Saturday 28 November 2026
Tamworth Castle Grounds.
Step into magic and start your festive season in Tamworth
Explore a Winter Wonderland and meet Santa at our enchanting grotto, say hello to festive characters, reindeer, and soak up the sparkle of Tamworth’s Christmas celebrations.
Festivities begin at 12 noon with a fun day of activities for the whole family counting down to the official Christmas lights switch-on at 6.30pm.
- Treat yourself to delicious food and drink
- Enjoy live stage performances from local acts from 2pm onwards
- Experience the fun of Barker’s Family Fun Fair
- Browse Christmas market stalls for seasonal gifts and treats
- Meet Santa in the grotto experience
- Spot the Grinch and other festive walkabout characters
Why not also make a day of it and stop off at Ankerside Shopping Centre for the Christmas Toy Fair from 9am to 6pm. Or the Antiques, Collectors and Flea Market in St Editha's Square, 9am-4pm.
Bring the whole family and celebrate the start of Christmas with a day full of festive fun!
Parking: please consider using public transport where possible. The castle grounds is a 10 minute walk from Tamworth Railway Station (where there is also a taxi rank) and just over a 5 minute walk from the main bus terminus... but if you need to travel by car, you can find info about nearby council-run car parks here. (Castle car park will be closed for this event) Ankerside Shopping Centre also has a car park and is next to the grounds.