Tourism & Leisure

Rare Saxon and Viking artefacts on loan to Tamworth Castle for one weekend only!
EventsStaffordshireTourism & Leisure
VISITORS to Tamworth Castle this weekend are in for a rare treat with the chance to see some Saxon and Viking artefacts which are on loan from Grosvenor Museum in Chester as part of Tamworth’s Aethelfest...
Free family fun coming to Tamworth Castle Grounds on July 14
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A FREE Saxon-themed fun and entertainment for the whole family, including the live reveal of a huge community art project, will fill Tamworth’s Castle Grounds this Saturday (July 14) as part of the four-day Aethelfest...
Swim safely this Summer
Children & Young PeopleHeadlineStaffordshire
PEOPLE in Staffordshire are being urged not to cool off in potentially dangerous lakes, reservoirs and quarries, as the Met Office issues a Level 3 heatwave alert for the weekend. Level 3 means people can expect...
Summer is in ‘full swing’ at the Castle Grounds
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TWO favourite Tamworth bands will be performing some classic and contemporary music from the Castle Grounds Bandstand as Tamworth Borough Council’s hot programme of free Summer Bandstand Concerts continues this weekend. On Saturday July 7...
Drayton Manor Zoo’s animals go wild for ice pops!
Environment & NatureHeadlineTourism & Leisure
ANIMALS at Drayton Manor Zoo have been going wild for ways to cool down in the hot weather that the UK is currently experiencing. Based in Staffordshire, Drayton Manor Park is committed to ensuring that the...
Enjoy film favourites 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 4, for the two exciting public choice films of Top Gun and Labyrinth. Audiences can enjoy watching the classic...
Drayton Manor Park continues to support Armed Forces Day with free entry
Tourism & Leisure
TAMWORTH'S Drayton Manor Park is proud to support the British Armed Forces throughout the year* by offering free entry to present and ex-serving members, and will continue to do so this year on Armed Forces...
‘Best of British’ theme revealed for Drayton Manor Park’s Fireworks Spectacular!
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THIS year, Drayton Manor Park will be turning the sky red, white and blue during its Fireworks Spectacular this year with a ‘Best of British’ theme! The family owned and run theme park, is preparing...
New brochure reveals four-day Aethelfest activities
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PLANS have now been finalised for an exciting programme of activities which take place across four days next month to celebrate the life of Tamworth’s Lady of the Mercians, Aethelflaed. Tamworth’s Aethelfest takes place between July...
Twycross Zoo Celebrates Official Launch of Chimpanzee Eden
Environment & NatureTourism & Leisure
AWARD-winning conservation charity, Twycross Zoo, this week welcomed VIP guests to an exclusive event to celebrate the launch of its brand new state-of-the art habitat, Chimpanzee Eden. The event was held as a thank you...
Over 8000 smiles as Drayton Manor Park supports Kidsout
Children & Young PeopleCommunityTourism & Leisure
TAMWORTH'S Drayton Manor Park teamed up with KidsOut charity and Rotary International to host its annual ‘Big Day Out’ for underprivileged children on Wednesday 13th June and welcomed more than 8000 visitors for a fun...
Take your taste buds on a real dining adventure with Namco Funscape Tamworth 
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SUMMER 2018 sees the arrival of Clyde’s Bar & Grill at Namco Funscape Tamworth, our newest venture with a host of delicious food on offer!  Taking inspiration from the increasing appetite for high...
Bannatyne Group opens new cafe bar at Tamworth health club
BusinessTourism & Leisure
The BANNATYNE Group has invested £160,000 in an exciting new café bar at its Tamworth health club, which offers members and spa guests healthy eating options in well-appointed surroundings. The brand-new café bar at the...
Summer Bandstand music returns with a fantastic new line-up
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TAMWORTH Borough Council’s programme of Summer Bandstand Concerts begins on Sunday, June 10 and will see a variety of bands, singers and clubs taking to the Castle Grounds stage to delight audiences on weekends throughout the...
Families urged to explore Staffordshire during May half term
StaffordshireTourism & Leisure
FAMILIES looking for something to do during the May half term holiday are being encouraged to explore some of the county’s great attractions. Staffordshire has hundreds of exciting locations and attractions, including many leading national sites...
MP hands over £10,000 cheque to on behalf of Friends of Tamworth Castle
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AT the recent AGM of the Friends of Tamworth Castle, MP and Patron, Christopher Pincher, presented a cheque for £10,000 to Louise Tromans, which she accepted on behalf of the Castle, being match funding...
Tamworth Restaurant manager speaks out after immigration raid
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THE owners of a restaurant which was the subject of a raid from the UK Border Agency in April has approached Tamworth Informed to have their say on the incident. Blue Water Restaurant on...
Official unveiling of Aethelflaed sculpture
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THE official unveiling of the 6-metre high Aethelflaed sculpture has taken place today (Monday) with special guests of the Mayor, those involved in the production process and even Æthelflæd herself (sort of!) After...
Our Aethel is home!
HeadlinePlanning & DevelopmentTourism & Leisure
SHE has returned!  Aethalflaed, Tamworth’s Lady of the Mercians has returned home to the Capital of Mercia today (Sunday 20 May). More than a year of consultations, designing, planning and back-breaking labour has come...
Can you complete the Castle Quest?
EventsTourism & Leisure
CALLING all adventure seekers, problem solvers and gaming enthusiasts. Tamworth Castle is throwing down the gauntlet this half term to anyone brave enough to solve the clues laid down by the Quest Master. Based on a...
Fairy-tale stories this bank holiday at Tamworth Castle
ArtsChildren & Young PeopleTourism & Leisure
FAMILIES are being invited to hear tales of enchantment this bank holiday weekend at Tamworth Castle. The storyteller will be in residence during May 5 to 7, to tell tales of knights, dragons and princesses...
Let there be light! Original windows uncovered as part of Assembly Rooms refurbishment
Planning & DevelopmentTourism & Leisure
ORIGINAL windows of the main auditorium at Tamworth Assembly Rooms are being uncovered and restored as part of a major project to transform the historic theatre into a modern venue fit for 21st century...