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Celebrate 2009 with festivals and fun for everyone!
With a city that's steeped in heritage and a district that's alive with action and adventure, we're well worth a visit! Lichfield is Staffordshire's premier heritage city nestled in the heart of the country's most creative county, just north of Birmingham. This year we are celebrating Samuel Johnson's 300th Birthday with events throughout the year, for more information click here.
Packed with things to do and see - from the thrills and spills of Drayton Manor, to the serenity of the National Memorial Arboretum - there's something to suit all tastes and budgets. With stunning architecture, both modern and historic, where every building has a tale to tell. To learn more about Lichfield's fascinating history, visit the Lichfield Heritage Centre, or take the Lichfield Heritage Trail to discover more about Lichfield's hidden past.
Stay with us a little longer
Lichfield District is the perfect base for a visit throughout Staffordshire and there's something to suit all tastes, young and old! We're also just a short car journey from the delights of the Tamworth Snowdome, National Sealife Centre, Cadbury World, Wedgwood and many more. Find out more.
Special Offers
Visit Lichfield has teamed up with hotels, attractions, restaurants etc. to bring you some fabulous special offers every month. To give you just a taster, you can expect offers from Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Lichfield Arts and Ramada Tamworth.
Find out more.
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Coming up in the next few weeks..
There's so much to do in Lichfield and the surrounding areas, here is just a taster of what's coming up in the next few weeks.
Lichfield Cathedral Spire Tours (Throughout July)
Not afraid of heights? Climb the 160 steps to the top of Lichfield Cathedral's main spire for the best view of Lichfield by miles. Tickets are £5 and are on sale at the Cathedral Bookshop. Click here for more information.
The Lichfield Mysteries (Saturday 4th and 5th July)
One of Europe's largest community events takes place in Lichfield on Saturday 4th and 5th July throughout the city centre and Lichfield Cathedral. This spectacular event features over 1,000 actors, musicians and entertainers perform 27 tales of love, lust, temptation, greed, betrayal and forgiveness. Come and be part of something amazing... Find out more...
The Lichfield Festival (Thursday 9th - Sunday 19th July)
The Lichfield Festival brings music, dance, film and drama to the city from Thursday 9th July to Sunday 19th July. Some of the highlights for this year include the Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
The ever-popular Medieval Market on Saturday 11th July has gone Georgian this year to honour Lichfield's most famous son Samuel Johnson, and the Festival ends with a bang on Saturday 18th July with fantastic fireworks in Beacon Park.
Click here to have a look at the programme.
Your City in Lights! (Saturday 25th July)
This year we're celebrating Samuel Johnson's 300th birthday and as part of that, a fantastic sound and light show will light up the Birthplace Museum on Friday 18th September. Everyone is invited to get involved by coming along to the Your City in Lights event at The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum on Saturday 25th July. Click here for more information.
For a great day out any time of the year, think Lichfield District. You'll be amazed where you've never been!
Read our full events listings for more events across the district
