Address

Tamworth Information Centre
Philip Dix Centre
Corporation Street
Tamworth
B79 7DN

Contact

Tel : 01827 709 581 / 618

It's official - Tamworth is the 4th fastest growing European destination in 2011 according to the new figures released by Trip Advisor.

The huge rise in searches and comments about Tamworth has been attributed to the many high quality eventsand attractions, its excellent hotels and its so easy to get to.

From day visits to longer stays, Tamworth offers a rich and vibrant experience with a superb choice of places to stay.

Tamworth Castle stands in the beautiful Castle Grounds, across from the SnowDome in the centre of town. Also within walking distance is Leisure Island, Strykers Indoor Bowl, Odeon Multi Screen Cinema and a host of places to eat and drink. There are also great public toilet facilities in the town

With great parking and great shops in the town including Ankerside Shopping Centre, not to be missed is Tamworth's great market which takes to the streets on Tuesday's and Saturday's.

Tamworth's multi award winning Tourist Information Centre is also situated in the centre of town.

Tamworth's famous Ventura Retail Park with its masses of free parking sits on the edge of the town centre and includes stores such as M&S, Next, Toys'R'Us and the only John Lewis Home Store in Staffordshire. All major Supermarkets are also present in the town.

Drayton Manor is just 5 minutes away by car and within 20 minutes you can easily access The National Memorial Arboretum, Twycross Zoo, The National Forest and so much more.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TAMWORTH PLEASE VISIT www.visittamworth.co.uk

To find out more about Tamworth's great and unique history, pick up a copy of Tamworth's Heritage Trail, a self guided walk around the town lasting approx. 2 hours or better still download the FREE I-Phone App, Tamworth Heritage Trail.

Directions

By Road

Tamworth lies in the South east corner of Staffordshire, just 18 miles north of Birmingham. The A5 links Tamworth to the A38 and M42 Junction 10. The m6 Toll links the M6 to the M42.

By Public Transport

By Rail

Tamworth Railway Station offers a frequent direct service to Birmingham New Street and London Euston. Tamworth is well connected to major rail networks serviced by Virgin and London Midland.

For National rail enquiries call 08457 48 49 50 or www.nationalrail.co.uk

By Coach

National Express operates a daily return service to London Victoria, Service 460

For information call 08717 81 81 81 or www.nationalexpress.com

By Canal

Tamworth sits on the Birmingham Fazeley Canal and the Coventry Canal with an abundance of available moorings.

For information call 01827 252 000 or e-mail: enquiries.westmidlands@britishwaterways.co.uk

By Bus

Tamworth is serviced by two bus companies, providing a range of services to local major towns and villages, Arriva Buses and Heartlands Buses.

For Traveline enquiries call 0871 200 22 33

By Bicycle

Tamworth has over 34 kilometres of cycle paths in and around the town

Cycle Hire is available in the Castle grounds at Dave Owen Cycles, call 07896 504 141