Tamworth Assembly Rooms
BEST FOR
Ages 0-16
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Tamworth
What it’s like
A proper old theatre in the middle of Tamworth doing pantos, films, comedy and music for kids from babes in arms up to teens.
This is a theatre, so what your kids do here depends entirely on what's on. The site lists pantomimes, comedy, films and music performances, which covers a lot of ground, and the child ticket age runs from 2 to 16, so there's usually something pitched at whoever you're bringing. Babies under 24 months get in free, though they still need a ticket for fire regulations, which feels a bit odd but is fairly standard for venues like this.
There's no cloakroom. Photography isn't allowed once the performance starts either, so don't plan on getting the money shot of your five-year-old's face during the panto villain's entrance.
Food-wise there's a proper bar and lounge doing hot and cold drinks, cakes, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and even roast dinners, and you can bring cold snacks and drinks bought there into the auditorium with you. It's a short walk from the train station if you fancy skipping the parking question altogether, and there's blue badge parking and wheelchair access if you need it, with up to seven wheelchair spaces in the auditorium that need booking ahead.
One thing worth knowing before you commit: there are no refunds on tickets except in exceptional circumstances that have to go through the box office in writing, so don't book a show on a whim if you're not sure the kids will sit through it.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 2 to 16, depending entirely on what show's on
- Food
- Bar and lounge with hot and cold drinks, coffee, cakes, sandwiches, paninis, jacket potatoes, light bites, roast dinners, afternoon tea
- Pushchairs
- Allowed in auditorium if show is not sold out and not obstructing fire routes
- Wheelchairs
- Up to 7 wheelchair seats available
- Dogs
- Assistance dogs (guide and hearing dogs) welcome
- Getting there by bus or train
- Short walk from train station. Accessible by bus and taxi
- No cloakroom, so coats and bags stay with you through the show
- Photography isn't allowed once the performance starts
- Assistance dogs are welcome and water is available on request
- A short walk from the train station if you'd rather not drive
Plan your visit
What age counts as a child ticket?
Children aged 2 to 16 book a child place. Babies 24 months or under go in free but still need a ticket for fire regulations.
Can we get a refund if plans change?
No refunds on tickets sold, except in exceptional circumstances that need to be submitted to the box office in writing.
Is there a cloakroom for coats and buggies?
There's no cloakroom. Pushchairs can go into the auditorium if the show isn't sold out and they're not blocking fire routes.
Can we bring food in with us?
Cold snacks and drinks bought from the Claymore Lounge or Saxon Bar can go into the auditorium with you. The bar also does hot food like jacket potatoes and roast dinners.
What are the opening hours?
Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 3pm. Closed Mondays.
Can we book a wheelchair space?
There are up to seven wheelchair seats in the auditorium, but you need to call the box office in advance to book one, along with a carer ticket if needed.
How do we book tickets?
Online, by phone to the box office, or in person at Marmion House. There's a £3 handling charge per booking and £1.50 for postage if you want tickets posted.
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