Tamworth Castle

02/11/2026

Dog, fox or something else? 🐶 🦊

Sometimes people leave their mark at Tamworth Castle... A maker's mark, a symbol carved in stone to ward off evil spirits or some medieval graffiti. Each is now frozen in time and has its own story to tell. If only these walls could talk!

But here we have something unusual - a paw print in a brick. This one is hidden from public view in a small area between the great hall and the kitchen.

Maybe a curious fox entered the brickyard while this brick was drying or maybe it was a brickmaker's beloved dog. Either way, it was not thrown away or hidden. This brick was laid with purpose here at Tamworth Castle with the paw print on clear view. It has its own story to tell and we wonder what it was... 🤔

31/10/2026

🎄✨ SAVE THE DATE! Tamworth’s Christmas lights switch-on is back! ✨🎄

Get ready for a festive day of family fun as Tamworth welcomes Christmas on Saturday 28 November at the Castle Grounds! 🎅🎁

🎡 Family entertainment from 12 noon
🎭 Live performances from 2pm
💚 Keep an eye out for the Grinch and other walkabout characters
🎅 Meet Santa in his grotto
🎠 Enjoy Barker’s Family Fun Fair
🎄 Join us for the big Christmas lights switch-on at 6.30pm!

Plus, Ankerside Shopping Centre will be hosting a Christmas toy fair from 9am to 6pm, so there’s even more reason to make a day of it! 🛍️

✨ Entry to the event is FREE (charges apply for Santa’s grotto and purchases).

Who’s ready to kick off Christmas in Tamworth? 🎄❤️

Read more in the press release⬇️
https://www.tamworth.gov.uk/tamworth-set-sparkle-christmas-lights-switch-celebration
N.B. Please note that the Castle is closed for a private event but please do come along to the grounds to enjoy this fabulous free event!

31/10/2026

New pieces coming soon! 🖼️

Since opening in July, the Tamworth Pop-Up Art Gallery has been a phenomenal success, and we’re delighted to be bringing you something new!

On 5th November, we’ll be refreshing the displays, giving you the chance to discover even more treasures from the collections of Tamworth Castle and St. Editha’s Church.

✨ The new exhibition will feature a wonderful selection of paintings and artworks, including some that have never been on public display before! It’s a fantastic opportunity to discover more of Tamworth’s rich artistic and cultural heritage.

📅 Please note: The Gallery will be closed on 5th while we install the new displays, but you can come and explore them from Friday 6 November.

📍 The Gallery is a temporary project and won't be around for ever! Find us at the Tamworth Pop-Up Art Gallery, Ankerside Shopping Centre. Free entry 9am - 3pm.

31/10/2026

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM TAMWORTH CASTLE! 👻

Come and take on The Curse Beneath the Castle, search for the mysterious Magical Mason’s Marks and see if you can crack the secret code. 🕯️🔐

And if zombies are more your thing, don’t miss the Wargames Halloween Special in the Great Hall from 11am–3pm! 🧟
Will you be brave enough to join us?
Both included in general admission.

30/10/2026

Happy Halloween Eve 🎃

Tamworth Castle gets spooky… 👻 Have you made your plans yet?

Join our Curse Beneath the Castle trail and see if you can uncover the mystery hidden within the Castle.

Who’s brave enough to join us?
Included in general admission.

29/10/2026

🎄✂️✨ Give your front door a festive makeover by creating your very own beautiful textile Christmas wreath.

🧵 Textile expert SB Textiles Sarah Baxter, will guide you through the creative process, helping you make a unique decoration to enjoy year after year, or give to someone special as a handmade Christmas gift.

📅 Saturday 14 or 21 November 2026 at 1pm
⏱️ Workshop lasts 2 hours
🎟️ Tickets: £22 (Over 16s only.)
No experience necessary and all materials are provided.

⚠️ Pre-booking is essential as spaces are limited. Book here: https://www.tamworthcastle.co.uk/events

28/10/2026

📢 Lost and found....
After 20 years or more apart, this percussion lock gun from our museum collection has been reunited with its hammer and repaired by Darren at Midcounties blacking (pictured left). 👏

The hammer was spotted in some stored items that were investigated during the current castle repair works. The now complete gun will go back on display in the Great Hall this week.

A hammer is the piece on the top of the gun which swings when the trigger is pulled. It strikes the percussion cup to ignite the gunpowder charge in the barrel.

27/10/2026

On this day (27 October) in 939 King Æthelstan passed away.

Æthelstan (or Athelstan) was the son of King Edward the Elder, grandson of King Alfred The Great, and ruled the English throne from 927 to 939 making him what most modern historians regarded as England's first King.

He was undoubtedly one of the greatest Anglo-Saxon Kings and was also the nephew of our Lady of Mercia, Aethelflaed, and is depicted standing next to her in this statue in the Castle Grounds. He was her ward and educated in her Mercian court.

You can learn more about and Anglo-Saxon life in our Battle & Tribute exhibition.

📷 Photograph is of the statue at the base of our motte of Lady Aethelflaed and a young Athelstan

26/10/2026

💀🎃H A L L O W E E N H A L F- T E R M💀🎃

Running until 1st November 2026, this spookily fun family friendly Halloween ‘crack the code’ event is yours to unlock!

Included in general admission.

All successful detectives will be given a little treat😀

There are plenty of Halloween adventures to be had and lots of interactive moments to enjoy along the way!

Please note, due to important renovation works, part of the castle is closed to the public.

Enter if you dare! Good luck!

🎃👻

25/10/2026

We can’t believe there’s only two months ‘til Christmas!
Have you seen our festive billboard near the train station?

The castle will be dressed for Christmas from 29 November but we’ve also got a few festive special events coming soon:

✂️ Textile wreath making - 14 & 21 November
🎅 Santa's Christmas Castle 12, 13, 19 & 20 December
🐶 Santa Paws - 19 & 20 December

Pre-booking is essential for these ones so head to our website to book online or call the box office on 01827 709618