Top 10 Things to do in Tamworth, England

Statfold Barn Farm, located close to Tamworth in Staffordshire, is the home to the Statfold Barn Railway which, under the guidance of owners Graham & Carol Lee over the last fifteen years, has grown to become what must be the most significant collection of narrow gauge locomotives in the UK. With over 30 steam locomotives and many internal combustion locomotives, representing most British and several overseas manufacturers. With the recent establishment of the Statfold Narrow Gauge Trust the future of this unique collection is ensured beyond the lifetime of its owners. As well as our public open & enthusiast days, Statfold also offer Driver Experience Days, educational tours & special events including Santa Express Trains, Halloween Steam & Scream and much more..!

A small micropub in the town centre, 8 mins from railway station. Upto 6 ever changing Real Ales, 30 Real Ciders and fruit ciders, 6 Gins, plus soft drinks. Snacks, including Pork Pies and Sausage Rolls, of outstanding quality. No music, or electronic machines, conversation free of charge. Come and meet the team and join in the conversation.

Step back in time and experience life in a Norman motte and bailey castle. Explore Tudor and Stuart chambers, grand Victorian reception rooms and the magnificent late Medieval Great Hall. Tamworth Castle promises a brilliant day out for all the family. There is plenty to see and even more to do with hands on displays and costumes. The Castle Keep is set in extensive pleasure grounds in the centre of Tamworth's historic market town. Over the centuries the Castle has welcomed royal visitors, key figures in history and nobility. For more information please visit our website.

We are a small, family owned childrens farm, which has been operating for over 30 years. We have lots of friendly farm animals, mostly undercover so weather does not cause any problems, we also have The Big Play Barn on site, which is a newly built indoor soft play centre. The Big Play Barn has its owe review page on trip advisor and you can look at their web page and facebook for more info. The farm is Ideal for all visitors who love animals and wish to have close contact with them. Plenty of handwashing facilities, ample free parking and activities throughout the day. The main daily activities include holding a baby chicken and bunny, go on a egg hunt to find a freshly laid egg from the Hen House, sit on the pony or shire horse! We also run the tractor and trailer ride everyday and children get a bucket of feed for the animal (except horses). There are extra activities that we put on thoughout the year and we also put on special events days so look out on facebook page and on our webpage for more info. On our farm we have falconary centre which puts on displays everyday (weather dependant) and we breed our Shire Horses in our Shire Horse Centre. All the activities are included in the farm admission price

The ultimate snow, ice & leisure experience. The SnowDome is the UK’s premier real snow centre. Real snow, all year round, provides the ultimate alpine surface to learn and enjoy these exciting sports in a fun and progressive environment. The 170 metre main slope and teaching slope offer a wide variety of skiing and snowboarding lessons and sessions. Top class tuition from professionally qualified instructors ensures that all ages and abilities are catered for from the complete novice to seasoned expert. Home to tonnes of snow to enjoy... everyday of the week, all year round. Whether it be with your family, friends or work colleagues, there’s something to suit everyone at the SnowDome. The new & improved snow fun park, the ice skating rink, the UK’s only Ice Track, plus the real snow slopes offer a huge range of fun activities for adults and children of all ages and abilities. All you need to bring along is your sense of adventure!

Middleton Hall & Gardens is a beautiful historic estate known as the 'hidden gem' of North Warwickshire. Journeying through our magnificent manor house, Georgian Walled Garden and peaceful grounds, you will discover over 950 years of remarkable history. In addition to our standard open days, we run events and activities throughout the year including seasonal markets, plant fairs and motor shows. We are the perfect place for a family day out with an exciting programme of children's trails running through the seasons. See our website for more information on our events programme and children's trails. The estate boasts a fantastic Courtyard, home to a coffee shop and various independent retailers. The ideal way to compliment your visit! Tours available on request. Hall available for weddings and private hire.

Come and explore the midlands best water attraction and take in the breath-taking views of Cliff Lakes. Our Aqua Park is perfect for a family day out and will create unforgettable memories. We also have a team of expert coaches who can teach you how to wakeboard and water-ski on our purposely sculpted lakes. Finally, finish your day off with a drink and a snack overlooking our stunning lake!