Saxon Tamworth EVENTS 2011 More information: 01827 709581 www.whatsontamworth.co.uk 27 August - 18 September
Saxon TamworthEVENTS 2011
More information: 01827 709581
www.whatsontamworth.co.uk
27 August - 18 September
Touring StaffordshireHoard ExhibitionFREE EXHIBITIONTamworth CastleSat 27 Aug 2011 - Sun 18 Sep 2011
This summer, discover the secrets of thelargest collection of Anglo-Saxongold ever found, at a free exhibitioncoming to Tamworth Castle.
Tamworth, the ancient capital ofMercia was the centre of military ruleand, as the royal seat, it was home tothe King of Mercia’s palace. Militarypower was the key to Tamworth’sexistence, and the magnificent sword fittings within the hoardmay well be part of the royal treasure store of the MercianKings, buried to hide it from invaders. Visit the exhibition tomarvel at the magnificent Anglo-Saxon treasures – handlereplica swords and helmets to see what the hoard items wouldhave looked like when in use, watch the film footage of thefind, and have a go on the interactives.
Timed tour slots run from 10am – 4pm each day. For more information and to book free timestickets, exclusive guided group and schooltours call 01827 709581/618 or e-mail [email protected]
FREEEVENT
Saturday 27th – Monday 29th August
To celebrate the Staffordshire Hoard arriving at Tamworth Castle, the Castlegrounds will be taken over by a full scale Saxon Festival. Join us and have yourimagination captured by a bustling Saxon encampment as Tamworth again,becomes the Ancient Capital of Mercia. Step back to the 8th century and re-live thehistorical importance of Tamworth as you watch the warriors battling, try outhands on activities and soak up Saxon day to day life.
Tamworth Saxon Festival
l Anglo-Saxon storytellingl Anglo-Saxon toys and gamesl Anglo-Saxon pottery making workshopsl Early Saxon burial rites
l Saxon and Viking encampment demonstrationsl Anglo-Saxon mounted warriors
On Sunday 28th August the Summer Festival willjoin in the Saxon fun, as the Carnival processionreturns with a Saxon theme. The Carnival floats willrun through the town centre, so watch closely andtry and spot your favourite local organisations asthey disguise themselves as Saxontownsfolk! The SummerFestival will have localstalls with localproducts on sale, adog show, NRGand many moreperformances.
It’s a weekend not to be missed!
The Saxons are coming to Tamworth!
View the You Tube video:www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHd5w8fp15A
FREEEVENT
Tamworth 2011 Beer Festival
Thursday 8th September - Saturday 10th SeptemberTamworth Assembly Rooms
Open 11am-11pm each day, the festivalwill feature over 100 real ales from microbreweries across theUK. Festival special beers will have a Staffordshire Hoard theme. A caskcooling system will ensure optimum condition. Ciders and perries plus UKand foreign bottled beers will also feature.
Thursday evening and all daytimes are quiet session with nomusic. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings, starting
at 8pm. Hot & cold food plus soft drinksavailable at all sessions. Supervisedchildren allowed until 5pm. Souvenirtankard glasses and festival T-shirtswill be available.
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Open 11am-11pm;
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HeritageOpen Day
Saturday 10th – Sunday 11thSeptember
Once again, Tamworth will be openingits doors, free of charge, and invitingall to come and discover the unique andmagnificent heritage on offer.
The event takes place over the weekend of 10th and 11th September and ties intothe National English Heritage event. The interest and success surroundingHeritage Open Days continues to grow and again, there is so much more to seeand do, not forgetting The Staffordshire Hoard on display in Tamworth Castle.
There will again be the heritage bus tours toMiddleton Hall, tickets must be booked inadvance and available from TamworthInformation Centre. The Castle will be openfree of charge on the Sunday and St Editha’sChurch opens its double helix spiral staircase
to those brave enough to climb to the top of the spire. There areseveral new venues taking part this year, as well as old favouritessuch as the Reliant heritage motor display and the Town Hall.
The venues and attractions allhave unique participation timesover the weekend and it isrecommended to check beforevisiting.
FREEEVENT
For a complete itinerary of the weekend, please pick up a brochure from Tamworth TouristInformation Centre, or call 01827 709581/618 or e-mail [email protected]
French MarketSample all the flavours of France at the annual French Market in Tamworth Town Centre on 8, 9 and 10 September.
Stars and Stripes
Saturday 17th September12noon – 5.00pm
FREE EVENT
Get those feet tapping, hips shaking and take part in this hugely popular linedancing event with Tamworth’s very own Maxine Beck and Lucky Stars leading theway.
Back For its fifth year! Come along and tap those feet with 3,000 line dancers, allmoving to the famous country and line dancing hits. Whether you are a beginneror expert all are welcome to join in and have some fun on the lower lawn. This fun packed day out is not only a great way to learn a new dance or do someexercise, the main goal of the day is to raise as much money as possible forMacmillan Cancer Support.
There is also a beginners class for all those line dancers whowould like to get started, this is FREE onTuesday 13th September from 7pm -8.30pm at Tamworth AssemblyRooms. It’s a yeehaa of an event.
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What’s On atwww.tamworthassemblyrooms.co.uk
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Corporation Street, Tamworth, Staffs. B79 7DN Box Office: 01827 709618
August30 July - 6 Aug - Children’s Festival 5 - Battle of the Bands Final 11 - Roy Chubby Brown
3 - Band Night 8-10 - Tamworth Beer Festival 16 - The Pinch & Friends– Charity Concert17 - Julian Smith 23 - An Evening with the Heroes of Fun24 - Whole Lotta Lead 25 - Tamworth Ladies Choir 27 - A Night of Musicals30 - The Comedy Club
5-8 - Tamworth Arts Club Presents Jesus Christ Superstar11 - Paul Daniels 13 - Paul Zerdin15 - Dominic Kiwan 19 - Tamworth Rotary Club 21 - Brit Pop 22 - D’Day Darlings27 - High School Glee28 - Limehouse Lizzy 29 - Thunderslam Wrestling
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Philip Dix CentreCorporation StreetTamworthB79 7DN
Opening hours:Mon – Fri 9am – 7pmSaturday 9am – 5pm
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