Sep
16
Excitement builds for Enlighten at Lichfield as new speakers join festival line-up
Alan Johnson, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton and returning broadcaster Nick Higham added to growing programme With just weeks to go until Enlighten at Lichfield 2026, excitement is building as the festival announces a further slate of high-profile speakers joining its programme of conversations, debates and interviews. Taking place from 2-4 October 2026 at Lichfield Cathedral, the festival […]
Sep
07
Jonathan Dimbleby to headline Enlighten at Lichfield 2026 as festival of ideas returns
Broadcaster, historians, theologians, journalists and cultural commentators to explore faith, identity, healing, race, music, history and global affairs Following a successful inaugural year, Enlighten at Lichfield returns from 2-4 October 2026, bringing a diverse range of leading thinkers, authors, journalists and public intellectuals to Lichfield Cathedral for a weekend of thought-provoking conversation, debate and reflection. […]
Jun
24
A Whale of a Summer at Lichfield Cathedral
This summer, Lichfield Cathedral invites visitors to experience A Whale of a Summer: a season of art, photography, family activities and thoughtful reflection. Running from 23 July-31 August, the programme transforms the Cathedral into an immersive exploration of our relationship with the natural world, asking how human hands can nurture, create and protect, but also […]
Jun
24
Lichfield Cathedral ‘creating memories’ and scores 93% in Visit England’s QualityAssurance Assessment
Lichfield Cathedral has been awarded 93% on there biennial assessment by the nationaltourism body Visit England. Lichfield Cathedral was praised for continuing to meet highstandards across all areas of its visitor offer and will be put forward for two nationalaccoldaes, Gold standard visitor attraction and Best Told Story.Visit England is the national tourism body and […]
Jun
11
Community-Crafted ‘Common Threads’ on Display at Lichfield Cathedral Until 5 July
Visitors to Lichfield Cathedral are invited to experience the remarkable Common Threadstable runner, now on display until 5 July during normal opening hours (entry by donation).This striking piece of collaborative textile art captured not only the imagination of the localcommunity, but also the attention of His Majesty The King during his visit to the Cathedralin […]
May
26
National Memorial Arboretum celebrates 25 years as Nation’s year-round place to remember
National Memorial Arboretum marks 25 years with youth performances, new exhibitions, storytelling, and a Heritage Hub preserving its history. Weekend events celebrate service, community and remembrance across the 150‑acre site. Hundreds of young people from schools across the Midlands took to the stage on Friday, bringing the National Memorial Arboretum’s first 25 years to life […]