Tamworth Castle joins the national Museum Shop Sunday
22 November 2022
- Tamworth Castle celebrating Museum Shop Sunday
- Event shares the same date as the Christmas Lights Switch-On
- New Castle Christmas Card will be on sale with 10% discount
Tamworth Borough Council is thrilled to participate in Museum Shop Sunday, an annual shopping day supporting The Association for Cultural Enterprises, on Sunday, November 27.
Join the castle as they celebrate this national day with a 10% discount on selected local maker gift ideas from the Tamworth Castle reception shop. Brand new to the castle is its first official Christmas card created by Fay Martin Studio, plus traditional mead produced by Tamworth Tap, ideal for Christmas!
The new castle Christmas card will also be available to purchase from the Tamworth Assembly Rooms TIC reception desk, ideal to send to friends or family who don’t live locally.
Museum Shop Sunday is an opportunity for the community to support their local cultural institutions simply by purchasing some gifts from their museum shops. Visitors to the castle, will find a collection of unique, educational, and creative items in the reception shop at the entrance to the castle.
Councilor Rob Pritchard, Deputy Leader of Tamworth Borough Council, said: “The council have often been asked if we sell a Tamworth Castle card and we are delighted that our first Christmas card, showcasing our beautiful building, is now on sale.
“The council prides itself on offering such an incredible building as a heritage attraction and are proud to support Museum Shop Sunday, as an opportunity for the community to support their local museum by visiting and shopping at the castle.
“The Christmas Lights Switch-On event takes place also on Sunday, November 27 in the town, along with the projection screening on the outside of the castle. Why not take a tour inside our festive decorated castle when visiting the town?”
For more information on the castle events and tickets, please visit the website at: www.tamworthcastle.co.uk.
