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The National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire, has been awarded a 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, the latest in a series of accolades for the 150-acre woodland and garden site, which has been previously named VisitEngland’s Large…

This August bank holiday weekend Lichfield Cathedral will be opening its doors for specially extended opening hours on Saturday 29 and Monday 31 August during the day. Visitors will be invited to explore the Cathedral, the Close and to stop and…

Staffordshire has thrown open its doors and is welcoming residents and visitors to explore its most famous landmarks and hidden gems. While the thrilling rollercoasters at Alton Towers Resort draw visitors from across the UK, the county also boasts…

On Monday 17 August, Lichfield District Council reopened its Visitor Information Centre, which is based in Lichfield Library in St Mary’s on the Market Square. After closing when much of the country went into lockdown due to the coronavirus…

The National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire, is hosting a free online exhibition of brand new illustrations as part of the site’s programme of activity commemorating the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. Created by Kremena Dimitrova, the colourful…

In recent years Lichfield Cathedral has provided people from across the region, the UK and overseas with an exciting and creative programme of events, art installations and interactive exhibitions. In recognition, the Museums & Heritage Awards…

The National Memorial Arboretum, in partnership with The Royal British Legion, has launched two free downloadable activity packs containing activities to help people mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August. Carefully crafted to ensure…

The National Forest Trek, launched earlier this year by a trio of charities, will proceed in September 2020. After 18 months of work, there was concern that the 75-mile challenge walk, forged by an alliance of the National Forest Company, National…

The Hub at St Mary's have reopened their Coffee Shop and Bar this week after 4 months of Lockdown. The 30 seat Coffee Shop and Bar, situated above Lichfield Library, will commence service with the added bonus of additional outdoor seating in the…

A survey of visitors to Lichfield Cathedral over the summer of 2019 showed that over 60% of visitors feel that the Cathedral belongs to the whole community. The three distinctive spires have been a beacon of hope to the city and its visitors for…

Staffordshire-based family attraction Drayton Manor Park has confirmed it has been sold, as part of a prepack administration, to the Looping Group – a European company operating 15 leisure parks across the UK, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland,…