Facilities
Useful Information
Toilet facilities available on site including easy access toilet. Gift shop available and café selling drinks and confectionery only. Visitors can exit the Castle to get food from local shops, and re-enter the Castle later. Large children’s play area in the Castle Grounds with tables available for picnics.
Opening Times Winter Opening – 7th January to 31st March 2017:
Access
The Castle is reached via a steep slope. Interior tour includes many steps, narrow doorways and uneven floors. Ground floor access only for wheelchair users. Carer admitted free. Drop off point for people with disabilities, please telephone before visiting for assistance.
Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am to 3.00pm
Step inside for history and fun events...
(building closes at 3.45pm) Open for longer periods during school holidays
Summer Opening – 1st April to 10th September 2017: Tuesday – Sunday, 11.30am to 4.00pm (building closes at 4.45pm)
Tamworth Castle
Tamworth Castle
Please phone to check as opening times and seasonal start dates may vary. We are open extra days for Schools and Bank Holidays. If you require any assistance with regard to access into the Castle please telephone in advance.
The Holloway, Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 7NA 1827 709 626 (during opening hours) Tel: 0 or 01827 709 629 (24hr message board) Email: heritage@tamworth.gov.uk Visit: www.tamworthcastle.co.uk
Admission Prices
Adults £7.50, Child 5-15yrs £5.00, Child 2-4 yrs £3.00, Child under 2 yrs Free, OAP / Concessions £6.50 Family Ticket £23.00 (2 Adults and 2 Children). Admission charges for special events and Bank Holidays may vary. From A38 & Burton upon Trent
Tamworth Castle From A51 Lichfield
By Road: From Lichfield follow the A51 to Tamworth. From M1/M6 Northbound take the M42 and exit at Junction 10 and approach Tamworth via A5. From the M6 Southbound exit at junction 12 and approach Tamworth via A5.
By Rail:
Plan sit your wvi! no
From M6 Toll & Birmingham
Group Visits Why not bring a group to one of our guided tours? Your costumed guide will bring the Castle’s colourful history to life, with tales of past owners and ghostly legends. For further details phone 01827 709 626
The Castle is ten minutes walk from Tamworth station.
Workshops for Schools The award-winning Education Team provide a varied programme of workshops for Key Stage 1 to 4 students throughout the year, Monday – Friday.
Contact the Education Team on 01827 709 632 Email: castleeducation@tamworth.gov.uk
All details are correct at time of going to print but are subject to change at any time. Please contact 01827 709 629 for up-to-date information on events, opening times and prices. Tamworth Borough Council reserve the right to close any part of the Castle or Grounds without prior notice. Map: © Arka Cartographics Ltd 15/16 Tel: 01342 823 423
GREAT DAYS OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY
• Superb Historic Rooms • Staffordshire Hoard • Try on Armour Castle Quest • Easter Egg Hunt • St. George’s Day • Storytelling • Dragon Hunt
Solve riddles, find dragon eggs, cheer for St. George, meet a new dragon and be amazed by Saxon treasure
NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Enjoy a great day out with fun for all ages! Wander through the stunning intact rooms with displays that tell the story of the unique history of this truly wonderful Castle. Join one of the many events and get hands-on experiences of how life used to be from Saxon beginnings right through to Victorian times. TO FIND OUT MORE CALL: 01827 709 618
Saturday 22nd April – 11.30am-4.00pm
Medieval living history in the Castle and re-enactments in the Castle Grounds Monday 20th to Sunday 26th February 11.30am-4.00pm A great event if you or your family love search-games, or enjoy challenges set by computer games! Follow the clues, overcome obstacles, and rise to the challenge to reach the end of the Quest. Great fun with lots of Castle characters as clue-givers and all Questers get a reward at the end of the adventure. Admission: Adults £7.50, OAP £6.50, Child (5- 15 yrs) £5.00, Child (2-4yrs) £3.00, Under 2 yrs free
NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Saturday 8th to Friday 21st April 11.30am-4.00pm
Celebrate St George’s Day in style with fun indoor and outdoor events. Enjoy a Medieval experience with living history at the Castle, play games with Lady Freville, learn about weaponry and armour and have a go at laundry the Medieval way. In the Castle grounds try out archery, enjoy the spectacular Medieval jousts and street entertainers, walk around the encampment, try the children’s Medieval activities and much more. Admission: Adults £7.50, OAP £6.50, Child (5 – 15 yrs) £5.00, Child (2-4yrs) £3.00, Under 2 yrs free
Storytelling with Ruby NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Saturday 29th April to Monday 1st May 11.30am-4.00pm
Come along and listen as the storyteller enchants your children with tales of knights, dragons and princesses. We’d love you to come in your favourite dress-up costume and don’t forget there’s great craft activities too. Admission: Adults £7.50, OAP £6.50, Child (5 – 15 yrs) £5.50, Child (2-4yrs) £3.50, Under 2 yrs free
Easter Egg Hunt Get even cnloser to our exciti g history!
