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Lichfield Cathedral is to be the venue for the premiere of a new film ‘All Creation Waits’, the film of a dance theatre performance of  the story of St Francis and St Clare in the context of climate change.  The film will be shown in the Cathedral…

There’s nothing better than spending time with our four-legged friends, so why wouldn’t we want to enjoy their company when we visit new places? Lichfield District is the perfect place for you and your dog to explore and relax together, with a range…

This August bank holiday weekend is your last chance to see the astounding Great Exhibition: SCIENCE at Lichfield Cathedral. Visitors will not be able to see this anywhere else this year! Thousands of visitors have already experienced the event,…

Come and visit Ebb and Flo as they take you on a bubbly bath time adventure full of magic and mischief and music! POP! is a gently interactive introduction to theatre for 0-3 year olds and their families, created by Tiny Light Theatre, an Oxford…

The formal unveiling and dedication of the National Miners’ Memorial will take place at the National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire, on Friday 3rd September at 11.30am with a ceremony attended by representatives of the mining community and…

The Hub is serving up a feast of music, words and dance for you in Lichfield’s Market Square at Summer Sundaes on 29 Aug. ‘Words and Music’, presented by The Hub Associate Artists, Let Me In is a selection of local wordsmiths and musicians,…

Friday 13 to Sunday 15 August, Beacon Park, LichfieldAfter a very tough 18 months for the music and arts world Lichfield Arts, Lichfield's independent registered arts charity, say it's all systems go for its upcoming free Fuse Festival in Lichfield'…

The National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire, is preparing to welcome thousands of families, following the launch of the 150-acre garden and woodland site’s summer activity programme. Families flocking to the Arboretum will be able to enjoy a…

Lichfield Cathedral is to be filled to the rafters with light and sound in the return of the hugely popular ‘The Great Exhibition’ which for the last five years has attracted and entertained and wowed tens of thousands of visitors. This year the…

With a Top 20 charting album Mesmeranto, and Chrissy Mostyn recently voted in the Top 10 world female vocalists, The Blackheart Orchestra take their music to a new, unexplored dimension. Chrissy Mostyn and multi-instrumentalist Rick Pilkington…

Get ready for some fantastic funky summer music as Summer Sundaes at The Hub welcomes Birmingham based Heavy Beat Brass Band (12 noon, Aug 8). A new NOLA style brass band, they remix modern jazz, pop and funk music with the heavy sounds of New…

‘This is not a photograph’ is a free exhibition of contemporary photography from THECOLLECTIVE.PHOTOS on show in The Hub Gallery from 27 July to 21 August. Four Lichfield based photographers, who have inspired and supported each other’s work for…

The summer holidays. Six weeks ahead to keep the whole family entertained. The attractions in Lichfield District are on hand to make that easy for you though, whatever your budget. Whether you’ve got a family looking for an adrenaline rush, you’re…

The Hub is launching Summer Sundaes in the Market Square on July 25. It's are rolling out the grass, hanging up the bunting and taking the Coffee Shop and Bar outdoors along with some fabulous free entertainment. HUM Gospel Choir is one of the…

On July 30, The Hub will be setting out the tables and hosting a pop-up restaurant for the very first time. It's delighted to be welcoming Sel & Beurre, a pop-up restaurant concept aiming to bring unique dining events to venues in and around…

Fun children’s rides and a family-friendly fair are lined up later this summer under the gaze of Lichfield’s landmark cathedral. Famous local funfair operators Pat Collins, based in Walsall, will be bringing some family-friendly rides to Stowe…

When visiting Lichfield Cathedral this year, you will be able to arrive by bike thanks to a unique partnership between Sustrans, Cycling UK, the British Pilgrimage Trust and the Association of English Cathedrals. The new Cathedral Cycles Route links…

As we begin to look ahead to recovering our freedom from the Covid pandemic as a result of the success of the mass vaccination programme, we’re aware, as never before, of the importance of science. A spokesperson for the Cathedral said, “Some…

Summer Sundaes – the Best Place in Lichfield to kick back, relax and enjoy the summer! On Sundays throughout the summer holidays, The Hub is rolling out the grass, unfolding the deckchairs and cracking open the cold drinks on Lichfield’s Market…

Lichfield District is rich in history, with its Roman settlement, medieval architecture, Georgian museums, Civil War battles and much more. Whether you want to dive into a particular period or explore the scope of Lichfield’s heritage, there are…