Things to do in Shropshire summer holidays 2026
With the Shropshire summer holidays 2026 rapidly approaching, it’s time for a list of things to do in the area. Lots of attractions have events taking place this year, both indoors and outside. From family trails to fun days and activity camps, there’s lots to see and do around Shropshire.
If you’re on a budget, check out my post about free things to do in Shropshire as well. If you’re planning on booking any of these attractions in Shropshire, do check out my post about discount deals on UK attractions and days out. There are often quite a few discounts available in the local area, so I personally resent paying full price!
For holiday clubs in Shropshire where you can drop the kids off to have fun without you, I’ve included Shropshire in my West Midlands holiday clubs 2026 info post.
This post covers the Shropshire area only. If you are looking for days out in nearby counties during the summer holidays, please see below:
Attingham Park National Trust
Summer of Play: Attingham Park is bringing Pokémon into the school holidays this year, with a special Pokémon-themed edition of the National Trust’s Summer of Play. Kids can hunt for Pokémon hidden around the grounds, take part in Pokémon-inspired crafts and activities, and enjoy the usual Summer of Play favourites like den-building, lawn games, and outdoor challenges. It’s a clever way to get reluctant explorers out into the fresh air — if they’re more into catching ’em all than climbing trees, this one’s for them.
Dates: 4th July to 31st August 2026.
Canoe Trail: Hire a Canadian Canoe for an hour to use on the River Tern.
Dates: Various dates from 20th July to 27th September 2026.
Website: Attingham Park National Trust.
Blists Hill Victorian Town, Shropshire summer holidays 2026
Blists Hill is a lovely family day out with the added bonus of learning what life was like in the area during Victorian times. This year, things are a little bit different at Blists Hill as it has recently come under the management of the National Trust. They’ve not yet announced a summer holiday event, but they have confirmed they’re now open. All visitors need to pre-book and at the time of writing, booking isn’t available for the summer holidays but it does look as though they plan on opening.
Dates: Not yet announced.
Website: National Trust Ironbridge Gorge.
Review: Plutonium Sox review of a dog friendly family day out at Blists Hill.
Boscobel House English Heritage
Visit Boscobel House to find out how King Charles II used it as a place of refuge after defeat in the Civil War. See the priest hole he spent a night in and hear tales of his visit. Stroll down to see a descendant of the oak tree Charles hid in all day while Cromwell’s soldiers were searching for him. Don’t forget to visit the playground, take part in interactive stories and activities and find out about courtly etiquette.
Website: Boscobel House.
Hawkstone Park Follies
Hawkstone Park Follies are open for most of the school summer holidays 2026, and they recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry. There is no particular event on for the Summer holidays, but it is always a lovely place to explore as a family. The follies are set in a 100 acre parkland with caves, towers and bridges. The attraction is dog friendly as long as dogs are on a lead at all times. Only the visitor centre and Grand Valley are accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Dates: Open daily from 1st July to 31st August 2026.
Website: Hawkstone Park Follies.
Park Hall Farm Countryside Experience
Summer events at Park Hall Farm are as follows:
- Get physical: 18th to 26th July 2026
- Dinosaur week: 27th July to 2nd August 2026
- Wild West Week: 3rd to 9th August 2026
- Science week with Grandolph the Wizard: 10th to 16th August 2026
- Bop & pop party week: 17th to 23rd August 2026
- Falconry week with Shropshire falconry: 24th to 30th August 2026
Visitors throughout the school holidays will have full access to the farm park. Don’t forget to check out the indoor and outdoor play areas and museums while you’re there.
Website: Park Hall Farm
RAF Cosford, Shropshire summer holidays 2026
RAF Cosford is said to be one of the best free days out in the West Midlands. You only pay for parking, although donations to the museum are welcome. They are open from 10am to 5pm every day. As well as a huge display of aircraft from different eras, there is an interactive flight display, virtual reality zone, 4D flight with the Red Arrows experience and a children’s playground.
Dates: Open daily throughout the Shropshire summer holidays 2026.
Website: RAF Cosford.
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Visitors to the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre this summer have lots to look forward to. Event tickets need to be booked in advance. The following events are aimed at primary school aged children and take place on the dates listed:
Three Little Pigs: The classic story told from the point of view of the wolf. Make a house of sticks and see if you can blow it down, then toast marshmallows over the fire. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Dates: 20th to 24th July and 10th to 14th August 2026.
Marvellous Minibeast Hunt: Grab an ID sheet and a magnifying glass and search for bugs. Draw in your finds in each listed habitat.
Dates: 27th to 31st July and 17th to 21st August 2026.
Orienteering adventure: Learn to read a compass and map as you orienteer around the grounds, cracking clues and solving a puzzle.
Dates: 4th to 6th and 24th to 28th August 2026.
Website: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre.
