Location: Lichfield
Top Things to do in Lichfield
What to do and see in Lichfield, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Lichfield /ˈlɪtʃfiːld/ is a cathedral city and civil parish in Staffordshire, England. One of eight civil parishes with city status in England, Lichfield is situated roughly 16 mi (26 km) north of Birmingham. At the time of the 2011 Census the population was estimated at 32,219 and the wider Lichfield District at 100,700.
Restaurants in Lichfield
1. Lichfield Cathedral
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4.5 based on 1,984 reviews
An Ancient Cathedral Full of Life & Wonder There has been a Cathedral in Lichfield for over 1300 years and its story is one bursting with history, art, culture and life. If you're looking for rich heritage, ancient artefacts, and stunning architecture then Lichfield Cathedral has it all. Lichfield Cathedral's story doesn't end with its past, it is very much alive with a vibrant programme of services, events and art projects to capture the imagination of all ages.
Reviewed By 149stuartc - Rayleigh, United Kingdom
About thirty minutes drive from Birmingham there is a large car park nearby. Visiting the Cathedral is free. The guide book is £5 and they offer free tours which I highly recommend. This is one of the best cathedrals I have ever visited with a long history going back to Saxon times. Every corner reveals something new and the history was so interesting especially the civil war siege. Highlights include the Saxon bible and statue of an angel, the Zulu shields and the medieval wall paintings. The tour lasted about 90 minutes and was so interesting. Highly recommended.
2. The Old Guildhall Prison Cells
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4.5 based on 62 reviews
The Old Guildhall Prison for felons and debtors is at the rear of the Guildhall. Visitors can explore original cells and the history of law and order in the city in this small display, on the site which has been in use as a prison since 1548. The prison spans stories across the centuries, from the martyrs burned on Lichfield Market Square in the 17th century to the fates of John Neve, William Wightman and James Jackson who were found guilty of forgery and were the last felons to be publicly hanged at Lichfield gallows in 1810. Officially closed as a prison from 1848, the cells continued to be used as the city lock-up until around 1900, and the old police station gates can still be seen on the ground-floor corridor.
Reviewed By JamesSDH73 - Leicester, United Kingdom
A really good place to visit, steeped in history. Very eeerie but well maintained and accessible to those with limited mobility or families with pushchairs. Lichfield is my hometown yet I've never visited the cells before, it was fascinating and the guide was very friendly and informative. I would love to do a ghost watch here!
3. The Hub at St Mary's
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
A beautifully refurbished church with a multi-use events space and thriving coffee shop upstairs. As well as being a multi-use venue with a focus on arts, we also have two exhibition spaces that show high quality work from local artists and groups. Serving a selection of cakes, sandwiches, specialty coffee with a selection of vegan and gluten free options. The building is fully accessible with baby changing upstairs. We're fully covid secure with socially distancing being easy in our large upstairs space. Come and get a drink and a bite to eat in easily the most beautiful place in Lichfield whilst you take in the history and gaze at our awe inspiring stained glass window. We're always striving to be better and have no single use plastics in our fridge, preferring glass and tin. The milk for our coffee comes from local, grass fed cows and the glass bottles get sent back to the dairy to be refilled and reused Come up today and grab a loyalty card!
4. Wall Roman Site
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4.0 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By 149stuartc - Rayleigh, United Kingdom
This free to visit Roman site is just off the A5 south of Cannock there is a little parking area. The beautifully maintained site has lots of lovely information boards telling you about the buildings and rooms you are looking at and it last great to walk around (takes about 30 mins if you want to read all the information) The site consists of a bath house and another public building across the street both of which are substantial. It’s all very peaceful. There is also a small museum with limited opening times.
5. James Boswell Statue
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4.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By SixtyOne - Ashby de la Zouch, United Kingdom
This is a really beautiful statue within the market place, well worth checking out. It can be easily overlooked on market days.
6. The Methodist Chapel
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