Battle & Tribute
A state-of-the-art and interactive exhibition, dedicated to the area’s rich Anglo-Saxon history.
Explore our state-of-the-art and interactive exhibition at Tamworth Castle, dedicated to the area’s rich Anglo-Saxon history.
This spectacular area of the Castle opened for the first time in 2021, transforming the top floor of the castle to an Anglo-Saxon, interactive tribute.
The £768,000 ‘Battle and Tribute’ exhibition includes:
- a mead hall
- an immersive combat film experience
- a unique touch-table strategy game
- pieces of the legendary Staffordshire Hoard, alongside other Anglo-Saxon artefacts.
The exhibition brings the area’s rich Anglo-Saxon history to life, including the role of our famous warrior queen, Aethelflaed. It explores many exciting aspects of the Staffordshire Hoard, including themes of battle, kingship and the warrior culture in Anglo-Saxon Mercia.
Check out this slideshow of what you can see in the new exhibition:
Here's a clip from the film that forms part of the new exhibition:
The ‘Battle and Tribute’ exhibition has been made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players, with additional funding from Tamworth Borough Council, the Friends of Tamworth Castle & Museum and Arts Council England.
