Tamworth Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Tamworth
George Street
Tamworth
Population	76,696 (2019 est.)
OS grid reference	SK207040
Unitary authority	Borough of Tamworth
Ceremonial county	Staffordshire
Region	West Midlands
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	TAMWORTH
Postcode district	B77, B78, B79
Dialling code	01827

Police	Staffordshire
Fire	Staffordshire
Ambulance	West Midlands

EU Parliament	West Midlands
UK Parliament	Tamworth
List of places UK England Staffordshire 52°38′N 1°42′W / 52.63°N 1.70°W / 52.63; -1.70

Tamworth is a lively market town and borough in Staffordshire, England. It is located about 14 miles (23 km) northeast of the big city of Birmingham. In 2019, around 77,000 people were estimated to live in Tamworth.

A Look at Tamworth's Past
Tamworth Castle: A Historic Gem
Getting Around Tamworth
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A Look at Tamworth's Past

Tamworth has a very long and interesting history. It was once the main city, or capital, of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom called Mercia. This was a powerful kingdom in early English history.

For a long time, Tamworth was split between two different counties: Warwickshire and Staffordshire. But in 1889, the whole town officially became part of Staffordshire.

Tamworth Castle: A Historic Gem

One of the most famous places in Tamworth is Tamworth Castle. This amazing castle was built in the 12th century, which means it's over 800 years old! It stands proudly in the town and is a great place to learn about history.

Getting Around Tamworth

Tamworth has its own railway station. It is on a very important railway line called the West Coast Main Line. From this station, you can catch direct trains to many places. These include Birmingham, London, and Crewe.

Other trains, run by a company called CrossCountry, also stop at Tamworth. These trains can take you even further. You can travel directly to places like Nottingham, different parts of Yorkshire, Scotland, South Wales, and even Cornwall.