St. George’s Day
NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Family fun for Easter with our ‘egg-stra’ special egg hunt. Ruby the Castle Dragon has hidden her eggs from the dastardly dragon hunter. She has been very clever and disguised them, but now she cannot find them! Can you help her? See if you can spot the eggs as you visit the Castle and when you have completed the search, hand in your answers and you’ll get a small prize. Admission: Adults £7.50, OAP £6.50, Child (5 – 15 yrs) £5.00, Child (2-4yrs) £3.00, Under 2 yrs free
Dragon Hunt Saturday 27th May to Friday 2nd June – 11.30am-4.00pm
Introducing Hafgrim the Dragon
NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Ruby, Tamworth Castle’s resident dragon has invited her brother, Hafgrim, to come and stay. He is a rather mischievous dragon and decided to hide from his sister. We need your help to find him and take part in some fun activities along the way, avoiding the cunning dragon catcher. Great fun for all the family. Admission: Adults £7.50, OAP £6.50, Child (5-15 yrs) £5.50, Child (2-4yrs) £3.50, Under 2 yrs free
Facilities
Useful Information
Toilet facilities available on site including easy access toilet. Gift shop available and café selling drinks and confectionery only. Visitors can exit the Castle to get food from local shops, and re-enter the Castle later. Large children’s play area in the Castle Grounds with tables available for picnics.
Opening Times Winter Opening – 7th January to 31st March 2017:
Access
The Castle is reached via a steep slope. Interior tour includes many steps, narrow doorways and uneven floors. Ground floor access only for wheelchair users. Carer admitted free. Drop off point for people with disabilities, please telephone before visiting for assistance.
Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am to 3.00pm
Step inside for history and fun events...
(building closes at 3.45pm) Open for longer periods during school holidays
Summer Opening – 1st April to 10th September 2017: Tuesday – Sunday, 11.30am to 4.00pm (building closes at 4.45pm)
Tamworth Castle
Tamworth Castle
Please phone to check as opening times and seasonal start dates may vary. We are open extra days for Schools and Bank Holidays. If you require any assistance with regard to access into the Castle please telephone in advance.
The Holloway, Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 7NA 1827 709 626 (during opening hours) Tel: 0 or 01827 709 629 (24hr message board) Email: heritage@tamworth.gov.uk Visit: www.tamworthcastle.co.uk
Admission Prices
Adults £7.50, Child 5-15yrs £5.00, Child 2-4 yrs £3.00, Child under 2 yrs Free, OAP / Concessions £6.50 Family Ticket £23.00 (2 Adults and 2 Children). Admission charges for special events and Bank Holidays may vary. From A38 & Burton upon Trent
Tamworth Castle From A51 Lichfield
By Road: From Lichfield follow the A51 to Tamworth. From M1/M6 Northbound take the M42 and exit at Junction 10 and approach Tamworth via A5. From the M6 Southbound exit at junction 12 and approach Tamworth via A5.
By Rail:
Plan sit your wvi! no
From M6 Toll & Birmingham
Group Visits Why not bring a group to one of our guided tours? Your costumed guide will bring the Castle’s colourful history to life, with tales of past owners and ghostly legends. For further details phone 01827 709 626
The Castle is ten minutes walk from Tamworth station.
Workshops for Schools The award-winning Education Team provide a varied programme of workshops for Key Stage 1 to 4 students throughout the year, Monday – Friday.
