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Tamworth

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Tamworth

Tamworth works well as a base: 10 minutes from Polesworth, 21km from The Peter James Collection.

Tamworth is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 81,964, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tamworth sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tamworth to your route.

About Tamworth

Tamworth (, ) is a market town and borough in Staffordshire, England, 14 miles (23 km) north-east of Birmingham. The town borders North Warwickshire to the east and south, and the Lichfield District to the north, southwest and west. The town takes its name from the River Tame, which flows through it. The population of

Read more Tamworth borough (2024) was 81,117. The wider urban area had a population of 81,964. Tamworth was the principal centre of royal power of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Mercia during the 8th and 9th centuries. It hosts a simple but elevated 12th century castle, a well-preserved medieval church (the Church of St Editha) and a Moat House. Tamworth was historically divided between Warwickshire and Staffordshire until 1889, when the town was placed entirely in Staffordshire. The town's industries include logistics, engineering, clothing, brick, tile and paper manufacture. Until 2001 one of its factories was Reliant, which produced the Reliant Robin three-wheeler car and the Reliant Scimitar sports car. The Snowdome, a prototype real-snow indoor ski slope is in Tamworth and 1.7 miles (2.7 km) south is Drayton Manor Theme Park and one of the many marinas serving the Coventry Canal and Birmingham and Fazeley Canal which combine south of the town.

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Tamworth offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Tamworth located?

Tamworth is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.6340 latitude, -1.6959 longitude.

What is the population of Tamworth?

Tamworth has a population of approximately 81,964 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
81,964
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.6340, -1.6959

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Tamworth

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

The Peter James Collection

A remarkable private collection of over 100 classic and vintage cars on display in Birmingham.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

National Motorcycle Museum

The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.

24 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Mallory Park

Compact lakeside circuit at Kirkby Mallory known as the 'friendly circuit', racing since 1956. Its Gerard's Bend is one of the longest, fastest corners in British motorsport.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Land Rover Experience Solihull

Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.

27 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Coventry Transport Museum

Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.

28 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

JLR Classic Works

Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.

29 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Black Country Living Museum

Open-air museum rebuilding an industrial Black Country town: canal boats, a working replica Newcomen engine, 1930s fish and chips fried in beef dripping, and a coal mine walk. A key Peaky Blinders filming location.

29 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Donington Grand Prix Collection

World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.

31 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Tamworth

  • 72 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • 72 kmCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
  • 79 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
  • 80 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Tamworth.

Fazeley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 7,522

Polesworth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 9,645

Whittington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 2,085

Kingsbury

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 3,730

Shenstone

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 2,220

Lichfield

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 34,738

Sutton Coldfield

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 109,899

Curdworth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 1,115

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