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Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating the people (and places) we love – and here in Lichfield, there are plenty of ways to make it special. Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, a fun night out with friends, or a family day full of smiles, this is the perfect time to try somewhere new and enjoy what our city has to offe
January doesn’t have to mean long evenings in and an empty diary. If you’re easing back into routine after Christmas, keeping an eye on spending, or simply looking for a reason to get out of the house, Lichfield’s food, drink and hospitality scene has plenty to offer this month.
As the days get lighter and the first signs of spring begin to appear, it’s the perfect time to start planning days out in Lichfield District. From longer walks and outdoor spaces coming back to life, to events and activities returning for the season, spring is when the city really starts to shine
The current Sheriff of Lichfield, the Reverend Ian Hayter, will help to launch a novel, set in 17th Century Lichfield, which features a distant predecessor. Written by Ian Walford, the starting point of ‘Mad, Bad or Good?’ is the martyrdom in 1612 of Edward Wightman. His execution, burned at the stake in the Market Square, was […]
We are delighted to announce that Historian, Lesley Smith, has been appointed as a Director and Trustee of the Lichfield Festival. In response to her appointment, Lesley said, “I am of course honoured to be involved with such a well-established and prestigious arts festival, that people of this community and beyond have enjoyed for decades. […]
Step into the wonder of Christmas at Lichfield Cathedral as the Christmas Tree Festival is now open: from Thursday 4 December to Sunday 4 January, during visitor hours. Marvel at a stunning display of real Christmas trees, each beautifully decorated by local businesses, schools, and charities – a true celebration of community creativity and festive […]
Richard Albanese’s recent visit to Sandfields Pumping Station celebrated one of Britain’s rare surviving Cornish engines. Plans to restore it to working order promise to keep the spirit of Victorian engineering alive for future generations.
During his visit the King heard from various volunteer and community groups, learning about the inspiration for The Fenland Black Oak Table from Hamish Low, listening to inspiring music from MusicShare and Lichfield Cathedral Choir, and seeing how Lichfield Cathedral is working closely with the CWF (Cathedral Workshop Fellowship) to train the next generation on […]
Lichfield, Staffordshire — 1st October 2025 — Sandfields Pumping Station, one of the Midlands’ most important Victorian waterworks, will host a special celebration on Saturday 18th October 2025 to mark the presentation of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Engineering Heritage Award. The highlight of the day will be the unveiling of an official IMechE […]
Over the weekend of 20/21 September, Lichfield experienced an invasion of Stormtroopers, Dr. Who’s, Chewbacca, Darth Vader and many other favourite sci-fi characters when Space Invasion came to town. The free event was organised by Simon Horton in conjunction with The Hub, with many local people also dressing up as their favourite characters to join […]