Created In Tamworth

We were having a day out in Tamworth as we’d had lunch nearby. We noticed that the Town Hall was open and had a look around (shown round by the Mayor himself!!) — do look out for their opening days, it’s a real hidden gem. Then we had a look around Tamworth. It isn’t brimming with tea shops like Lichfield, but we noticed a little girl offering some cake samples which hooked us in. Created in Tamworth is the reason a High Street should exist. It’s a friendly co-​operative of artists, all showing their wares. We had tea and cake and sat chatting with some of the artists who make up the collective. Even with meeting the Mayor earlier, this really was the highlight of our trip — it was a delight to see people engaged in their community and doing something so very unusual. Tamworth isn’t the most obvious place to have a day out, but this shop really makes it worth visiting. Along with the Castle, the Town Hall (and apparently the main church has a really interesting double-​helix staircase, but it was closing as we got there) — there is a reason to visit Tamworth if you’re in the area.