Middleton at War - Heritage Open Day
Sun 21 Sept
|Tamworth
Step back in time to the tumultuous days following the decisive Battle of Naseby in June 1645. Experience the aftermath of this pivotal clash as Middleton Hall is thrust into the heart of the English Civil War.


Time & Location
21 Sept 2025, 11:00 – 16:00
Tamworth, Middleton, Tamworth B78 2AE, UK
About the event
Middleton at War
Step back in time to the tumultuous days following the decisive Battle of Naseby in June 1645. Experience the aftermath of this pivotal clash as Middleton Hall is thrust into the heart of the English Civil War. Parliamentarian forces sweep through the region, dismantling Royalist resistance and leaving an indelible mark on the lives of the people.
Watch authentic 17th Century drill: Discover how a matchlock musket is loaded and fired, and get up close and personal with pikemen of the era and learn all about how warfare was waged during the civil wars.
Explore the Historic Kitchen: See the household hard at work in Middleton’s period kitchen, preparing authentic 17th-century dishes. Discover the culinary secrets and daily challenges of life during wartime.
This immersive experience brings the dramatic aftermath of Naseby to life, shedding light on the resilience and ingenuity of those living through one of England’s most…
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