Tamworth Castle has operated as a museum since 1899 and has amassed a heritage collection of over 42,000 objects and archive items. Tamworth Borough Council has distributed items from the castle archive, which are destined for new locations and public exhibition within the local community. As part of a nationally approved rationalisation process, the castle is now transferring selected items to venues where they can be more accessible and meaningful to the community. In partn
For Younger Visitors Mary the Mole Goes Digging Get your hands messy, rhyme and wiggle as we dig down and discover the treasures beneath our feet. Sensory hands on story time for ages 1-6 When: Saturday 14 February, 10.30am Location: Staffordshire History Centre, Eastgate Street, Stafford Cost: Free, no booking required Toy Time Travellers Travel back in time through play, get hands on with historical objects and help fix a toy emergency! Sensory hands on story time for
Free Event Friday 16 January, 10.30 to 11.30 Staffordshire History Centre, Eastgate Street, Stafford A classic fairy tale with a Staffordshire twist. Save the day and help Cinderella complete her chores in time for the party! Sensory hands on story time for ages 1-6. What's On: Staffordshire Cinderella - created 13th January 2026
1st – 30th December 2025 Great Wood Community Hall, Upper Tean, ST10 4JY Free Event This December, Great Wood Community Hall in Tean is proudly hosting The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War, which is a stunning exhibition of knitted and crocheted wartime scenes. From the declaration of war in 1939 through to VE Day in 1945, this 3D wool art display brings history to life with colour, creativity, and heart. Created by artist Tansy Forster and a talented community of knitters and
World of Wedgwood is delighted to announce that the V&A Wedgwood Collection will appear in the upcoming Antiques Roadshow episode “Unseen Treasures 1,” part of Series 48. The episode airs on Sunday, 30th November 2025 and celebrates remarkable finds from filming across the UK, including a special tribute to the city of Stoke-on-Trent in its centenary year. During the episode, presenter Fiona Bruce visits the V&A Wedgwood Collection, located at World of Wedgwood, to explore m
If you're looking for somewhere different to take the childrent Staffordshire History Center now have 5 sensory backpacks to help youngest visitors to explore and discover the collections at the History Centre. The backpacks contain a variety of activities and sensory toys which support families during their visit. The backpacks are free to borrow - please ask at the desk. About the Staffordshire History Centre Enjoy over 1000 years of Staffordshire history through displays,
