🕯️🏰🎄CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT AT THE CASTLE!🕯️🏰🎄
📅Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December 2024
Only one time slot has any spaces left on it - 7.00pm on Saturday 7 Dec - so grab your tickets quick to enjoy a stunning traditional Christmas by Candlelight event set in the walls of our beautiful historic Castle.
Come and experience our Castle by the magic of the candle light as you walk around and take in the wonderful building and Christmas décor.
Complete your evening with the carol singers in the Great Hall.
A truly wonderful event for a traditional Christmas and magical build-up this festive season.
🎫https://www.tamworthcastle.co.uk/whats-ticket?webeventid=xmascastlexcandle
We’ve had a little sprinkling of snow this morning but rest assured that we are still very much open.
🏰Spooks and scares it's Halloween!🏰
👻Wishing you all a weird, whacky and wonderful Halloween 2024!🎃
We are open throughout half-term for Witches Week and Ghostly Goings on - all included in your admission!
👏Now there's a treat right there!
Creepin it reel this Halloween at Tamworth Castle.
🏰🍂HAUNTED HALF-TERM AT THE CASTLE!🏰🍂
🎃 Our clay pumpkin workshops are now FULLY BOOKED but there's more to see and do during half term... included in general admission!
🧙♀️Witches Week🧙♀️
📅 Sat 26 October - Sun 3 November
ℹ️ During Halloween week, activities will have a witch theme with a children’s witches’ trail. Children are encouraged to come in their favourite Halloween costume.
👻Ghostly Goings On! 👻
📅Wed 30 October - Sat 2 November
ℹ️ MEET the ancient residents of Tamworth Castle who have taken over to celebrate the haunted season... Search the castle and hear their spooktacular stories. Hear tales of how they got trapped in the castle and other ghostly goings on - you'll also need to help them complete their tasks so they can rest forever more!
No pre-booking required.
Marks to keep evil spirits out or something else?
This window overlooks our courtyard and has some known anti-witchcraft marks on it plus one that's yet to be identified.
On Saturday 26 October, Brian Hoggard will discuss the material evidence of witchcraft beliefs that has been discovered in the fabric of buildings throughout the British Isles and far beyond. (Including our own castle!) Objects such as witch-bottles, dried cats, horse skulls, written charms and markings which have been carved onto surfaces. Q&A afterwards.
https://www.tamworthcastle.co.uk/whats-ticket?webeventid=castlewitch
✨🧙 Magical House Protection: The Archaeology of Counter-Witchcraft - talk by Brian Hoggard.
📅 Saturday 26 October, 7pm at Tamworth Castle
In this talk Brian Apotropaios will discuss the material evidence of witchcraft beliefs that has been discovered in the fabric of buildings throughout the British Isles and far beyond. Objects such as witch-bottles, dried cats, horse skulls, written charms and markings which have been carved onto surfaces (some can be seen in our castle!) all testify to these strong the beliefs which were once commonplace. Q&A after.
Tickets: £10 (16yrs+) Pre-booking essential.
🎟️ Call 01827 709618 or book online: https://www.tamworthcastle.co.uk/whats-ticket?webeventid=castlewitch
#ThrowbackThursday to a glorious sight. Flying in this video is our Marmion flag - a blue and white vair design.
For nearly two centuries the Marmion family held Tamworth Castle. From 1100 – 1294 there were six lords and all but the last were named Robert.
Robert IV (1185 – 1218) who earned the title Robert the Justice was appointed Head of the Itinerant Justices of England, in effect acting as Lord Chief Justice. In 1215 he deserted King John while on campaign in France and sided with the French king. By royal command an order was given to punish Robert by seizing all of his lands, imprison his son Geoffrey and to demolish Tamworth Castle:
“Go without delay to the Castle for Tamworth and to hold and retain it. With all possessions, horses, arms and harnesses, so that he shall throw it down immediately” - December 30th 1215
It is thought this lead to the part destruction of the Sandstone castle keep. Shortly after King John’s death, peace was made between Robert’s sons and the Crown and they regained possession of their lands.
You can learn more about the families of Tamworth Castle on our website or by visiting us. We also display all our flags in the tower.
https://www.tamworthcastle.co.uk/medieval
#History #AmazingTamworth
🛫🇬🇧 B A T T L E O F B R I T A I N D A Y 🛫🇬🇧
Today (15th September) is Battle of Britain day, which commemorates the air battle that took place during the long hot summer and early autumn of 1940.
🏰🛡️To tie in with Battle of Britain there will be an aerial Wargames session based on the actions that took place on that day at our Wargames event on Sunday 22nd September.
This event is fun for all and included in your admission price. You can get involved or just watch. Why not pay us a visit and let the games begin?
The session is run by Tamworth Games Club, using miniature figures on a table top terrain. The games club recreates battles and skirmishes from a number of different periods – Roman, Early Medieval, Napoleonic and World War II. #BattleOfBritain #OTD
#ThrowbackThursday to our BRILLIANT #Athelstan1100 festival last month! 🤩
Here's a little snippet of all the fun we had 🏰
What was your favourite part from Athelstan1100?
So many people and businesses came together to make this happen and we can't thank you all enough, it was a really wonderful week.
#History #Heritage #Saxon #AngloSaxon #Mercia #TBT
Final call for some serious summer fun whilst our baby dragons are still in residency!
Ruby the dragon has invited some of her dragon friends to lay their eggs. As you explore the Castle, you will meet experienced dragon charmers, undertake dragon challenges and encounter baby dragons.
🌊🚰 🐉 Our WATER DRAGON egg is due to hatch tomorrow!
❗Don't forget that if you've managed to charm the previous 3 baby dragons, just show your stamped dragon passport for a FREE VISIT THIS WEEK! (25th-1st).
https://www.tamworthcastle.co.uk/dragonfestival
