About

25 & 26 July 2026, 10am - 4pm.

Tamworth Castle Grounds

History comes to life! As part of Tamworth's Athelstan 1100 week, on 25 & 26 July, the castle grounds will be transformed into a living window into the past. Authentic Anglo-Saxon and Viking encampments will showcase the skills, crafts and traditions of the early medieval world, allowing visitors to discover how people lived, worked, travelled and traded more than a thousand years ago.

Viking weapons and sheild
Living history encampments

Historical demonstrations
Anglo-Saxon & Viking heritage
Storytelling & entertainment
Art workshops and sports including tug of war
Discover the Kingdom, Experience the History!

Entry to the castle grounds is FREE (admission fee only applies if you wish to enter the castle/museum)

Supported by Mercia Distillery and Airborne Falconry