Tamworth Borough Council is calling on all local residents, families, and community groups to get involved in a creative project this summer.

As part of St Editha’s church Tamworth Flower Festival, from 23 to 26 July, the exterior of Tamworth Castle will be transformed into a breathtaking flower castle, featuring hundreds of handmade fabric and knitted flowers.

The Flower Festival is set to be a celebration of creativity during Athelstan 1100 week, led by St Editha’s church. The week will include family activities, live music, the cherry fair and procession on 25 July.

The castle is delighted to be supporting this event with handmade flowers contributed by the local community. This vibrant display is a collaboration between residents, community groups, and the Castle Craft Group, who have already started crafting beautiful rag-can flowers for the installation.

How to get involved:

• Make flowers - individuals, families, and community groups are invited to create flowers using fabric, crochet, or knitting. Flowers should be lightweight and easy to attach to netting.
• Donate fabric - donations of colourful fabric (especially rags) will be accepted at Tamworth Castle before 31 May.
• Submit handmade flowers - handmade flower donations are requested by the end of June. Drop-off locations are at the castle reception (opening hours: Thursday -Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday and bank holiday Monday’s 10am - 4pm), or Marmion House front desk (opening hours: Monday - Wednesday & Friday 10am - 2pm, Thursday 2pm - 6pm (closed on national bank holidays).
• Attend the Castle Craft Group - the craft group meets every other Thursday, from 10am - 12pm, for free creative sessions where participants can make flowers together. 

For more information please contact: emma-carter@tamworth.gov.uk.