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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
England, United Kingdom · Europe
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.
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 ofRead 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 is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.6340 latitude, -1.6959 longitude.
Tamworth has a population of approximately 81,964 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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A remarkable private collection of over 100 classic and vintage cars on display in Birmingham.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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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
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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
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Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
28 km · about 35 min drive
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Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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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
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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
April to October
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