Staffordshire Day at Tamworth Castle

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Mon 01 May 2023

It is the day that the rural county of Staffordshire celebrates everything that its residents love about the place. On Bank Holiday Monday 1 May, Staffordshire will come alive with events of all shapes and sizes across the county, as well as loads of competitions and special offers from the area's fabulous attractions, restaurants, pubs, and hotels. And, leading the way on this special day, Staffordshire's very own medieval castle will be joining in the fun and excitement. The first official Staffordshire Day took place in 2016, the year that the county celebrated becoming 1000 years old.

The date of May 1st was chosen as it marked the anniversary of Staffordshire's most famous son, Josiah Wedgwood, setting up his pottery company in 1759. Since then, Staffordshire Day has gone on to commemorate the county's captivating countryside, thrilling theme parks, and eye-opening history and heritage - none more so than the 11th century Tamworth Castle - there will be something for you on Staffordshire Day! The imposing fortress, built following the Norman Conquest, will be celebrating Staffordshire Day 2023 with a family trail for people to learn about legends, folklore and local as well as Staffordshire facts



As visitors explore the rooms at Tamworth Castle, they will uncover some unusual and fascinating information linked to various towns and villages throughout the county. Stories of legends and tales of Abbots Bromley Horn Dance and the history of Stoke-on-Trent’s oatcakes are just a few to be mentioned. A trail sheet with a Staffordshire map will be given to each visitor with sections to complete, for the chance to claim a small reward at the end of their visit from the castle reception desk. Normal admission fees apply. Opening hours are 10am-4pm (last admission at 2pm). No pre-booking required but people can book online if they wish by visiting: https://www.tamworthcastle.co.uk/whats-ticket?webeventid=AdmissionCastle

Visitors are also invited to learn more about the town by downloading and following the augmented reality trail that showcases Tamworth’s rich history around Tamworth town centre. As participants explore the streets using the app, they will find themselves coming face to face with some of the town’s best loved historical characters, discovering the resilience of its community and how Tamworth has continued to thrive through many times of adversity. Alternatively, for a younger audience, there is a family-friendly ‘Love Tamworth’ augmented reality trail offering mini games and challenges in and around Tamworth town centre. To download the app search for 'Tamworth AR trails' in the Google play or Apple app store. Then install the app onto your device, ensuring this is done over a secure Wifi connection for a fast download.



Anna Miller, Assistant Director of Growth and Regeneration for Tamworth Borough Council, said: “Staffordshire Day is the ideal opportunity to find out more about what great attractions our town has to offer. Our castle is adding an additional trail to visitors on 1 May so that people can discover more unusual and fascinating facts about Staffordshire and local areas. Take a visit, try something new or learn something different, you might be surprised with what you discover!”



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