Lichfield Attractions
Lichfield, about 25mi/40km north of the City of Birmingham, is a quiet and attractive town. Its main attractions are the superb cathedral and its associations with Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), the English writer who published his two-volume "Dictionary of the English Language" 1746-1755. Until the publication of the "Oxford English Dictionary" (1884) it was the definitive work on vocabulary and pronunciation.
Lichfield is an ideal location for country walks and cycling, a visit to the nature reserve or a place to watch the boats going through the locks.
Lichfield is an ideal location for country walks and cycling, a visit to the nature reserve or a place to watch the boats going through the locks.
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Cathedral
A prominent church built from red sandstone, Lichfield Cathedral is famous for its three spires which are referred to as the "Ladies of the Vale".
Darwin Walk
A 10mile walk demonstrating the local flora and fauna of the past 200 years has been set up.
Heritage Exhibition & Treasury
Opened in 1981 in St Mary's church the Lichfield Heritage and Treasury Center illustrates the history of the town (costumes, silver, audio-visual display).
A viewing platform offers spectacular views over the city and countryside.
All values are in local currency
A viewing platform offers spectacular views over the city and countryside.
Lichfield Heritage Centre and Treasury
St Mary's Centre
Market Square
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St Mary's Centre
Market Square
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Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Family | 8.00 |
| Adult | 3.50 |
| Senior | 2.50 |
| Child 14 & under | 1.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Lichfield Festival
This annual 10-day festival takes place in mid-July. Events include jazz and classical concerts, film screenings, plays, recitals, show jumping competitions, exhibitions and discussions.
The repertoire also ranges from classical and traditional to contemporary.
Discussion groups are usually led by a different international composer every year.
The highlight is a spectacular fireworks display that lights up the city.
There are at least four events held every day, in venues ranging from the cathedral and civic hall to Beacon Park.
The repertoire also ranges from classical and traditional to contemporary.
Discussion groups are usually led by a different international composer every year.
The highlight is a spectacular fireworks display that lights up the city.
There are at least four events held every day, in venues ranging from the cathedral and civic hall to Beacon Park.
Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
The Johnson Birthplace Museum is opposite the market square in Breadmarket Street. The house in which the famous lexicographer was born the son of a bookseller contains personal memorabilia, books and secondary literature.
Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Breadmarket Street
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Breadmarket Street
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Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
October 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Closed |
| Close | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Facilities
Gift shop
Staffordshire Regimental Museum
The Staffordshire Regimental Museum contains numerous uniforms, coats of arms and medals of the North and South Staffordshire regiments.
All values are in local currency
Museum of the Staffordshire Regiment
Whittington Barracks
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Whittington Barracks
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Hours
March 21 to November 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:30 | 12:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
November 16 to March 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:30 | 12:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
| Family | 6.00 |
| Adult | 3.00 |
| Child | 2.50 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 2.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Wall (Letocetum) Roman Site
Wall (Letocetum) Roman Site, near Lichfield, is a National Trust site in the guardianship of English Heritage. It features remains of a Roman staging post, including foundations of an inn and bath house. There is also a museum.
Letocetum Baths and Museum
Watling Street
Wall
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Watling Street
Wall
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Hours
March 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Guides
Taped tours for rent.
Facilities
Gift shop
