Tamworth Castle - Added to Castles and Fortifications in Tamworth, West Midlands

I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:

Tamworth Castle is an Anglo Saxon Castle built sometime in the 800ad

You could I guess take off from the Tamworth Castle grounds but I think your too close to be able to do things like an orbit of the castle. The grounds as far as I can tell are council owned / maintained and will have people around them. I found a short walk across the river Anker and down onto the land where the military pill box is was a way better vantage point to be able to do an orbit of the castle and maintain great VLOS of the Air 3s.

Parking can be had at two locations - both are free on Sunday's / Bank / Public holidays are payment via contactless coins and app ( Payby Phone)

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 04/05/2026. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

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It surprised me that this is the first proper Castle entry, especially as there is a whole load of green space to fly from (when it’s dry).

I have been to the Snowdome bar recently, and so am able to recognise a lot of this area. It is a great central spot for the pano to be taken from.

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An other vantage point

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Can you get between the bowling alley and snowdome via an underpass, or is there a pedestrian crossing?
I’m thinking ahead for the next snowdome visit…

Will DM you

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I’ve just added some more media to this location on Drone Scene.

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I do like the reveal of the Castle, good shot.

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I’ve flown here too @LE60LAD :grin: Strange that, I flew here 3 years ago but the pin was already added by @Firstadekit? I always park at the Ventura Shopping Centre as it’s free and walk under bridges through the park. Then Nandos for lunch!! :wink:

@LE60LAD I’ve just added some more media to this location on Drone Scene.

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Not sure what happened to my entry, I think I entered it under LadyBridge inc Tamworth Castle. Anyway, not precious about any of that stuff and good to see it back on the map.

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I did think it was odd that it was not listed as I did think you or Colin had flown here before

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When the bad rain comes this car park vanished. Floods completely normally with a few cars submearged

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The snowdome ones are just as bad if not worse - and it happens so quickly too - been to the snowdome - parked up had a meal and then had to roll my trousers up and take my shoes off to wade to my car haha - twice that has happened to me.

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I’ve ordered one of these for my next visit:

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Enough room for a passenger that looks fun.

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Has it got a green flashing light for use at night :blush:

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