Tamworth Castle awarded Blue Peter badge venue status!Tamworth Borough Council is excited to announce that Tamworth Castle has been officially recognised as a Blue Peter badge venue. This prestigious status means that children who have earned a Blue Peter badge can now visit the castle for free, making it even more accessible for young people and families to explore the town’s rich history.
Tamworth Castle Museum recognised at prestigious Midlands Museum AwardsTamworth Borough Council is proud to announce that Tamworth Castle Museum has been recognised for its outstanding contributions to the museum sector, with nominations in multiple categories for the Power of Place: Midlands Museum Awards 2025.
Tamworth Castle receives over £139,000 funding to support local heritageTamworth Borough Council is delighted to announce that it will receive £139,120 from the government’s Museum Renewal Fund, helping to secure a bright future for Tamworth Castle Museum- one of the region’s most cherished heritage landmarks.
Staffordshire Day winning plates now on display at Tamworth CastleTamworth Borough Council is proud to announce that Tamworth Castle visitors can now enjoy a special display of colourful ceramic plates designed by talented primary school pupils as part of the Staffordshire Day celebrations.
Spooktacular Halloween adventures await at Tamworth CastleTamworth Borough Council is pleased to announce a series of spooktacular events at Tamworth Castle this October. It’s the perfect time to explore the historic castle and have fun finding out more about the myths and legends of Tamworth’s haunted past.
Get creative with Tamworth's free clay workshop for Heritage Open Days!Tamworth Borough Council is inviting residents and visitors to roll up their sleeves and get stuck into a free, family-friendly clay workshop on Saturday 13 September, as part of the nationwide Heritage Open Days celebration.
Unity Shield: Tamworth community forges new public sculpture through blacksmithing workshopsTamworth Borough Council is proud to announce that over 100 local residents have already taken part in a unique series of blacksmithing workshops to contribute to the creation of the Unity Shield – a new community sculpture that will be permanently installed at Tamworth Castle.
Tamworth Castle wins Tripadvisor award for the tenth year runningTamworth Borough Council is proud to announce that Tamworth Castle remains in the top 10% of attractions when it comes to pleasing customers, according to new figures released by international travel website, Tripadvisor.
