmas burger.
• Desserts include Christmas pudding with brandy custard, winter berry & cottage cheese panna cotta, old school sponge and chocolate & raspberry tart.

Last checked 2 October 2026

The Malthouse

Ironbridge

The Malthouse Christmas Fayre party menu, with a festive drink on arrival included — choose from a Malthouse Mistletoe, a Christmas Cranberry Fizz or a Gingerbread White Russian.

• Available 20 November to 8 January — booking only, with a pre-order required.
• Starters include smoked tomato & basil soup, goat's cheese rilettes, Mediterranean orzo salad and Italian-style meatballs.
• Mains include traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings, herb-crusted pollock fillet, the Christmas Malthouse burger, sweet chilli vegetable bake and honey garlic roasted pork tenderloin.

Last checked 30 September 2026

The Golden Ball Inn

Ironbridge

The Golden Ball's festive menu — starters, mains, desserts and festive hot drinks — running from Saturday 21 November to Wednesday 23 December 2026.

• Starters: French onion soup with toasted Gruyère cheese croute (V); crispy brie bites with cranberry sauce dip (V); duck and orange pâté with toasted bread and caramelised onion chutney; Scottish smoked salmon with lemon & dill crème fraîche, capers and toasted sourdough; or avocado bruschetta with vine tomatoes, smashed avocado, balsamic and toasted sourdough (VG).
• Mains: roast turkey roulade with sage & onion stuffing and pigs in blankets, with roast potatoes, roast carrot & parsnip, seasonal greens and homemade gravy; crispy slow roasted pork belly with buttery mash, black pudding, seasonal greens, apple sauce and cider gravy; baked salmon fillet with caper butter, crushed new potatoes and seasonal greens; festive sausage & mash with crispy onions and onion gravy; butternut squash & lentil Wellington (VG); steak & ale pie with buttery mash or chips; or the Festive Ball burger — two 3oz patties topped with brie, bacon & cranberry sauce, pigs in blankets, fries and festive slaw.
• Desserts: traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce or custard; Viennese mince tart with custard or ice cream (V); sticky toffee pudding cheesecake with cream or ice cream (V); Mars bar chocolate brownie with custard, ice cream or cream; cheese board with crackers and fig chutney; or a classic affogato — vanilla ice cream with a shot of hot espresso. Add a shot of Baileys, Amaretto, Tia Maria, Jamesons, Courvoisier or spiced rum for £3.

Last checked 30 September 2026

The Valley Hotel

Ironbridge

All party nights include a three-course meal, coffee and late-night disco.

• MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS — Saturday 28 November – £40pp
• MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS — Friday 4 December – £50pp
• MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS — Friday 11 December – £50pp

Last checked 30 September 2026

The Malthouse

Ironbridge

Christmas party nights built around the Malthouse Christmas Fayre party menu — booking only, with a pre-order required.

• Available 20 November to 8 January
• Festive drink on arrival — Malthouse Mistletoe, Christmas Cranberry Fizz or Gingerbread White Russian
• Starters include smoked tomato & basil soup, goat's cheese rilettes, Mediterranean orzo salad and Italian-style meatballs.

Last checked 2 October 2026

The Swan Hotel Smoke & Taphouse

Ironbridge

Christmas party nights built around the Swan's Christmas Fayre menu, with a festive drink on arrival — choose from a Berry Christmas, a Tinsel Tipple or a Mistletoe Fizz.

• Starters include smoked celeriac & applewood cheese soup, citrus crumbed brie, king prawn cocktail, southern fried baby ribs and slow braised brisket burnt ends.
• Mains include smoked turkey with all the trimmings, wild mushroom nut roast, herb crusted salmon, homemade smoked lamb & leek sausage and a Christmas burger.
• Desserts include Christmas pudding with brandy custard, winter berry & cottage cheese panna cotta, old school sponge and chocolate & raspberry tart.

Last checked 2 October 2026

The Brewery Inn

Coalport

Three Saturday party nights in December built around the pub's 'Christmas at the Brewery' menu. Starters: maple carrot soup with coriander cream, breaded brie bites with bacon crumb and cranberry gel, chilli & ginger prawns with kale crisp and lemon broth, or roasted beetroot salad with pickled pear, feta and truffle oil. Mains (all with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables): herb roasted turkey with chestnut stuffing, peppered beef rump with horseradish mash, pan-fried seabass with caper cream, or spiced cauliflower steak with chestnut stuffing and meat-free gravy. Desserts: Christmas pudding with brandy cream, dark chocolate sponge with orange gel and clotted cream, cinnamon posset with champagne cream, or ginger cake (vegan) with coconut frosting and vanilla ice cream. Gluten-free and vegan options marked throughout.

