Tamworth (/ˈtæmwərθ/, /ˈtæməθ/) is a market town and borough in Staffordshire, England, located 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Birmingham. It borders North Warwickshire to the east and south, and Lichfield to the north, southwest, and west. The town's name is derived from the River Tame, which flows through it. As of 2022, the population of Tamworth borough was 79,639, with the wider urban area having a population of 81,964.
Coordinates: 52.633°N 1.695°W
Sovereign state: United Kingdom
Constituent country: England
Region: West Midlands
Non-metropolitan county: Staffordshire
Status: Non-metropolitan district
Administrative headquarters: Tamworth
Incorporated: 1 April 1974
Suburbs: [List of suburbs]
Government:
Type: Non-metropolitan district council
Body: Tamworth Borough Council
Leadership: Leader & Cabinet (No overall control)
MPs: Sarah Edwards Labour
Area:
Total: 30.85 km² (11.91 sq mi)
Rank: 278th (of 296)
Population:
Total: 78,653 (2021)
Rank: 281st (of 296)
Ethnicity (2021):
Ethnic groups: [List]
Religion (2021):
Religion: [List]
Time zone:
UTC0 (GMT)
Summer (DST): UTC+1 (BST)
Postcode: B77-B79
Post town: Tamworth
Area code: 01827
OS grid reference: SK207040
Tamworth was the main center of royal power in the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Mercia during the 8th and 9th centuries. It is home to a modest yet prominent 12th-century castle, the well-preserved medieval Church of St Editha, and a Moat House. Historically, Tamworth was split between Warwickshire and Staffordshire until 1889, when it was fully incorporated into Staffordshire.
The town's industries include logistics, engineering, clothing, and the production of bricks, tiles, and paper. Until 2001, Tamworth was also known for housing Reliant, a manufacturer of the Reliant Robin three-wheeler car and the Reliant Scimitar sports car.
The Snowdome, featuring a real-snow indoor ski slope, is located in Tamworth. Just 1.7 miles (2.7 km) to the south is Drayton Manor Theme Park, as well as one of the many marinas serving the Coventry Canal and the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal, which converge south of the town.
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