🇬🇧 Tamworth, United Kingdom
The Globe Inn
📍 Lower Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7AT
Your stay — The Globe Inn
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots which often have poor rates.
Contactless and chip-and-PIN cards are widely accepted, including Visa and Mastercard. Mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) is common in most shops and eateries.
Restaurants: 10-15% if service not included (check bill). Taxis: round up to nearest pound. Hotel staff: £1-2 per bag for porters, optional for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter or instant coffee from a cafe or supermarket: around £2-3.
A sandwich or jacket potato from a café: about £5-7.
A main course at a pub or casual restaurant: roughly £10-14.
Limited street food; Tamworth's market (Tuesday/Saturday) has stalls with hot food like pasties and burgers for around £5-7.
Iceland, Tesco, and Asda are common budget supermarket chains around B79.
Tamworth town centre has high street chains like Primark and supermarkets with clothing aisles for affordable basics.
Local buses (Arriva) single fare about £2-3; day saver around £4.50. No airport in Tamworth; from Birmingham Airport take the X3 bus (approx £5-7) to Tamworth, or train with advance ticket from Birmingham New Street for ~£10.
1. Use a 'Tesco Clubcard' or 'Asda Rewards' card for grocery discounts. 2. Eat lunch specials at pubs (often cheaper than dinner). 3. Walk or cycle between central areas to save on bus fares.
Good to know — Tamworth
Type G · 230V
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$1 ≈ £0.74 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tamworth, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Globe Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Birmingham Coach Station (Digbeth) → Tamworth, Town Centre (Aldergate)
💡 Cheaper than the train but slower; get off at Aldergate stop—Premier Inn is a 5-minute walk east. Book online 24h ahead for a guaranteed seat.
Tamworth Rail Station → Premier Inn - Tamworth Central
💡 The bus stops on Victoria Road, a 3-minute walk from the hotel. No Sunday service—then just walk; it's 15 minutes on foot along Bolebridge Street.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) → Premier Inn - Tamworth Central
💡 Pre-book with A2B Radio Cars or Tamworth Taxis for a fixed price. Avoid airport rank taxis, which often add a surcharge.
Birmingham New Street Station → Tamworth Station
💡 Use the CrossCountry service via Derby for a direct journey. After 09:30, off-peak tickets cut the cost in half. The station is a 15-minute flat walk to the Premier Inn.
About Tamworth
Wikipedia ↗
The Tamworth is a British breed of domestic pig. It is the only red-coloured pig of the United Kingdom. Its origins are unknown, but it appears to have developed near the town of Tamworth in south-eastern Staffordshire, close to the Warwickshire border. It is one of seven British pig breeds listed b...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The Globe Inn?
Check-in at The Globe Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near The Globe Inn?
A sandwich or jacket potato from a café: about £5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Globe Inn?
Local buses (Arriva) single fare about £2-3; day saver around £4.50. No airport in Tamworth; from Birmingham Airport take the X3 bus (approx £5-7) to Tamworth, or train with advance ticket from Birmingham New Street for ~£10.
Top Attractions in Tamworth
💡 Go on a Tuesday or Saturday morning for the best selection. Cash is still useful here.
💡 Head to the raised grassy bank behind the bandstand for a quiet spot with a view of the castle tower.
💡 Donate £1 for the lighting if you want to see the ceiling carvings properly.
💡 Pick up a free map from the tourist office inside the castle. The trail is flat and pushchair-friendly.
💡 Adults pay £9.50, but children under 5 go free. Check their website for family tickets or seasonal 2-for-1 offers.