Uncover more than 1,000 years of history during a day out in Tamworth Borough, capital of the ancient Kingdom of Mercia. Visit Tamworth to learn more about the Anglo-Saxons, explore Tamworth Castle, feel the thrills of Drayton Manor Resort and chill out in the SnowDome!
Things to do in Tamworth
Travel back in time to ancient battlefields at Tamworth Castle, where you can try old armour and weaponry on for size and hear tales of knights, princesses and dragons. One of England’s oldest intact motte and bailey castles, the building has been home to Saxons, Normans, Tudors and Victorians.
Download the Tamworth AR Explorer App to bring your castle visit to life with augmented reality, and for more interactive experiences be sure to visit the ‘Battle and Tribute’ exhibition.
Find urban green spaces around the borough in 7 local nature reserves and at the glorious Tamworth Castle Pleasure Grounds, which have stunning floral terraces leading down to the banks of the River Anker and play host to many of Tamworth’s exciting events and festivals.
Tamworth Assembly Rooms is a magnificent town centre theatre, which despite its Victorian façade, boasts state of the art facilities thanks to a recent £5m Heritage Lottery funded refurbishment! The venue offers an exciting and varied programme of events and is home to Tamworth’s Information Centre.
Ideas for Family Days Out in Tamworth
There’s high-octane fun to get the adrenaline pumping at Drayton Manor Resort, Tamworth Snowdome, LumberJaxs Axe Throwing and NPF Bassetts Pole, home to paintball, archery, quad-biking and more in stunning Staffordshire woodland. And for all-weather entertainment you’ll be bowled over by NAMCO Funscape Tamworth!
Why not follow in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth I and browse the unique memorabilia at The Peel Collection and Police Museum at Tamworth’s Middleton Hall? If narrow gauge steam railways capture your interest, the Statfold Barn Railway is worth a visit.
Shopping in Tamworth
If you need some retail therapy, Tamworth won’t disappoint in addition to the independent town centre shops, Ankerside Shopping Centre and Tamworth Market; Ventura Park features some of the biggest names in retail.
Tamworth Food & Drink Trail
Tamworth Borough Council have produced a Food & Drink trail highlighting Tamworth’s town centre cafes, pubs and restaurants. You can pick up the printed pocket-sized map from Tamworth Information Centre (inside Tamworth Assembly Rooms), Tamworth Castle and at some of the trail locations or you can download a digital map PDF here.
Round off your Tamworth visit at one of the best pubs in the country, the Tamworth Tap is a renowned real ale house which was named CAMRA National Pub of the Year in 2022 and 2023!
Away from the town centre, you’ll find Buzzards Valley Vineyard where you can tour the vineyard, sip the estate grown wine and shop for local produce – including their delicious English wine.
Tamworth Accommodation
Why not stay over and explore more of what Tamworth has to offer? There are plenty of great hotels in Tamworth, including Tamworth budget hotels. Town centre options include Castle Hotel, The Peel Aldergate, Tamworth Arms, The Globe Inn and The Colin Grazer Hotel.
The 4-star Drayton Manor Hotel is an ideal choice for families visiting the theme park resort. It’s conveniently located onsite, offering a range of en-suite rooms and themed family suites.
Other places to stay around the borough, include bed and breakfast accommodation, self-catering properties and caravan & camping sites.
For more information visit https://www.visittamworth.co.uk/