Contact the Education Team on 01827 709 632 Email: castleeducation@tamworth.gov.uk
All details are correct at time of going to print but are subject to change at any time. Please contact 01827 709 629 for up-to-date information on events, opening times and prices. Tamworth Borough Council reserve the right to close any part of the Castle or Grounds without prior notice. Map: © Arka Cartographics Ltd 15/16 Tel: 01342 823 423
GREAT DAYS OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY
• Superb Historic Rooms • Staffordshire Hoard • Try on Armour Castle Quest • Easter Egg Hunt • St. George’s Day • Storytelling • Dragon Hunt
Solve riddles, find dragon eggs, cheer for St. George, meet a new dragon and be amazed by Saxon treasure
NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Enjoy a great day out with fun for all ages! Wander through the stunning intact rooms with displays that tell the story of the unique history of this truly wonderful Castle. Join one of the many events and get hands-on experiences of how life used to be from Saxon beginnings right through to Victorian times. TO FIND OUT MORE CALL: 01827 709 618
Saturday 22nd April – 11.30am-4.00pm
Medieval living history in the Castle and re-enactments in the Castle Grounds Monday 20th to Sunday 26th February 11.30am-4.00pm A great event if you or your family love search-games, or enjoy challenges set by computer games! Follow the clues, overcome obstacles, and rise to the challenge to reach the end of the Quest. Great fun with lots of Castle characters as clue-givers and all Questers get a reward at the end of the adventure. Admission: Adults £7.50, OAP £6.50, Child (5- 15 yrs) £5.00, Child (2-4yrs) £3.00, Under 2 yrs free
NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Saturday 8th to Friday 21st April 11.30am-4.00pm
Celebrate St George’s Day in style with fun indoor and outdoor events. Enjoy a Medieval experience with living history at the Castle, play games with Lady Freville, learn about weaponry and armour and have a go at laundry the Medieval way. In the Castle grounds try out archery, enjoy the spectacular Medieval jousts and street entertainers, walk around the encampment, try the children’s Medieval activities and much more. Admission: Adults £7.50, OAP £6.50, Child (5 – 15 yrs) £5.00, Child (2-4yrs) £3.00, Under 2 yrs free
Storytelling with Ruby NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Saturday 29th April to Monday 1st May 11.30am-4.00pm
Come along and listen as the storyteller enchants your children with tales of knights, dragons and princesses. We’d love you to come in your favourite dress-up costume and don’t forget there’s great craft activities too. Admission: Adults £7.50, OAP £6.50, Child (5 – 15 yrs) £5.50, Child (2-4yrs) £3.50, Under 2 yrs free
Easter Egg Hunt Get even cnloser to our exciti g history!
St. George’s Day
NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Family fun for Easter with our ‘egg-stra’ special egg hunt. Ruby the Castle Dragon has hidden her eggs from the dastardly dragon hunter. She has been very clever and disguised them, but now she cannot find them! Can you help her? See if you can spot the eggs as you visit the Castle and when you have completed the search, hand in your answers and you’ll get a small prize. Admission: Adults £7.50, OAP £6.50, Child (5 – 15 yrs) £5.00, Child (2-4yrs) £3.00, Under 2 yrs free
Dragon Hunt Saturday 27th May to Friday 2nd June – 11.30am-4.00pm
Introducing Hafgrim the Dragon
NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Ruby, Tamworth Castle’s resident dragon has invited her brother, Hafgrim, to come and stay. He is a rather mischievous dragon and decided to hide from his sister. We need your help to find him and take part in some fun activities along the way, avoiding the cunning dragon catcher. Great fun for all the family. Admission: Adults £7.50, OAP £6.50, Child (5-15 yrs) £5.50, Child (2-4yrs) £3.50, Under 2 yrs free
Solve riddles, find dragon eggs, cheer for St. George, meet a new dragon and be amazed by Saxon treasure
NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Enjoy a great day out with fun for all ages! Wander through the stunning intact rooms with displays that tell the story of the unique history of this truly wonderful Castle. Join one of the many events and get hands-on experiences of how life used to be from Saxon beginnings right through to Victorian times. TO FIND OUT MORE CALL: 01827 709 618
Saturday 22nd April – 11.30am-4.00pm
Medieval living history in the Castle and re-enactments in the Castle Grounds Monday 20th to Sunday 26th February 11.30am-4.00pm A great event if you or your family love search-games, or enjoy challenges set by computer games! Follow the clues, overcome obstacles, and rise to the challenge to reach the end of the Quest. Great fun with lots of Castle characters as clue-givers and all Questers get a reward at the end of the adventure. Admission: Adults £7.50, OAP £6.50, Child (5- 15 yrs) £5.00, Child (2-4yrs) £3.00, Under 2 yrs free
NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Saturday 8th to Friday 21st April 11.30am-4.00pm
Celebrate St George’s Day in style with fun indoor and outdoor events. Enjoy a Medieval experience with living history at the Castle, play games with Lady Freville, learn about weaponry and armour and have a go at laundry the Medieval way. In the Castle grounds try out archery, enjoy the spectacular Medieval jousts and street entertainers, walk around the encampment, try the children’s Medieval activities and much more. Admission: Adults £7.50, OAP £6.50, Child (5 – 15 yrs) £5.00, Child (2-4yrs) £3.00, Under 2 yrs free
Storytelling with Ruby NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Saturday 29th April to Monday 1st May 11.30am-4.00pm
Come along and listen as the storyteller enchants your children with tales of knights, dragons and princesses. We’d love you to come in your favourite dress-up costume and don’t forget there’s great craft activities too. Admission: Adults £7.50, OAP £6.50, Child (5 – 15 yrs) £5.50, Child (2-4yrs) £3.50, Under 2 yrs free
Easter Egg Hunt Get even cnloser to our exciti g history!
