Top things to do between Tamworth and Birmingham
The distance from Tamworth to Birmingham by car is 19 miles, with a 30 minute driving time. The best things to do on the Tamworth to Birmingham drive are Drayton Manor, Cliff Lakes and the Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens.
The short drive from Tamworth to Birmingham connects a Staffordshire market town to the biggest city in the English Midlands.
Top Birmingham experiences include historic gangs walking tours that lean heavily on Peaky Blinders, public art tours, learning new skills at the Bear Grylls Adventure and exploring the Jewellery Quarter.
Tamworth to Birmingham distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Tamworth to Birmingham is 19 miles. You can expect a driving time of around half an hour.
The best things to do between Tamworth and Birmingham are the Drayton Manor Resort, the Cliff Lakes Aqua Park and the Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens.
Tamworth to Birmingham drive attractions: Drayton Manor
In Fazeley, just south of Tamworth, the Drayton Manor Resort is a theme park and zoo. The zoo section plays home to more than 500 animals, including a Sumatran tiger and red panda. The Shockwave, a stand-up rollercoaster with a zero gravity roll, is the headline act in the theme park section. The strength is in the child-oriented rides, however – especially in the Thomas the Tank Engine-themed section.
Things to do on the Tamworth to Birmingham drive: Cliff Lakes
Just off the M42 south of Tamworth, Cliff Lakes is a big aquapark. On the lake, there are five different sections of inflatable slides, trampolines and climbing walls to conquer. You get 80 minutes to complete as much of the obstacle courses as you can.
Alternatively, you can just go for a swim or try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding.
Tamworth to Birmingham drive: Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens
A 10 acre walled garden is the centrepiece of what was once the Earl of Bradford’s estate. The 350-year-old formal garden is now preserved by a charitable trust.
The interesting aspect of the Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens is that what’s grown there is deliberately chosen to be of the 1680-1760 period. That means plants and fruit varietals that are rarely found elsewhere these days.
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