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Apr 23
Emerging Talent Takeover comes to Burntwood

Lichfield Arts, in partnership with Creative Burntwood, is bringing a night of live music and rising local talent to Burntwood Rugby Club on Friday 8 May. The Emerging Talent Takeover is part of Lichfield Arts’ year-round programme supporting early-career artists and young people to develop their skills, gain experience and take their first steps into the creative […]

Apr 17
2026 LICHFIELD FESTIVAL DETAILS REVEALED

7-19 July 2026 General booking opens Thursday 23 April Priority booking for Lichfield Festival Friends from Thursday 9 April Lichfield Festival has announced an exciting 2026 programme which brings together an eclectic mix of artistic events and innovative performances, spanning drama, dance, literature, comedy, and music of every kind. A melting pot of stellar performers, […]

Apr 14
Lichfield Waterworks Trust Secures £47,000 Grant for Sandfields Pumping Station Survey

Lichfield, 14th April 2026 — Lichfield Waterworks Trust is pleased to announce it has been awarded a grant of more than £47,000 by Historic England to support a comprehensive architectural survey of Sandfields Pumping Station. The historic building was added to Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register in 2020, following concerns over its deteriorating condition. […]

Mar 27
Family Days Out in Lichfield This Easter

Whether you’re planning a full day out or just looking for ways to keep little ones entertained over the holidays, you’ll find plenty to explore from outdoor adventures and Easter trails to hands-on activities and family-friendly attractions

Mar 19
Why Lichfield is one of England’s most charming small cathedral cities

With its walkable centre, stunning architecture and welcoming independent spirit, Lichfield offers visitors the chance to slow down and experience the best of English city life on a smaller, more intimate scale.

Mar 18
Celebration of The Common Threads Project and First Viewing of the Completed Table Runner at Lichfield Cathedral

Lichfield Cathedral and The Fabric Vault are delighted to invite the public to a special celebration marking the completion of the Common Threads Table Runner, created for the Fenland Black Oak Table – the Table for the Nation. On Thursday 26 March, join us in the Cathedral from 10.30–11.15am for a short service celebrating the […]

Feb 13
Two Stars, One Small City: Why Lichfield is Staffordshire’s most exciting food destination

There’s something quietly special happening in Lichfield. Lichfield is home to two Michelin Star restaurants, making us the only place in Staffordshire to hold not one, but two stars at the same time.

Feb 06
20TH LICHFIELD LITERATURE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED19-22 March 2026

Tracey Borman, John Crace, Annie Garthwaite, Simon Hart, Andrew Lownie, Robert Newman, Pierre Novellie, John Suchet, Alison Weir

Jan 26
Help Us Get Our Victorian Beam Engine Moving Again!

22nd January 2026 | Lichfield, Staffordshire – Lichfield Waterworks Trust is calling on the public to help bring a remarkable piece of Victorian engineering back to life. Our dedicated team of volunteers is working tirelessly to renovate the historic Sandfields Pumping Station in Lichfield, and we now need your support to get our iconic Victorian […]

Jan 26
MIDLANDS CHOIR OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

Amateur choirs and singing groups invited to apply from Derbyshire, Herefordshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire Amateur choirs and singing groups from across the region are being encouraged to apply to take part in the Midlands Choir of the Year competition before the 1 March deadline.  The final […]