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Staffordshire theme park Drayton Manor has announced a new, nautical-themed area that includes a host of new improvements and attractions for 2021. A new addition to the Tamworth-based park, the new Adventure Cove area will offer a bright and…

The National Memorial Arboretum, part of the Royal British Legion, joins the Nation, the Commonwealth and the rest of the World in mourning the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. HRH The Duke of Edinburgh was a Life…

From Monday, April 12 Lichfield District’s food and drink businesses with outdoor space will be able to start welcoming us back. If you’re anything like the team at Visit Lichfield, you’ll be as excited as we are to get back to some sort of…

A couple have celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary by donating 50 trees to Lichfield's Canal Trust to help create a wildlife corridor in the city. Jane and Brian Taylor were present on Brian's 85th birthday to see the first four trees…

The Hub at St. Mary’s in Lichfield has received a grant of £31,600 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help the organisation recover and reopen.  More than £300 million has been awarded to thousands of cultural…

With less than one month to go before this year’s Staffordshire Day celebrations, organisers are calling on local businesses to take part in the first Staffordshire Day virtual market. Enjoy Staffordshire, in partnership with Staffordshire County…

The National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire, has launched a new augmented reality experience, ARboretum, for the Easter school holidays through to June. Pre-booked visitors to the 150-acre garden and woodland site can download a free app on…

As we continue to move through the Government’s roadmap to leaving lockdown with changes to how many people can meet outdoors we will have the opportunity to plan fun activities for the family to enjoy this Easter and throughout April. Take some…

The Hub is commissioning four new works from emerging Staffordshire artists as part of its ongoing Artist Development programme. As we move forward following the lockdowns The Hub is supporting creative people to get their careers back on track.…

The Lichfield and Burntwood Theatre and Performance Network has been launched to create opportunities for anyone interested in theatre and performance to take part, learn something new, develop professionally and find opportunities to make and…

Organisers of the sixth annual Staffordshire Day have launched a county-wide film competition as part of this year’s celebrations. Film-makers from Staffordshire and beyond are being encouraged, by Enjoy Staffordshire, Staffordshire County Council…

Mums have had a stressful year. Whether it’s been juggling home schooling with work or living apart from grown up children and grandchildren, it’s not been much fun. So it’s important that we make sure we spoil all mums rotten this Mother’s Day. To…

It’s been a year since The Hub at St Mary's hosted a show. The coffee shop opened briefly last summer but lockdown prevented the beautiful new community arts centre from being used for what it was intended. On March 12th 2020 the venue cancelled its…

Half term will be very different this year, but there are still ways to enjoy it in Staffordshire, whether you are staying at home or exploring your local area. There’s a huge range of virtual rainy day activities to keep the family occupied,…

Never has your Valentine deserved to be spoiled rotten than this year. Lichfield District businesses are stepping up to deliver everything you need to create a romantic day despite lockdown regulations. Check out the list below for inspiration to…

Since the news of a viable and effective vaccine broke a new hope in the fight against COVID-19 has arisen. When the news first broke, back in the summer, the Dean of Lichfield, The Very Revd Adrian Dorber, wrote to Lichfield medical practices to…

Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat, a nice meal, or something to brighten up your home, the independent businesses across the district are waiting to cheer you up. Lichfield and Burntwood businesses are working hard to keep operating…

After the huge success of his 'Cook at Home' series in August, from Wednesday 23rd until Sunday 27th December Liam Dillon, chef-owner of The Boat Inn, Lichfield, will be running 'Christmas at Home’, whereby one of The Boat Inn's chef teams can be…

It won’t be long until we can say of 2020, “It’s Behind You!” Until then, Lichfield Garrick is coming to the rescue to make sure that panto - loving audiences don’t miss out on this special Christmas experience for all the family. Following the…

Following the disappointing news that this year’s The Cathedral Illuminated has been cancelled, Lichfield Cathedral has announced another opportunity to join them in singing along to carols around the Christmas Tree! On Saturday 19 December 2020 at…