St Editha's, Tamworth

St Editha's, Tamworth The Parish and Collegiate Church of St Editha, Tamworth:
Staffordshire's largest church and a place of welcome, worship and wonder since 963AD. St.

Church, cafe and bookshop open daily 10am - 2pm
Sunday services at 10am and 6pm
Wednesday service at 10.15am Editha's has been a place of welcome, worship and wonder for over 1000 years. Today we are an active and vibrant Christian community of all ages and backgrounds. As part of the Church of England, we serve Tamworth and the wider community, praising God in all things.

"Little Stories" restarts this week after the summer break!Come and enjoy a few stories, a simple prayer, and a drink an...
08/09/2026

"Little Stories" restarts this week after the summer break!

Come and enjoy a few stories, a simple prayer, and a drink and biscuit. Every Thursday, 10.30am, for 30 minutes. Led by Brilliant Bill, Great Gwen and Amazing Andrea!

This has been running for some months now and is much enjoyed by all who attend. All 0-4 year olds and their carers welcome!

☕ Could you spare a couple of hours a week to make a difference?Would you like to meet new people, be part of a friendly...
07/09/2026

☕ Could you spare a couple of hours a week to make a difference?

Would you like to meet new people, be part of a friendly team, and give something back to your community?

We’re looking for volunteers to join our wonderful café team at St. Editha’s. Whether you love chatting to people, serving coffee, or simply being part of something positive, we’d love to hear from you!

St. Editha's has one of the busiest, most unique cafes in Tamworth. You only need to give a couple of hours a week – and in return, you’ll meet some great people and help make St. Editha’s a welcoming place for everyone. ❤️

📩 Interested? Get in touch and find out more!

** September Church Hall Update **It's been a busy month with the Church Hall restoration!The tilers have been working a...
06/09/2026

** September Church Hall Update **

It's been a busy month with the Church Hall restoration!

The tilers have been working at a tremendous pace and the new roof is almost finished. It's been really good to see so many young apprentices involved in the construction. 💪

Lovely architectural details have been uncovered including some amazing curved brickwork, apparently extremely difficult to do but testimony to the quality of the original building.

Work to restore the windows off-site proceeds apace, as does the restoration of original brick and oak lintels.

These photos were taken from the top of the roof - a view anyone rarely gets to see!

The project will now be complete just in time for Christmas. We’ll be sharing monthly updates as the work progresses, so keep an eye out for the next one! 👍

We’re sorry to announce that our Heritage Open Day, originally planned for Saturday 12th September has been postponed.A ...
05/09/2026

We’re sorry to announce that our Heritage Open Day, originally planned for Saturday 12th September has been postponed.

A planned protest in Tamworth on the original date means that, after careful consideration, we’ve decided it’s best to postpone the event.

Apologies for any inconvenience with the date change, but we’re looking forward to welcoming you to St Editha’s later this year for a day celebrating the extraordinary history of our church and the town of Tamworth!

Thank you for your understanding - new date to follow soon! ❤️

We are very grateful to the William A. Cadbury Trust for a recent generous grant towards the work of the new Pop-Up Art ...
04/09/2026

We are very grateful to the William A. Cadbury Trust for a recent generous grant towards the work of the new Pop-Up Art Gallery!

Come and see what all the fuss is about - learn more about Tamworth's history, explore beautiful artworks, have a go at one of the regular craft workshops, and take home a few locally made treats!

At Tamworth's Ankerside Shopping Centre, open Monday-Saturday 9am-3pm.

Pictured: the Vicar of Tamworth, Rev. Fr. Andrew Lythall, and Lara Rowe, Tamworth Castle, Museum and Archives Manager.

Congratulations to our daughter church, St Chad's Church, Hopwas which has, after years of permissions, planning and pre...
03/09/2026

Congratulations to our daughter church, St Chad's Church, Hopwas which has, after years of permissions, planning and preparation, opened a beautiful new extension to its churchyard.

The original churchyard is now full, having served the parish faithfully since 1881. This new extension provides a peaceful and beautiful space for future generations - a place for remembrance, reflection and rest.

The land will be formally consecrated in the near future, and we look forward to marking that occasion together as a whole parish.

Huge congratulations and thanks to everyone at St Chad’s who has worked so hard to make this possible with an especial shout out to Keith Dawson! 🌳⛪

Have you seen the latest additions to the St. Editha's bookshop? There's now a fabulous range of Anglo-Saxon themed book...
02/09/2026

Have you seen the latest additions to the St. Editha's bookshop?

There's now a fabulous range of Anglo-Saxon themed books and novels, plus new mediaeval goodies including hand-made leather journals, wooden tankards, knitted chain mail gloves and hats! This of course in addition to locally-made soaps, honey, gifts and cards - plus a new range of books by the fabulous Annie Whitehead.

Come and take a look: the bookshop is open every day from 10am - 2pm.

It was lovely to welcome so many families to St. Editha’s last Sunday for our service, where we blessed lots of school b...
01/09/2026

It was lovely to welcome so many families to St. Editha’s last Sunday for our service, where we blessed lots of school bags ahead of the new school term.

As children across Tamworth prepare to head back to school, we’re praying for every child - and for their teachers, support staff and families too. 🙏

May the new term be filled with friendship, discovery, confidence and joy, and may everyone have a happy and blessed return to school.

Pictured: some of the many children who had their school bags blessed at the service, and a beautiful flower arrangement for the occasion.

St. Editha's will be closed today, 31st August Bank Holiday, to give staff and volunteers a well-earned rest! The Pop-Up...
31/08/2026

St. Editha's will be closed today, 31st August Bank Holiday, to give staff and volunteers a well-earned rest! The Pop-Up Gallery in Ankerside will also be closed for the day.

The church re-opens tomorrow, 1st September, 10am.

Happy 70th Birthday congratulations go to Viv Atwood tomorrow, 31st August!Viv is a long-time Churchwarden at St. Andrew...
30/08/2026

Happy 70th Birthday congratulations go to Viv Atwood tomorrow, 31st August!

Viv is a long-time Churchwarden at St. Andrew's Church, Kettlebrook (a daughter church of St. Editha's) and a very familiar face in the Kettlebrook community. She has done a magnificent job of helping St. Andrew's to flourish - not least through her delicious cooking for hundreds, if not thousands, of guests at community lunches over the years!

Congratulations Viv, from everyone across Tamworth Parish - have a fantastic day tomorrow!

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St. Editha's Close, Church Street
Tamworth
B797DA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 12pm

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