Castle Grounds

Tamworth Castle is surrounded by attractive parkland, free and open to all, which is packed with family activities such as cycling, tennis and skating, as well as stunning flowerbeds, river walks, picnic benches, a huge children's playground, historic features, sculptures and more.

While the grounds have ample entertainment to keep the family busy all year-round, they are also host to a busy calendar of special events, including a St George's Day Festival, live theatre, live music, open air cinemas and fireworks display, to name a few. Some are free, some will require tickets, so please check out the events calendar to see What's On.

Bandstand
The Victorian bandstand is located at the top of the floral terraces, sitting beneath Tamworth Castle. It was erected in 1900 and constructed by the Price Brothers; local builders whose initials are set in the stonework inside. At weekends during the summer months you can enjoy live music from the bandstand while relaxing in the park. The programme of Bandstand concerts is detailed in our What's On section.

Outdoor Play Park

Tamworth Castle Grounds is home to a brand new all-inclusive adventure playground, with masses of equipment for children of all ages and abilities. The new playground was opened in 2021 with a huge variety of swings, slides, seesaws, towers, roundabouts, climbing walls, monkey bars, trim trails, action spinners, buddy board, tee pees and more. It also has a wheelchair accessible roundabout, supported swing seats, wheelchair access ramps and a variety of sensory playboards. The grounds are outside the castle and free to everyone to attend, including the adventure playground.

Cycle Hire
Fancy exploring the area on two wheels? Bicycles can be hired from the Activity Centre in the Castle Grounds. Open 7 days a week, 10am to 5pm. Helmets also available to hire. Cycles and skateboards available to purchase. Full cycle maintenance and accessories are also available.
Contact: 07896 504141, [email protected], www.facebook.com/daveowencycles

Flat Green Bowling
Come and enjoy a leisurely game of Flat Green Bowls on this expertly kept green. Open 12noon until dusk Monday to Sunday. Find out more via the Tamworth Castle Bowling Club website.

Table Tennis Tables
There are two permanent table tennis tables in the grounds that are free for anyone to use - just bring your bats and ball. You can find them down by the river.

Tennis Courts
The newly refurbished courts are run in conjunction with MicroSports with all bookings taken online via ClubSpark. All information, including prices and how to book, can be found on the ClubSpark website.

Skate Park
There is a skate park in Tamworth Castle Grounds which is enjoyed by skateboarders, in-liners and BMXers. The park is so good that British professional skaters have been sighted enjoying the park on numerous occasions. The park has a varied layout with some contemporary skatepark features such as a 4ft tall 20ft wide mini ramp and the extremely popular Westminster hip as well as some street style ledges, rails and many pads.

Outdoor Gym
Outdoor fitness equipment for the whole community to use in the fresh air. No membership fees, just turn up and work out for free.

The Planet Walk
This is great fun for all the family. Starting from the distinctive sun sculpture, the walk gives you a feel for how the solar system is organised by following red rockets laid into the path.

Cafe
Refreshments are available from the Pavillion tea rooms and the Community Cafe near the adventure playground.

Toilets
There are modern public toilets in the Castle Grounds, with a number of individual cubicles. The block includes a full Changing Places facility and free water refill station. These toilets can be found near the playground. Please be aware seasonal opening hours apply.

Shop
Tamworth town centre is just across the bridge at the Castle gatehouse. This market town is home to a variety of independent shops, pubs and restaurants. Find out more on the Visit Tamworth website.