St. George's Day Celebrations

st georges day joustingSaturday 20 April - FREE EVENT!

Tamworth Castle Grounds

Come along to the Castle Grounds to celebrate St George, the patron saint of England.

Our St George’s Day celebration brings together a host of activities for all the family. The Grand Medieval Joust returns to Tamworth – come and see the Black Knight and Sir Marmion do battle for the honour of Tamworth!

This hugely popular event provides lots to do including:-

  • Children’s medieval Workshop Zone
  • Children’s medieval joust show
  • Medieval toys and games
  • Medieval pottery making workshop
  • ‘Have a go’ archery
  • Knights, squires, ladies and combat
  • How to dress a knight: discuss armour and period clothing
  • The Grand Medieval Joust - see a tournament by knights with squires and retinue.
  • st georges, kids bill drillAll this is for FREE so come down and celebrate St. George in the Castle Grounds.