Top Things to do in Tutbury
Top Restaurants in Tutbury
What to do and see in Tutbury, England: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Tutbury, United Kingdom including Chatterbox Ceramic Cafe, SUKI Gallery, Priory Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Tutbury Club, Tutbury Castle, Tutbury Museum, The Crafty Cafe, New Inn.
Restaurants in Tutbury
1. Chatterbox Ceramic Cafe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
The Crafty Cafe is a very friendly and relaxed cafe where delicious hot drinks, light meals and home-made cakes can be enjoyed alone or in conjunction with painting a pot! We offer a variety of ceramic products, including personalised giftware, commission painting, creative courses, parties – both on-site and off-site, corporate events and ‘bring a bottle’ nights.
2. SUKI Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
SUKI Gallery is based in historic village of Tutbury, nestling on the Derbyshire/ Staffordshire border offering wide and fantastic mixture of British Art. Paintings, ceramics, glass, jewellery & more.
3. Priory Church of Saint Mary the Virgin
4. Tutbury Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
5. Tutbury Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 298 reviews
tuated in the heart of England, Tutbury Castle sits on wooded slopes overlooking the winding River Dove, with spectacular views across the plain of the Dove to the beautiful Derbyshire hills. Its commanding view and natural defensive position makes this an obvious site for a castle. Occupied since the Stone Age, the castle is first recorded in 1071, as one of the new castles built to stamp the authority of the Norman conquerors across the Midlands. Since then, the castle has played an important part in English history on many occasions, in warfare and in peace. The castle is best known as one of the prisons of Mary Queen of Scots, who was held here on four occasions. It was here that she became involved in the plot that ultimately led to her bloody execution at Fotheringhay. Seat of the de Ferrers family, and later of the earls and dukes of Lancaster, Tutbury was also one of the great centers of power in medieval England. It was visited by many English kings, and home to the great John of Gaunt, 2nd Duke of Lancaster, who established a great annual feast. This tradition lasted for hundreds of years. It also had its bloodier side, as it was besieged, destroyed and rebuilt several times. It was destroyed for the last time by Act of Parliament in 1647-48, after holding out for Charles I in the Civil War. The destruction was incomplete, leaving the dramatic ruins that we see today, and the castle has never been completely abandoned. Since 2000, the castle has taken on a new life, welcoming thousands of visitors every year. With historical re-enactment, archaeological excavation, an authentic Tudor garden and mediaeval herbery, the ‘haunted’ Great Hall and King’s Bedroom, and of course the tearoom, there’s something for everyone.
Reviewed By lj5162 - Derby, United Kingdom
Went on the Ghost Hunt this evening! It was a brilliant evening, Lesley and Gareth were both so knowledgeable and engaging. All Covid secure and felt super safe. Great value. Would really recommend!
6. Tutbury Museum
7. The Crafty Cafe
Overall Ratings
2.0 based on 1 reviews
The Crafty Cafe is a very friendly and relaxed cafe where delicious hot drinks, light meals and home-made cakes can be enjoyed alone or in conjunction with painting a pot! We offer a variety of ceramic products, including personalised giftware, commission painting, creative courses, parties – both on-site and off-site, corporate events and ‘bring a bottle’ nights.
8. New Inn
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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