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Why Visit Lichfield?
Lichfield is Staffordshire's premier heritage city, in the heart of the country's most creative county, just north of Birmingham. To learn the full history of Lichfield, visit the Lichfield Heritage Centre. You can find the Heritage Centre in the city centre located inside St Mary’s Church in Lichfield’s Market Square.
Lichfield offers a wide variety of places to visit.
Visit Erasmus Darwin’s House
The home of Erasmus Darwin, one of the greatest polymaths of the 18th Century and grandfather of
world famous Charles Darwin. It has been said that no one has surpassed his achievements in such a wide
range of subjects. Born in 1731 at Elston Hall, he had a successful career as a physician in Lichfield spanning
25-year’s. In 1757, he married Mary (Polly) Howard and within a year they moved into a medieval house
overlooking Lichfield’s Cathedral. The house is now named Darwin House and has been completely restored and
was opened to the public in 1999 as the Erasmus Darwin Centre, a museum and business meeting venue.
For more information about Erasmus Darwin’s House go to, www.erasmusdarwin.org
Samuel Johnson’s birthplace museum & Bookshop at Samuel Johnson’s birthplace museum. Samuel Johnson was born in a large house in the centre of Lichfield on 18th September 1709. Discover the life and times of Samuel Johnson, England's greatest man of letters and famous wit.
Follow the story of the young Samuel Johnson from his difficult childhood to national celebrity and dictionary fame. Experience five floors of exhibits in a beautiful 'Grade I' listed building including period room settings, an introductory film, interactive displays and activities for children. For more information about Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum & Bookshop go to, www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk
Visit Beacon Park to see the statue of Commander Edward John Smith 1850 - 1912
Commander Edward John Smith, Captain of the Titanic, was born in 1850 in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. However after his death on board the Titanic in 1912, funds were raised to build a statue in memorial to him in Beacon Park, Lichfield at the centre of the diocese to which he belonged.Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield Cathedral stands at the heart of the Diocese. The great building shows all the signs of its long history
of a Christian community serving God and the world, now moving confidently into the twenty-first century.
Why not visit Lichfield Cathedral, you will receive a warm welcome and a free leaflet which will guide you
round the Cathedral. For more information on Lichfield Cathedral visit, www.lichfield-cathedral.org
The ideal place to stay for anyone visiting Staffordshire’s many attractions
Lichfield is a perfect place to stay, with a number of other attractions that are on Lichfield’s doorstep there's
something to suit all tastes, young and old! Just a short car journey from the delights of the
CadburyWorld • Drayton Manor • National Memorial Arboretum • National Sealife Centre •
Tamworth Snowdome • Wedgwood and many more famous attractions.
Why not do a guided tour?
Green Badge Guided Tours provide a wide range of fantastic tours for all the family to enjoy. The tours are really popular, so it is adviseable to book early. For more information on the Green Badge Guided Tours go to www.visitlichfield.co.uk/tours or call the Tourism team on 01543 412112.
Lichfield is fast becoming known as Staffordshire's Festivals City
Throughout the year Lichfield is home to a number of festivals, for more information
go to:- www.visitlichfield.co.uk/events
Eating out & night life
With numerous coffee shops and tearoom’s on offer you will be spoilt for choice where to go for morning coffee or afternoon cream teas. Visit the Green Room at the Lichfield Garrick, for a light lunch, where you can enjoy a wonderful evening of free jazz and blues every Friday from 5pm.
As night falls Lichfield offers a vast array of international cuisine. Lichfield boasts quality Chinese, Indian, Italian, Mediterranean and Thai restaurants there's something to tempt all tastes. Sophisticated dining & late night venues and not forgetting the, award winning restaurants including Chandlers Brasserie.
Lichfield offers something for everyone
Dinning • Great Night Life • Places to visit • Shopping • the Theatre and much much more!!
With so much to offer why not come and visit
Lichfield!
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