Tamworth Borough Council is calling on all local residents, families, and community groups to get involved in an exciting and creative project this summer. As part of St Editha’s church Tamworth Flower Festival, from 23 to 26 July, the exterior of Tamworth Castle will be transformed into a breathtaking flower castle, featuring hundreds of handmade fabric and knitted flowers.
The Flower Festival is set to be a celebration of creativity during Athelstan 1100 week, led by St Editha’s church. The week will include family activities, live music, the cherry fair and procession on 25 July.
The castle is delighted to be supporting this event with handmade flowers contributed by the local community. This vibrant display is a collaboration between residents, community groups, and the Castle Craft Group, who have already started crafting beautiful rag-can flowers for the installation.
For more information please contact: emma-carter@tamworth.gov.uk.
Stephen Gabriel, chief executive of Tamworth Borough Council, said: "The Flower Castle is a wonderful way for the Tamworth community to come together, showcase its creativity, and celebrate the beauty of our town.
“We’re thrilled to see such enthusiastic participation already, and we encourage everyone to take part. Whether you’re making flowers at home, donating fabric, or attending our creative sessions, your contribution will help us create something truly special at Tamworth Castle."
How to get involved:
- Make flowers - individuals, families, and community groups are invited to create flowers using fabric, crochet, or knitting. Flowers should be lightweight and easy to attach to netting.
- Donate fabric - donations of colourful fabric (especially rags) will be accepted at Tamworth Castle before 31 May.
- Submit handmade flowers - handmade flower donations are requested by the end of June. Drop-off locations are at the castle reception (opening hours: Thursday -Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday and bank holiday Monday’s 10am - 4pm), or Marmion House front desk (opening hours: Monday - Wednesday & Friday 10am - 2pm, Thursday 2pm - 6pm (closed on national bank holidays).
- Attend the Castle Craft Group - the craft group meets every other Thursday, from 10am - 12pm, for free creative sessions where participants can make flowers together.
Tamworth Borough Council is excited with the growing support for the festival and looks forward to seeing the community’s creativity on full display this summer.
If any community groups would like a member of the castle team to visit their group and run a flower-making session, please get in touch with emma-carter@tamworth.gov.uk. The team will do its best to accommodate as many groups as they can.