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Up the road from Birmingham in the county of Staffordshire, Tamworth is a historic market town best known for Tamworth Castle, Statfold Country Park (and its locomotives) and the award-winning Tamworth Tap, named by CAMRA the best pub in the country in 2023.

It’s also close to some of the UK’s most beautiful countryside – and with major road connections both north and south, you are well set up to explore nearby wonders. Make easy work of your trip with a hire car – you can compare deals using our search tool above.

There are several car hire companies in Tamworth, so picking up your four wheels in town is easy. This includes Enterprise Car & Van Hire and Europcar. There are more options a little further out, with Anker Vehicle Hire and VMS Vehicle Hire Tamworth a couple of alternatives to consider. The former even has camper vans!

There are more big-name providers at Birmingham Airport, too – handy if you’re flying in. Avis, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise and Europcar all provide rentals here. From the airport, it’s a 30-minute drive or so to Tamworth via the M42.

Tamworth is close to several major roads, including the M42 and the M6. Bear in mind that the motorways around Birmingham are popular for people travelling north or south in England, so they do get busy. Plan your trip to avoid rush hour traffic and consider paying for the M6 toll road if needed.

Driving in Tamworth is straightforward. The main things to watch out for are the bus lanes and the pedestrian zone in the town centre – even if the bollards are down. Parking, meanwhile, is plentiful, with council-run car parks available 24 hours a day. You’ll need to pay from 8am to 6pm, but they're free overnight and on Sundays. As ever, be sure to check the signs for details.

As for the main attractions, the M42 and M40 will take you south to Warwick Castle, which is a day trip from Tamworth. Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford Upon Avon, is also southward. Here you can catch one of Bard’s plays at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and learn more about his early romance with his wife Anne Hathaway at her family cottage. Royal Leamington Spa is another pretty stop-off point, just off the M40.

Elsewhere, and heading north from Tamworth, take the A5192 and A51 to Cannock Chase, a designated Area of Natural Beauty. Here you can stop off for forest walks and cycling – or simply enjoy the views as you cruise through in your hire car. The area is also home to the National Trust-run Shugborough Hall, where you'll find gardens, a play area, history and art.

Alton Towers is also within easy reach from Tamworth – you’re about an hour’s drive from rides like The Smiler, Oblivion and Galactica.