A Town Called Tamworth is a local community website with something for everyone, find out what's on, visit local attractions and meet people from Tamworth either for fun or for business.

On the site you will find a local business directory, if you woul like to add your business to this directory please email us for more information - the local business directory for the local community.

To find out whats on, what local attractions there are to visit or even meet local people, take a look at our pages.  We offer the opportunity to book hotels (both local and further afield) and we are always looking to improve the site so please let us know if there is anything you wish to see on this - your local community website - a town called Tamworth. 

Tamworth boast’s Europe’s first indoor real ski slope the Snowdome , and Drayton Manor Theme Park with the worlds first stand-up tower drop. Tamworth is also home to Tamworth FC known as the Lamb’s because of the stadium name (The Lamb).

Tamworth is situated about twenty minutes from Birmingham and the NEC, while the Potteries. Peak District, the National Forest, and Shakespeare’s Warwickshire are all within one hour’s drive.  The A5 speedily links Tamworth to the A38,the M42 Junction 10 and the motorway network. The local train station is only a short walk from the town centre.

Tamworth’s History began in Saxon times when the settlement on the confluence of the river Tame and Anker was the ancient capital of Mercia, under the reign of King Offa.

Tamworth Castle , a Norman motte and bailey fortification, provides a stunning backdrop for the town. The castle pleasure grounds provide a perfect day our for all of the family.

The town's main industries include logistics, engineering, clothing, brick, tile and paper manufacture. It was also home to the Reliant car company, which produced the famous three-wheeled Robin model and the Scimitar sportscar for several decades.