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A Touch of Culture

A brand-new season of music, theatre,…

Our free blockbuster exhibition, ‘I Grew Up 90s’ will run from April – June and looks at Nineties Britain through the lens of youth. You’ll encounter beloved toys and video…

Historical Lichfield

The 'Johnson's Head' bust returns to Bird Street

A bust of Samuel Johnson has been presented in Lichfield to mark Johnson’s birthday. It was spectacularly unveiled from a scissor lift by the Mayor of Lichfield, Councillor…

A Touch of Culture

‘Prayers for the Past’ exhibition at…

‘Prayers for the Past’ exhibition at National Memorial Arboretum tells ‘forgotten’ stories of service from Birmingham's South Asian…

Retail Therapy

Lichfield’s shopping villages are a ‘must…

Lichfield and the surrounding district are home to a number of wonderful shopping villages offering the perfect day out for a spot of retail therapy, all…

Historical Lichfield

Lichfield Itineraries

A day in LichfieldLichfield is a diverse city full of history and heritage, architecture and green spaces, attractions and shopping, food and fun. With…

Hidden Gems & Sculptures

Sculptures and sites of interest

There are an array of sculptures, plaques and smaller sites of historical interest to discover across Lichfield District. If you are interested in taking…

Historical Lichfield

Lichfield short breaks: Hunt out some history

Lichfield District is rich in history, with its Roman settlement, medieval architecture, Georgian museums, Civil War battles and much more. Whether you…

Great Outdoors

Lichfield short breaks: Get some fresh air

If exploring the great outdoors and getting closer to nature is your idea of the perfect getaway there is no shortage of green space to discover in…

Fun for all ages

Lichfield short breaks: The weekend getaway

There's nothing better than finding the perfect getaway for the weekend to blow the cobwebs away, and you're guaranteed to discover your ideal short break…

Food Lovers

Where to enjoy outdoor dining and drinks…

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…

Great Outdoors

Top five things to do outdoors this Easter…

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…

Celebrations & Occasions

Make Mother's Day special

Mums have had a stressful year. Whether it's been juggling homeschooling with work or living apart from grown-up children and grandchildren, it's not been…

Celebrations & Occasions

Valentine's Day in Lichfield

Never has your Valentine deserved to be spoiled rotten than this year. Lichfield District businesses are stepping up to deliver everything you need to…