Tamworth B&Bs & Holiday Accommodation

Tamworth's position in the heart of England puts it within easy reach of several major transport hubs. Many visitors to the area choose to arrive by car, and having your own vehicle certainly offers you the flexibility to explore at your own pace. Tamworth is close to the M42, M6 and M1 motorways, all of which provide links to London, Manchester and beyond.

If you'd prefer to let the train take the strain, the town's station has direct services from London, Manchester and Lancaster. A more flexible option might be to connect via Birmingham New Street on the West Coast Main Line. From Birmingham, it's only 19 minutes on a local service to Tamworth.

Tamworth is midway between two large airports, Birmingham International and East Midlands Airport. Both airports offer a range of domestic and international departures. From the airport, hire a car or get a taxi for the 40 minute drive into Tamworth.

Tamworth town centre offers a mix of the popular chain restaurants and pubs you'd find in most British towns, alongside independent bistros and bars. If you're self-catering in Tamworth, then the thrice-weekly market, held unsurprisingly on Market Street, is the perfect place to stock up on provisions. There are also several town-centre supermarkets which are open from early in the morning to late at night.

If you'd prefer to let someone else do the cooking, then this part of England is famous for its curry culture. New arrivals from the Indian subcontinent in the 1960s brought their cuisine with them, and now dishes like Chicken Tikka Masala often top the list of Britain's favourite dishes. Try the Royal Bengal in Lichfield Street, which specialises in seafood.

Soak up the traditional pub atmosphere at the Wigginton, a Tamworth pub famous for its no-nonsense pub grub and welcoming atmosphere. The menu has all the classics like steak, burgers, scampi or all day breakfast, ideally washed down with a pint of local beer. Kids are welcome too, with a fully customisable children's menu to ensure everyone's happy.

Tamworth's location right in the centre of England makes it the ideal choice for a break spent exploring with the family. Choose from a range of bed and breakfast accommodation, hotels, or select a self-catering holiday let for that home away from home experience. Larger properties on the edges of town are ideal for families, and often have the benefit of a large enclosed garden for the kids to play in.

If your kids are active types, then an afternoon at Cliff Lakes should allow them to burn off some excess energy. Try paddle boarding, wake boarding or the thrilling obstacle course, and if parents are feeling brave they can join in too. There's also a cafe and woodland walks should you prefer the idea of a more sedate afternoon out.

A few miles away from Tamworth is the National Memorial Arboretum in Burton-On-Trent, featuring over 30,000 trees and some stunning outdoor art installations and sculptures. It might not be the obvious choice for a family day out, but the 150 acre site is packed with things to see and do. Regular events, talks and exhibitions cover all aspects of conflict and remembrance. Young kids, meanwhile, will love the adventure trail around the site, with stops at the play area.

Tamworth is home to one of Britain's best-known theme parks, Drayton Manor. The park offers high-octane roller coasters and thrill rides to delight older kids and teens, and the more sedate Thomas Land featuring everyone's favourite steam engine for little adventurers. There is also a zoo with tigers, meerkats, monkeys and many more amazing species. Drayton Manor has so much to see and do that it makes sense to pre-book the two day pass so you can really explore all the attractions that this world-class family entertainment hub has to offer.

If you're more interested in history than thrill rides, don't miss Tamworth Castle in the centre of the town. Journey through over 900 years of history as you make your way through the courtyards and rooms, each of which showcases a different era in the castle's history. Costumed guides are on hand to tell visitors all about the sieges and ghosts, or to point out hidden features you may otherwise miss.

One of Tamworth's more unusual attractions is the Snow Dome. Here, visitors can ski, snowboard, ice skate and toboggan, whatever the weather outside. Book a lesson if you're new to the sport, or brush up on your snowploughs or half-pipes if you're not. Climbing facilities and swimming pools are also on site.