St. George’s Day
NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Family fun for Easter with our ‘egg-stra’ special egg hunt. Ruby the Castle Dragon has hidden her eggs from the dastardly dragon hunter. She has been very clever and disguised them, but now she cannot find them! Can you help her? See if you can spot the eggs as you visit the Castle and when you have completed the search, hand in your answers and you’ll get a small prize. Admission: Adults £7.50, OAP £6.50, Child (5 – 15 yrs) £5.00, Child (2-4yrs) £3.00, Under 2 yrs free
Dragon Hunt Saturday 27th May to Friday 2nd June – 11.30am-4.00pm
Introducing Hafgrim the Dragon
NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Ruby, Tamworth Castle’s resident dragon has invited her brother, Hafgrim, to come and stay. He is a rather mischievous dragon and decided to hide from his sister. We need your help to find him and take part in some fun activities along the way, avoiding the cunning dragon catcher. Great fun for all the family. Admission: Adults £7.50, OAP £6.50, Child (5-15 yrs) £5.50, Child (2-4yrs) £3.50, Under 2 yrs free
Facilities
Useful Information
Toilet facilities available on site including easy access toilet. Gift shop available and café selling drinks and confectionery only. Visitors can exit the Castle to get food from local shops, and re-enter the Castle later. Large children’s play area in the Castle Grounds with tables available for picnics.
Opening Times Winter Opening – 7th January to 31st March 2017:
Access
The Castle is reached via a steep slope. Interior tour includes many steps, narrow doorways and uneven floors. Ground floor access only for wheelchair users. Carer admitted free. Drop off point for people with disabilities, please telephone before visiting for assistance.
Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am to 3.00pm
Step inside for history and fun events...
(building closes at 3.45pm) Open for longer periods during school holidays
Summer Opening – 1st April to 10th September 2017: Tuesday – Sunday, 11.30am to 4.00pm (building closes at 4.45pm)
Tamworth Castle
Tamworth Castle
Please phone to check as opening times and seasonal start dates may vary. We are open extra days for Schools and Bank Holidays. If you require any assistance with regard to access into the Castle please telephone in advance.
The Holloway, Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 7NA 1827 709 626 (during opening hours) Tel: 0 or 01827 709 629 (24hr message board) Email: heritage@tamworth.gov.uk Visit: www.tamworthcastle.co.uk
Admission Prices
Adults £7.50, Child 5-15yrs £5.00, Child 2-4 yrs £3.00, Child under 2 yrs Free, OAP / Concessions £6.50 Family Ticket £23.00 (2 Adults and 2 Children). Admission charges for special events and Bank Holidays may vary. From A38 & Burton upon Trent
Tamworth Castle From A51 Lichfield
By Road: From Lichfield follow the A51 to Tamworth. From M1/M6 Northbound take the M42 and exit at Junction 10 and approach Tamworth via A5. From the M6 Southbound exit at junction 12 and approach Tamworth via A5.
By Rail:
Plan sit your wvi! no
From M6 Toll & Birmingham
Group Visits Why not bring a group to one of our guided tours? Your costumed guide will bring the Castle’s colourful history to life, with tales of past owners and ghostly legends. For further details phone 01827 709 626
The Castle is ten minutes walk from Tamworth station.
Workshops for Schools The award-winning Education Team provide a varied programme of workshops for Key Stage 1 to 4 students throughout the year, Monday – Friday.
Contact the Education Team on 01827 709 632 Email: castleeducation@tamworth.gov.uk
All details are correct at time of going to print but are subject to change at any time. Please contact 01827 709 629 for up-to-date information on events, opening times and prices. Tamworth Borough Council reserve the right to close any part of the Castle or Grounds without prior notice. Map: © Arka Cartographics Ltd 15/16 Tel: 01342 823 423
GREAT DAYS OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY
• Superb Historic Rooms • Staffordshire Hoard • Try on Armour Castle Quest • Easter Egg Hunt • St. George’s Day • Storytelling • Dragon Hunt