Tourism & Leisure

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!
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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?
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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
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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...
Touring theatre continues for the summer season
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THE theatre is continuing on its tour in Tamworth, bringing a variety of professional productions to venues across the borough. The project - Touring Theatre - has produced a range of high-quality shows that...
Staffordshire attractions win prestigious national awards
StaffordshireTourism & Leisure
THE National Memorial Arboretum has been named the UK’s best large visitor attraction at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence ceremony. The arboretum near Lichfield, the UK’s national Centre for Remembrance, fought off competition...
Share your mugshot on Staffordshire Day
StaffordshireTourism & Leisure
THERE’S an easy, brand new way to get involved with Staffordshire Day (Tuesday 1st May) this year – the Staffordshire Day Mugshot! Enjoy Staffordshire, Staffordshire County Council and the county’s other local authorities want people...
Polls open to choose name of Ale brewed for Staffordshire Regimental Mascot
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THE polls have opened, not for the local elections, but to choose the name of an ale being brewed in honour of Colour Sgt Watchman V, Mascot of the Staffordshire Regiment. Tamworth Brewing Co...
Tamworth community group in Guinness World Record bid for Staffordshire Day
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GROWING community interest group Tamworth Community Together CIC will attempt to set the record for the world’s biggest oatcake in celebration of Staffordshire Day on Tuesday, May 1. Volunteers will bake the county favourite when...
A home fit for CHIMP-ions at Twycross Zoo!
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THE countdown is on for the unveiling of Chimpanzee Eden at Twycross Zoo! The award-winning conservation charity based in the heart of England has created a new habitat for its chimpanzees, as part of its...
Swimming Pool to be Reopened at Landau Forte Academy QEMS
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THE Landau Forte Charitable Trust has this week confirmed plans to refurbish and reopen the swimming pool at Landau Forte Academy QEMS. Students at QEMS, as well as Landau Forte Academy Amington and the Tamworth...
£1.7 billion tourism boom continues to draw visitors to Staffordshire
StaffordshireTourism & Leisure
RECENT figures on Staffordshire’s tourism economy prove that the county remains a popular destination amongst visitors. 2017 saw the county’s busiest year, with more than 25 million people from home and abroad, enjoying a day out...
War hero’s closest living relatives visit Ankerside exhibition on his bravery
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TWO of Colin Grazier’s closest living relatives were among visitors to an exhibition in Tamworth about the WWII hero who helped shorten the conflict. Colin’s first cousins Carol Bridges and Arthur Lakin popped in...
People urged to explore Staffordshire over Easter
StaffordshireTourism & Leisure
FAMILIES are being urged to opt for a ‘staycation’ over Easter and explore the county’s many attractions. Whether its Easter egg hunts, clay pot making, family cycle rides in the beautiful countryside, or a...
Plan your journey in advance and enjoy the Easter getaway
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PEOPLE are being advised to plan their journey if heading away for Easter this weekend and check online for the latest traffic information. Roads are expected to be busy from Thursday as the Easter holidays...
Would you like to be part of Tamworths best-kept event secret?
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TAMWORTH urban arts and sports festival is amongst the top three events of its kind in the UK and is the biggest engaging youth culture event in Staffordshire. To ensure the 2018 event goes ahead...
Get stuck in to more Mercian Mosaic workshops this Easter
ArtsTourism & Leisure
TAMWORTH residents of all ages are being given another opportunity to contribute towards the amazing Mercian Mosaic community art project at a series of free workshops this Easter. Mercian Mosaic will see 1,400 individual yard-square...
Tamworth Assembly Rooms exhibition goes on tour
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A DIGITAL touring exhibition for Tamworth Assembly Rooms sets off this April as the historic building continues to undergo a major refurbishment. The project has now entered the construction phase and Tamworth Arts and Events...
Countdown is on to medieval-themed St George’s Day fun
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TAMWORTH’S popular St George’s Day extravaganza is back for 2018 and will take over the Castle Grounds with medieval-themed fun for the whole family on Saturday, April 21 from 10am – 5pm. Over recent...