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Tamworth Castle, a Grade I listed building, is a Norman castle, overlooking the confluence of the River Anker and the River Tame, in the town of Tamworth in Staffordshire, England. Before boundary changes in 1889, however, the castle site was originally on the edge of Warwickshire, while most of the town belonged to Staffordshire.The site served as a residence of the Mercian kings in Anglo Saxon times, but fell into disuse during the Viking invasions. Refortified by the Normans and later enlarged, the building is today one of the best preserved motte-and-bailey castles in England.HistoryWhen Tamworth became the chief residence of Offa, ruler of the expanding Mercian kingdom, he built a palace there from which various charters were issued sedens in palatio regali in Tamoworthige, the first dating from 781. Little trace of its former glory survived the Viking attack in 874 that left the town "for nearly forty years a mass of blackened ruins". Then in 913 Tamworth was rebuilt by Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, who newly fortified the town with an earthen burh. This, however, did little to defend the place when it was again sacked by the Danes in 943.

Address: The Holloway , Tamworth B79 7NA, STS, GB
Phone: 01827 709626
State: STS
City: Tamworth
Zip Code: B79 7NA

opening times

Tuesday: 11:30-16:00
Wednesday: 11:30-16:00
Thursday: 11:30-16:00
Friday: 11:30-16:00
Saturday: 11:30-16:00
Sunday: 11:30-16:00

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WOW ! Small castle/roundhouse but it’s so well preserved, that almost every room is decorated - so there’s so much to look at. The grounds is like a council space, so they have events on in the summer too. Pound for pound, this is the best castle I’ve been toVisited onWeekendWait timeNo wait
First time visit. Tamworth Castle is an absolute delight to visit! Nestled in the heart of Staffordshire, this charming medieval fortress offers a perfect blend of history and fun. From the moment you walk through the gates, you're greeted by friendly and knowledgeable staff who make the castle's rich past come alive with fascinating stories and interactive exhibits. The stunning architecture and beautifully kept grounds provide a picturesque backdrop for a day out with family or friends. Whether you're exploring the grand rooms or taking in the breathtaking views from the battlements, Tamworth Castle promises a memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone. It's a must-see treasure that you’ll want to visit again and again!
Small but perfectly formed example of how a castle should be exhibited. The staff are excellent, so friendly and helpful. The place is jam-packed with top-class exhibits and artefacts. There's a lot more here than meets the eye.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Must see if you are in this area. Well worth the entrance fee. We stayed there for nearly 2 hours. Short walk from the train station and handy car parks close by. From the outside the castle on the hill looks small but impressive. We arrived as a small group and the manager Richard gave us a little intro talk. then we chatted to a very friendly volunteer dressed up as a knight. Absolute wealth of knowledge and so engaging, highly recommend. Told us about some of the little details you would miss as a passing visitor. The museum had rooms dressed up as they would’ve been plus an impressive gallery space with a short film, recreation of the old castle inside it and the Saxon hoard is a must see. The detail in the gold is so fine you have to look at it with a magnifying glass, how they made those all those centuries ago I’ll never understand. Lots to see and do for families including a trail, free craft and a good choice of interactives. Great view from the roof too. Well maintained facilities and some of the cleanest museum toilets I’ve ever seen. Didn’t come across a cafe, however you could go outside and come back in with your ticket. I would recommend to anyone visiting this area.
Tamworth castle is an impressive construction but ultimately what you get from it depends on you. Me personally , I was there luckily before a school party, so rooms that would have been restricted were open. Also I got to spend some quality time with a small portion of the Staffordshire horde no photos allowed . Volunteers, and building were excellent however there was a lot aimed at kids which detracted from the whole experience for me .
I didn't venture into the castle, just enjoyed a leisurely stroll around the gardens and fed the ducks on the river. The cafe wasn't open, not sure why? There's shops and pubs nearby including an adventure playground and a shopping centre.Visited onWeekendReservation recommendedNot sure
Brilliant day out allowing us to dabble in a much maligned and overlooked era of British history. The Lace Wars re enactment featuring a firing display and military techniques from the 1600s-1700s was simply superb. The firing display was awesome and it's excellent to see the soldiers use guns and bullets from that era, complete with all the rotten eggy smells released by the spent bullets ‍ Tamworth Castle was also well worth a visit, a compact but well preserved and striking castle.
Natural beauty nice and clean area inside the park well developed nice place to take family and children for fresh air also there is some equipment for exercise and cheap parkingVisited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Great location, easy to access from town. Missed the time to visit inside, good condition around, love the information plate.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNot sure
Very good, a lot for children to do which helps them to understand history. Lot of steps to go up so need to be able to manage them.
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