Athelstan & The Cursed Gold - FREE Murder Mystery
Free murder mystery in Tamworth town centre, 6pm - 7.30pm.
It’s 925 AD and there is unrest in the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. King Athelstan has been on the throne for a year and there are some who question his right to rule… The monk, Brother Godric, who attended Athelstan’s father in his final days, has been brutally murdered - but who killed him and why? Did he know something that he shouldn’t?
We need you to help solve the mystery! Explore Tamworth and meet Athelstan and a host of Saxon characters from princes to peasants who can help you with your investigation. Question the suspects to find out who committed this historic crime and discover the best of Tamworth’s shops and cafes along the way.
Start at the Town Hall and collect your answer sheet. Have a smashing Saxon evening and remember…. Don’t trust anyone! You can start this event at any time from 6pm but all answer sheets need to be handed in by 7.30pm to be considered in the draw. Characters also will not be available for questioning after 7.30pm. Event sponsored by Tamworth Town Centre Forum and run by Murder by Appointment.
Free event - no tickets required.
This event is part of Tamworth's Athelstan1100 festival: https://www.tamworthcastle.co.uk/athelstan1100
Late night opening in Tamworth town centre:
Various shops and restaurants will be opening late during the murder mystery event so do pop along for refreshments, food and offers. Presented by the Tamworth Town Centre Forum. (Characters from the murder mystery may be posted outside these shops ;) )
Christopher's (Aldergate) - Offering a fully loaded Athelstan Burger, and a draft pint, or a glass of wine or a soft drink: £16.00. This ties in with their Burger Thursday deals. A full menu of burgers or our main menu available. Served from 12noon, with last food orders into the kitchen by 7.30pm, bar till late. Bookings taken 01827 67676 or www.thepeelaldergate.com Walk ins always welcome as long as we can fit them in!
Wyldes Sweet Shop (Lower Gungate) - open until 7pm. One of Tamworth's oldest independent shops, it's filled to the ceiling with jars of every sweet possible! (diabetic sweets also available)
Cottage Healing Centre (116 Lichfield Street, Tamworth, B79 7QB) – Open 11am – 8pm. Come and visit one of Tamworth’s hidden gems, an emporium of everything. Spiritual and magical. Many of the gifts and supplies sold in the shop are made by local artists and makers. As we celebrate Athelstan 1100, a time steeped in Tamworth’s history, why not explore our range of pagan giftware. For all the latest shop news please follow The Cottage Shop Hidden Gems on Facebook
Age UK, Tamworth (1 Colehill, Tamworth, B79 7HH) Open until 6pm. Age UK Tamworth offers a range of services and support for older people in the area.
Sticky Fingers Café (1 King Street, Tamworth, B79 7DB) - Open until 7.30pm. Sticky Fingers Café in Tamworth is a family run business who pride themselves on wholesome freshly made food to order and their speciality is handmade Gelato ice-cream offering some amazing flavours.
In celebration of Athelstan 1100 they will be serving:
- home made Staffordshire Oat Cakes filled with a combination of bacon and melting cheese
- delicious hot chicken skewers on an open wrap with salad and slaw
- Spicy lamb mint kofta with hot potatoes and yoghurt dressing
