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Tamworth Assembly Rooms has now reopened after a major refurbishment project. 

The £5million refurbishment has brought the venue into the 21st century, while lovingly enhancing and restoring the historic features which make it such a special building.

This has included a complete change of the internal layout, apart from the main auditorium, to create an impressive, versatile building with more space that can be used for a variety of purposes.

Extensions to the side and rear have created a new multi-use space with a bar, a café, a studio/green room space and extended and improved back stage facilities. The building has also been modernised throughout with upgraded acoustics, heating and lighting, improved disabled access and more toilet facilities.

This project is kindly supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Their funding has so far supported research into the building’s past and consultation with the local community about the building’s future. The development of detailed plans to improve Tamworth Assembly Rooms and the delivery of making these plans a reality.

Latest news and updates about Tamworth Assembly Rooms' Heritage Lottery project are listed below.

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#AssemsOnTour with Tamworth Arts Club

- Tue, 02 May 2017

Read our latest blog as the team supported our old friends Tamworth Arts Club with their production of Peter Pan, performed at Landau Forte 6th Form Theatre.

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Interesting Finds

- Thu, 16 Mar 2017

There are always stories steeped in mystery and legend when it comes to places which have stood for over 100 years.

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Tears shed and flags waved during special fundraising concert

- Tue, 06 Dec 2016

Tears were shed and flags waved as hundreds of people enjoyed an evening of remembrance which saw Tamworth’s choirs coming together to perform under one magnificent roof in the first instalment of

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Tamworth Assembly Rooms back ‘on tour’ with festive fun

- Tue, 06 Dec 2016

There’s plenty of festive entertainment in store for audiences this December as Tamworth Assembly Rooms goes ‘on tour’ with popular events being taken out into the community while the theatre is closed for refurbishment.

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It’s show time again with Tamworth Assembly Rooms ‘on tour’

- Thu, 13 Oct 2016

The show must go on!

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Hundreds attend dig open days at Tamworth Assembly Rooms

- Tue, 04 Oct 2016

Hundreds of people got a first-hand glimpse into Tamworth’s history during two open days at the site of the town’s archaeological dig next to Tamworth Assembly Rooms.

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Archaeologists dig in to explore Tamworth’s history

- Tue, 04 Oct 2016

Archaeologists excavating the car park next to Tamworth Assembly Rooms have made an interesting discovery during their search for clues about the town’s history.

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What did Richard III say when a planning proposal was submitted for building a car park…

- Thu, 29 Sep 2016

“Over my dead body”

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