About the Castle

Step back in time through 900 years of history in Tamworth Castle. Wander the chambers and hallways of this unique building and get a real sense of how the Saxons, Normans, Tudors and Victorians spent their time in the castle.

Walk in their shoes
There are more than 15 fully furnished rooms to discover and everything is clearly signposted. The castle is packed with information and displays matching the era of the room so you can get a real sense of what life may have been like for the people of this time period.

Our Lady’s Chamber, one of the grand wooden panelled rooms, houses a special four-poster bed graciously supplied by the V&A Museum.

The South Range of the Castle shows the life of the families who lived in the Castle in its more recent years, before it was opened as a museum in 1897. The Townshends and the Cookes had very refined tastes and this is clearly shown in the Bedroom and With-Drawing Room. 

Battle and tribute exhibition
Our latest Anglo-Saxon 'Battle & Tribute' exhibition houses our display of the Staffordshire Hoard and the Glascote Torc within a replica mead hall. This space is jam-packed with interactive fun, replica and real Anglo-Saxon items and information about the great kingdom of Mercia. 

See for yourself
Venture up our tower which gives 360° views of Tamworth, including St. Editha’s Church and the surrounding Castle Grounds.

Phones at the ready
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