Coracle Connections

Tamworth Castle, in conjunction with Cairn Crafts will be celebrating connections through coracle making. Come along and find out more about the craft of coracle making; watch how they are made, learn about the history of the coracle and find out what they were used for.

Coracle making demonstrations will be located at 'The Hub, The Old Swimming Baths', opposite the Tennis Courts, in Tamworth Castle Grounds on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September.

Ever wanted to sail in a coracle? Now is your chance, as we are offering free, coracle rides for adults and children (age 4+), in a small pool located opposite 'The Hub'.

Expert coracle makers from ‘Cairn Crafts’ will be running the coracle making demonstrations and offering free coracle rides. Cairn Crafts was founded by Kevin and Ellen over 30 years ago, they have been demonstrating coracle making around the country and have made coracles for various films and television productions, including most recently, the television series, ‘Game of Thrones’.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1000-1500

Sunday 08 September:

1000-1500

Location & directions

The Hub, The Old Swimming Baths, Castle Grounds, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7ND

Directions:

The Hub (The Old Swimming Baths) is located in the castle grounds, opposite the children's play park and near to the bowling alley. The nearest car park is the Jolly Sailor Car Park, postcode: B78 3JJ

Contact on day:

Emma Carter

Telephone number:

+447976475071

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The coracle making workshops are for pre-invited community groups. General visitors will not be able to participate in the workshops, but will be able to watch the coracle makers at work. Children must be age 4+ to ride in a coracle. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Coracle rides are weather dependent.

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