- Free events taking place in February and March
- Join Time Guardian characters to discover hidden treasures
- Take a free tour and learn about historical secrets
Tamworth Borough Council is thrilled to announce two free events taking place around the town centre market in February and March.
On Saturday 15 February from 11am to 2pm, join the family friendly quest to find the Tamworth Time Guardians and work out where they have hidden the castle’s precious treasure.
On the day, collect your quest from the Time Guardians station in Ankerside Shopping Centre, explore the town centre to seek out the characters and question them to crack the case for your chance to win a prize. Adult and child versions of the puzzle quest are available.
The fun and interactive event is aimed to encourage visitors to explore Tamworth town and market, meet some of the town’s famous historical characters and look for clues of one of the town’s treasures, the Glascote Torc, that is arriving at Tamworth Castle for a new exhibition. But super villain, Baron Von Clockstopper, is determined to get there first and take the treasure for himself! Help the Time-Guardians keep the treasure safe by joining the quest.
The second event, on Saturday 15 March, visitors are invited to join the ‘Secrets of the Great and Good’ for a guided tour with a difference.
Step back in time and discover the history of Tamworth as you’ve never experienced it before on this immersive walking tour. Famous faces including Sir Robert Peel and Thomas Cooke will introduce themselves and tell their stories, but can their recollections be trusted? Tales of intrigue and scandal can be found round every corner!
This event is free, but tickets must be pre-booked in advance as spaces are limited. You can book online via Tamworth Castle's website or via the box office. Tel: 01827 709618 or in person at Tamworth Assembly Rooms. Maximum of 2 tickets per booking.
The tour times are 11am and 2.30pm. The guide will navigate you through the market and town centre, interacting with live characters and discovering their stories. The meeting point for each tour is in Ankerside Shopping Centre under the stained-glass window.
This interactive and storytelling tour also celebrates World Storytelling Day, a global celebration of the art of storytelling, that takes place each year on 20 March.
Councillor Lewis Smith, portfolio holder for people services, engagement and leisure said: “We are thrilled to be working with Murder by Appointment to bring these two fantastic free events to the town on market days.
“The events will take you through the town centre on two Saturday’s and offer an interactive experience with characters around the town.
“Murder by Appointment have delivered some brilliant events in Tamworth and I’m delighted that they’re returning for more fun and adventure during half term and in March.
“It is hoped that these events will support our street market, local businesses, and encourage more visitors to explore our town. Make sure to put the dates in your diary.”
Both events are brought to you by Tamworth Borough Council working with Murder by Appointment, the company behind acclaimed Tamworth events ‘Wandering Spirits’ and ‘A Mercian Murder’. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Notes:
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.’
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus.