Worth a visit (Tamworth Castle)

Member Name: hawkida

Product:	Tamworth Castle
Date:	20/03/01 (246 review reads)
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Advantages: a chance to interact with history

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Tamworth castle dates back to the twelfth century and boasts one of the finest examples of herringbone wall visible in the UK today. A traditional Norman style motte and bailey castle, the ancient structure now overlooks landscaped gardens and visitor amenities in the castle grounds.

The castle is open all year round for visitors and contains many examples of historic costumes and plenty of information about Tamworth and the surrounding area throughout the ages. One of the most common talking points about the castle is the supposedly haunted bedroom which is said to be visited by the ghost of St Editha after whom the large old church in the town centre was named.

For those with an ongoing interest in the castle there is a society named The Friends of Tamworth Castle who for a modest membership fee enjoy a regular newsletter and free access to the castle during opening times.

Tamworth is very much a historically rich town and affords visitors an enjoyable day out, not simply around the castle alone. There is plenty of parking in the vicinity as the castle grounds also house tourist attractions such as a bowling alley and an indoor ski centre. The grounds offer something of interest to those not interested in the castle itself, so the area can make an excellent family day out.

Those with an interest in finding out more about the castle itself can visit a highly informative website at http://www.tamworthcastle.freeserve.co.uk/

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