Phase two of a £1.9 million restoration programme at Tamworth Castle has begun, with Tamworth Borough Council now focusing conservation work on the South Wing of the building.
The restoration is supported by £1,716,238 from Arts Council England's Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) and £190,695 from Tamworth Borough Council. The upper floors of the South Wing are temporarily closing to allow specialist conservation teams to carry out essential repairs to the historic structure.
What visitors will see
Scaffolding is now visible around the outside of the castle and will also appear in the courtyard, providing safe access for workers and materials as the work progresses. The council says the work is being carefully phased to allow as much of the castle as possible to remain accessible to the public while the complex conservation work takes place.
Councillor Lewis Smith, portfolio holder for people services, engagement, leisure and heritage for Tamworth Borough Council, said: "Tamworth Castle has been cared for and adapted by generations of people over almost 1,000 years, and we are now playing our part in that continuing story. The work taking place behind the scaffolding is essential to protect the castle and make sure it can continue to be enjoyed for generations to come."
Following the restoration
The council has described this as the biggest conservation project in the modern history of the castle and says it is helping to address deeper issues affecting the building. Residents and visitors are encouraged to follow the restoration progress, with updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses to be shared throughout the project.
More information about the project and the conservation journey is available at tamworthcastle.co.uk/caring-castle
