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What's On

In addition to general admission, we hold several special events throughout the year. From living history, workshops and murder mysteries to school holiday fun. See what you can experience below.

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Events in the Castle Grounds

These events are not organised by Tamworth Castle nor do they include entry to inside the castle/museum but can be an added bonus for a great day out.

  • 23-31 May - Barker's Fun Fair (daily from 1pm) - More info: www.facebook.com/BarkersFunFair
  • Wednesday 10 June - Nature Counts with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust - More info: www.eventbrite.co.uk
  • 13 & 14 June - Dine ’N’ Devour food festival - More info: https://lsdpromotions.com/tamworth
  • Sunday 14 June - Tamworth Dog Friendly Trail - More info: www.facebook.com
  • Saturday 20 June, 1-3pm - Tamworth Wind Band at the Bandstand - More info: www.facebook.com
  • 26-28 June - Tamworth Tribute Festival - More info: https://tamworthtributefestival.co.uk/
  • Saturday 27 June - Armed Forces Day 2026 Fun Day - More info: www.facebook.com/events/753539097449466
  • Saturday 4 July - Kaleidoscope of Dreams
  • 17 & 18 July - Castle Concerts - More info: https://castleconcerts.co.uk/
  • 15 August - Art of Tamworth
  • 15 & 16 August - Labyrinth Inflatable Challenge - More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/921810663521715
  • 22 & 23 August - Dine ’N’ Devour food festival - More info: https://lsdpromotions.com/tamworth
  • Sunday 13 September - Annual Reliant Gathering - More info: https://reliantownersclub.org
  • Sunday 18 October - Tamworth 10k - More info: www.race-space.com/gb/kp-tamworth/tamworth-10k-2026

Parkrun - Every Saturday at 9am. Free, weekly, timed 5k parkrun for all ages and abilities. More info: www.parkrun.org.uk/tamworthcastlegrounds 
Junior Parkrun - Every Sunday at 9am. More info and register: www.parkrun.org.uk/tamworthcastlegrounds-juniors

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