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Santa’s Winter Wonderland returns to the SnowDome for the 15th year!
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IT may still be September but before you know it, Santa will be back at Tamworth's SnowDome for the 15th fantastic year! This year, the SnowDome will continue to welcome families from all over the...
Wall-to-wall fun on offer at this weekends ‘We Love Tamworth’
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THE scene is set for the return of the popular We Love Tamworth extravaganza, bringing wall-to-wall fun for the whole family to the Castle Grounds on Saturday, September 14. Presented by Tamworth Borough Council’s Arts...
Last chance to catch panto early bird discount!
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ALADDIN flies into the Tamworth Assembly Rooms this Christmas – oh yes it does! Discounted Early Bird tickets are on sale now, but you only have until Sunday 22 September to get your hands on...
Eat, drink and enjoy packed programme of live entertainment at Tamworth Food Festival
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AS well as endless tantalising treats to tickle the taste buds, this year’s Tamworth Food Gusto Festival will also be serving up a jam-packed line-up of fun and entertainment for the whole family. The annual...
Experience life in Victorian Tamworth at special Tamworth Castle event
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TAMWORTH’S Victorian history will be brought to life this September with a special event at Tamworth Castle. Visitors to the castle on September 14 and September 15 will be able to take a step back...
Tamworth attraction to host another Autism friendly event
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A TAMWORTH tourist attraction is to host another Autism-friendly event to ensure that guests with additional needs can still have a good time - and don't miss out on the chance to have some fun...
Countdown to Lichfield’s 2019 proms extravaganza
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WITH the big event taking place in just over a week, excitement is mounting for Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park on Saturday 7 September. Lichfield District Council is working hard to make sure its twenty-first...
New Tamworth author has first book published
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A TAMWORTH based author has had his first book published. Titled Golem, it is the first book in a series and is available to buy from all good book stores. Golem is the first book...
Local Artist Paints a Blinder
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TAMWORTH artist Sue Verity has had one of her paintings selected to be part of the promotion campaign for the upcoming series 5 of the BBC’s TV show Peaky Blinders. Sue’s blinder of a painting...
There’s no place like home – The Wizard of Oz comes to Tamworth in 80th anniversary year
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GET your red shoes ready and help celebrate the 80th anniversary of the musical film adaptation of The Wizard of Oz this week, by booking tickets to experience this fantastic story at the newly refurbished...
First Festival Huge Success – Despite the Weather
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THE first-ever Statfold Barn Festival took place last weekend and was a huge success – despite the weather being against them. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Boyzlife and Tony Christie were amongst the headline acts who played...
Hundreds enjoy movies under the stars in Tamworth
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AUDIENCES were on their feet singing and dancing under the stars in Tamworth’s picturesque Castle Grounds during the popular Outdoor Cinema event on Saturday, August 10. Despite earlier concerns about the weather, the event went...
There’s been a murder at Tamworth Castle – can you help solve it?
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CALLING all detective and sleuth fans – there’s been a murder at Tamworth Castle and we need you to help find the culprit! On August 20th, 21st and 22nd, the castle will step back in...
SnowDome offers a day of activities for one price with new Day Passes
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ALL parents hear that dreaded phrase from their children over the summer holidays I'm sure. It is usually in a long drawn out voice in an attempt to draw some sympathy... "I'm booooored!"...
Statfold Barn Festival defies the weather to go ahead as planned!
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DESPITE the horrendous weather last night and today, the first-ever Statfold Barn Festival is going ahead as planned  - despite a number of festivals cancelling across the UK.   Tamworth Informed have come to the...
Here’s how frazzled Tamworth parents can get £500 and unlimited FREE entry to Drayton Manor this summer!
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TAMWORTH mums and dads are in for a treat this summer, as Drayton Manor Park is giving away £500 cash, as well as FREE theme park tickets and hotel stays to parents who are...
Get your geek on at Ankerside!
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A DR Who legend is one of three special guests visiting Ankerside this weekend, as the shopping centre teams up with Geeks Events to host a special ‘Heroes & Foes’ event. From 9am on...
Enjoy August Bandstand music as summer programme draws to a close
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GET into summertime vibes with Motown covers, a classic blues band and a brass band, as a musical summer of Castle Grounds Bandstand entertainment draws to a close. Audiences can enjoy relaxing in the park...
The Statfold Barn Festival is here!
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BIG name acts and top unsigned music talent will be among the performers at one of the country’s newest music festivals taking place in Staffordshire this weekend. The inaugural Statfold Barn Festival is being held...
Audiences prepare for a ‘rocking’ time at outdoor cinema
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AUDIENCES are preparing to enjoy cinema under the stars in Tamworth’s Castle Grounds as the popular outdoor event returns this Saturday, August 10 with two hit films. This year’s film selections of Bohemian Rhapsody for...
Region’s finest food and drink to be served up with Gusto as popular food festival returns to Tamworth
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SAVE the dates – Tamworth’s popular Food Gusto Festival returns to the town for a weekend of the finest food, delicious drink and family entertainment this September. Tamworth Food Gusto Festival will be back in...
Countdown on to the first ever Statfold  Barn Festival
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THE countdown to Tamworth’s first ever Statfold Barn Festival is well and truly on with organisers promising a weekend of fantastic live music, hearty street food, comedy and family fun. The festival is being held...
Top 10 things to do in Tamworth this summer
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THE summer holidays are a great time to get out and about with the children and Tamworth is a brilliant place to do it. The town boasts a range of activities that will be perfect...
Here’s how to get that Drayton Manor Feeling this summer with 50% off tickets…
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LOCAL family-favourite attraction Drayton Manor Park is selling tickets for half price this Thursday, but you’ll have to act fast to get your hands on them! The theme park began a flash sale on its...
Experience life during WW2 at Tamworth Castle
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FAMILIES are invited to experience life during the war as part of a special event at Tamworth Castle next week to mark this year’s 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Visitors will be able to...
Great reasons to staycation in and around Tamworth this summer
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FAMILIES are being urged to get out and about and explore the many local attractions over the summer school holidays. Whether it’s thrilling rollercoasters, an arts festival, family cycle rides in beautiful countryside, or a...
Be enchanted with magical stories at Tamworth Castle
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FAMILIES are being invited to hear tales of enchantment from July 23 to July 25 at Tamworth Castle. The storyteller will be in residence at the beginning of the school summer holiday, to tell tales...
Tamworth chuffed with steam train trips
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A HUGE 77-year-old steam locomotive that once hauled heavy freight trains through the Midlands will pull a special passenger train from Tamworth this summer. Stanier Class 8F engine number 48151, which is 63ft (19metres) long and...