• Saturday 5 December — party night
• Saturday 12 December — party night
• Saturday 19 December — party night

Still to come: Party night ticket or menu prices.

Last checked 30 September 2026

The Elephant Crossing — Bottomless New Year's Eve

Ironbridge

See the new year in with three hours of unlimited drinks, a Mexican buffet and a glass of bubbly at midnight.

• Thursday 31 December
• Unlimited drinks 8pm – 11pm
• Mexican buffet at 10.30pm

Last checked 30 September 2026

Wreath Making Workshop with Festive Afternoon Tea

The Valley Hotel, Ironbridge

Make your own festive wreath, then sit down to a festive afternoon tea.

• Sunday 29 November
• Thursday 3 December
• Arrival 1pm · Wreath making 1.15pm – 2.45pm · Festive afternoon tea 2.45pm – 4pm

Last checked 30 September 2026

Festive Wreath Workshop — Ironbridge Gorge Flower School

Maws Craft Centre, Jackfield

Design and create a luxury Christmas door wreath on a moss base with Nettie of the Gorge — all foliage and materials included, plus light festive refreshments. Beginners welcome; free onsite parking and disabled access.

• Friday 20 November, 2.30pm – 5.00pm
• Saturday 21 November, 2.30pm – 5.00pm
• Friday 27 November, 2.30pm – 5.00pm

Last checked 2 October 2026

Christmas Willow Wreath Workshop

Severn Gorge Countryside Trust, Darby Road, Coalbrookdale TF8 7EP

Learn to make your own Christmas wreath.

• Saturday 5 December, 10.00am – 1.00pm

Last checked 30 September 2026

Reindeer Sculpture Workshop

Coalport Village Hall

Create your own willow reindeer sculpture to decorate your home for Christmas.

• Sunday 6 December, 10.00am – 4.00pm

Last checked 30 September 2026

Recycled Paper Christmas Crafts

Severn Gorge Countryside Trust, Darby Road, Coalbrookdale TF8 7EP

Make Christmas decorations from recycled paper with Amber.

• Friday 11 December, 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Last checked 30 September 2026

Christmas Light Switch-On Craft Market

The Wharfage & Dale End Village, Ironbridge

Food, drink and craft stalls stretching all the way down to Dale End Village, as part of the big switch-on day.

• Saturday 28 November 2026, 12pm – 7pm
• Full details in the Light Switch-On section above

Last checked 30 September 2026

Festive Makers' Market at The Malthouse

The Malthouse, Ironbridge

A festive makers' market at The Malthouse — local makers and craft stalls.

• Saturday 28 November 2026

Still to come: Opening times.

Last checked 4 October 2026

Crafty Christmas Fayre (SmallWoods)

The Green Wood Centre, Ironbridge, TF8 7DR

Free entry. Craft stalls, tombola, Father Christmas, hot food, mulled wine & mince pies, children's activities, live music, win a bench and an elf trail adventure.

• Saturday 12 December 2026, 10am – 4pm
• Rebeccavincentevans@smallwoods.org.uk · 01952 432769

Last checked 9 October 2026

Dale End Village Christmas Market

Dale End Village, Ironbridge

A Christmas market at Dale End Village, Ironbridge.

• Saturday 12 December 2026, 11am – 6pm

Last checked 4 October 2026

Local Maker's Spotlight Market

The Tontine Hotel, Ironbridge

Local makers and craft entrepreneurs showcasing their work at The Tontine Hotel.

• Saturday 12 December 2026, 10.30am – 2.30pm

Last checked 4 October 2026

Victorian Christmas at Blists Hill Victorian Town

Madeley

Blists Hill runs a Victorian Christmas each year, with the town decorated, festive entertainment and seasonal activities. The 2026 dates and ticket prices have not been published yet.

Still to come: 2026 dates, opening times and ticket prices.

Last checked 30 September 2026

The Snowman & Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers — with live band

Coalbrookdale Church, Coalbrookdale

Two festive classics on the big screen with the Northop Silver Band playing along live — organised by Events in the Dale.

• Saturday 19 December 2026
• The Snowman — 4pm
• Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers — 6.30pm

Last checked 9 October 2026