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Have you got what it takes to solve the Castle Quest?
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THE challenge has been set for young adventure seekers, problem solvers and gaming enthusiasts to complete the Castle Quest as part of another fun family activity at Tamworth Castle during the coming half term...
Events to celebrate Tamworth Assembly Rooms’ birthday and town’s Victorian history
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AS we get closer to the reopening of Tamworth Assembly Rooms later this year, Tamworth Council is shining a spotlight on all things Victorian and the era’s many significant contributions to the shaping of...
St Giles Hospice promises fun for all the family at Whittington summer fair
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ST GILES HOSPICE will be welcoming visitors to an afternoon of fun at its annual Summer Fair in Whittington on Saturday 25th May. The popular fundraising event will be offering attractions for all the family at...
Drayton Manor Park is giving away FREE ENTRY to celebrate the birth of the royal baby… but there’s a catch
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THE Midlands’ most popular theme park is celebrating the birth of the royal baby with FREE entry this weekend, but only for namesakes of baby Archie. Drayton Manor Park is inviting visitors young and old...
Here’s how to get 50% off Drayton Manor Park tickets this week!
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LOCAL family-favourite attraction Drayton Manor Park is offering 50% off tickets for this weekend, but you’ll have to act fast. The Staffordshire-based theme park will be hosting a flash sale on its website from 10am on...
Do you dare to call the name ‘Beetlejuice’?
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CALLING all Tim Burton and dark comedy fans! Are you looking for an outdoor cinema experience that will thrill and entertain any fan of classic, witty horror? If you are, then there is still time...
Sophie Ellis-Bextor to headline Statfold Barn Festival this summer
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SOPHIE Ellis-Bextor has been announced as the latest big-name act to perform at the Statfold Barn Festival in Tamworth this summer. Famous for hit songs like Murder on the Dancefloor, Take me Home, Get over...
Tamworth’s Brina organises another massive event – and this time it’s right here!
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TAMWORTH'S very own Paul 'Brina' Brindley is organising another massive event - and this time it’s much closer to home in Tamworth! The Statfold Barn Festival is in fact, just a couple of miles from...
Joe Lycett to appear on Radio Tamworth
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TOP Comedian Joe Lycett will be appearing on Radio Tamworth tomorrow (Thursday) evening. He will join presenters Mark Paul and Darren Mortiboy on the Mortified Comedy Radio Show from 8 pm. Birmingham's Joe Lycett is the...
Namco Funscape and Midlands Psychology organise ‘Keep Achieving’ Project Event
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ON Wednesday 12 December 2018, 67 people gathered at Namco Funscape in Tamworth to attend a bowling event hosted by the Midlands Psychology Keep Achieving Project. The event was a National Lottery Sport England Families...
Alex Farrell takes on biggest show yet
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TAMWORTH entrepreneur Alex Farrell is taking on his biggest challenge yet – organising the Statfold Barn Festival. Alex is well-known locally as the star of the Tamworth Pantomime Company – oh yes he is –...
Five Great Ways to Celebrate Staffordshire Day in Tamworth and Lichfield
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ATTRACTIONS, community groups and residents in Tamworth and Lichfield have joined forces to help create a packed programme for the fourth Staffordshire Day. The county celebration, organised by Enjoy Staffordshire, supported by Staffordshire County Council...
Record-breaking crowds attend St George’s Day festivities in Tamworth
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TAMWORTH’S Castle Grounds were packed with a record-breaking number of people on Saturday, April 20, for the hottest St George’s Day extravaganza ever! Soaring numbers came on a gloriously hot day, as estimated crowds...
Warton goes big for their third annual music festival
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THIS year’s Warton Music Festival is due to take place this summer from the 19-21 July in the fields of Warton, just outside of Tamworth. The Hunna have been announced as their main headliner for...
“All you need is love” at the Statfold Barn Festival this summer
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‘THE Bootleg Beatles’ are the latest big-name act to be announced for the Statfold Barn Festival taking place this Summer in Tamworth. The band, who have performed all over the world during the past four...
Easter Holiday Weekend – Whats happening?
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WITH the four-day Bank Holiday weekend fast approaching (for those that don't have to work) and with the children off School, no doubt you will be looking for things to do - allow us to...
Tamworth School Children star in new TV show
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CHILDREN from a Tamworth School are to star in a new TV show which starts tonight (Tuesday) and covers the misconceptions of British school children around race. 'The Great British School Swap' is a radical...
Will you enjoy the snow and ice over the Easter Holidays?
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DON'T worry - it is not a weather warning (we don't think!) - but Tamworth's SnowDome has some fantastic activities taking place over easter to keep you and more importantly, your little ones busy...
Tamworth attraction to host Autism friendly event
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A TAMWORTH tourist attraction is to host an 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! All...
Help Ruby the dragon find her lost eggs at Tamworth Castle
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FAMILIES are being invited to take part in an egg-stra special Easter egg hunt around the rooms and corridors of Tamworth Castle this April. Ruby the castle dragon has disguised her eggs so that the...
Timetable revealed for this year’s medieval-themed St George’s Day fun
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THE countdown is on to Tamworth’s popular St George’s Day extravaganza 2019, with an exciting new line-up of entertainment for the whole family set to take over the Castle Grounds on Saturday, April 20, from...
Enjoy an EGGS-ellent Easter at local family theme park
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THE region’s most popular theme park has the perfect solution to beat holiday boredom this Easter. Staffordshire-based Drayton Manor Park is inviting families from across the UK to spend their Easter holiday (13 – 28...
Can Tamworth schools hit the right note at new music festival
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ORGANISERS of a new music festival in Tamworth are on the hunt for a talented local school band or group of school friends who play music together to star on stage this summer. The Statfold Barn...
Visit Tamworth for Easter holiday fun
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THERE’S plenty to keep families entertained in Tamworth during the Easter holidays, from dragon egg hunting and musical comedy, to free craft activities and sports. For ‘egg-stra’ family fun, head to Tamworth Castle for the...
Scarecrow Spectacular in Elford
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THE beautiful Staffordshire village of Elford has something to ‘crow’ about - the scarecrows are back! Situated just a few miles North of Tamworth, the event promises to be a huge crowd pleaser, with attractions...
Grab the last tickets for cinema under the stars this summer
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THERE is still time to grab your tickets for this year’s Outdoor Cinema on Saturday, August 10, for the two exciting public choice films of Bohemian Rhapsody and Beetlejuice, but be quick before they sell...
Toploader to play at Statfold Barn Festival
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HIT indie rockers Toploader are the latest big-name act confirmed for the Statfold Barn Festival, organisers have announced. The multi-platinum selling group, best known for their global smash Dancing in the Moonlight, will perform a...
Bestselling author to visit Tamworth library
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BESTSELLING local author Carol Wyer, whose crime series is set in and around Staffordshire and Tamworth, is celebrating the launch of her much-anticipated thriller THE DARE. Launching at Tamworth Library on Thursday 25 April between 11...