• Telford & Shropshire Tourism Trade Event 5th October 2026

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Event Date: 5th October 2026
Event Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
This event brings together tourism and hospitality businesses from across Telford & Shropshire to hear the exciting new offering from National Trust for local businesses, giving them the opportunity to network, showcase their products, and explore new partnerships.
Be among the first to hear directly from the National Trust team leading the future of Ironbridge Gorge at the launch event of the new Telford & Shropshire LVEP Tourism Trade Event Series.

Ironbridge Gorge plays a significant role in attracting leisure, group and travel trade visitors to the destination. This exclusive industry event will provide tourism businesses with valuable insight into future plans, visitor experiences, admissions, membership and marketing activity, and what these developments could mean for the wider visitor economy.

Why attend?
  • Hear about the future direction of Ironbridge Gorge.
  • Understand how future plans and investment could influence visitor demand.
  • Ask questions relevant to your business, customers and growth plans.
  • Explore opportunities to work with the National Trust and strengthen the destination offer.
  • Network with tourism businesses and industry partners from across Telford and Shropshire.

This is a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insight from the people shaping one of the region's most important visitor attractions.

Venue: Enginuity Glass Classroom / Covered Bays, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7DQ