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A series of images have been projected onto the facade of Lichfield Cathedral. They carry messages of hope this Holy Week; centring on the story of Christ’s death and resurrection, uplifting messages of hope and a message of support for the NHS. …

Recognising the need for ongoing support to the community and to be creative in the ways people can express their faith, Lichfield Cathedral has launched a new virtual prayer wall. Previously Cathedrals and churches were to remain open to the…

Staffordshire’s community spirit will take centre stage for this year’s Staffordshire Day, which is still set to go ahead on Friday 1st May despite the global Coronavirus pandemic. The event will be online-only, with a series of activities live-…

Lockdown is changing and businesses are beginning to reopen. We're looking forward to welcoming you back to Lichfield District, but we want you to be safe.  Before you head out, please check the government’s latest guidance as it is regularly…

It with sadness that Lichfield Cathedral has to announce that during this time of national emergency it will no longer be open to the public for services, events or private prayer. The latest government and Church of England guidelines state that in…

We are sorry to advise you that Lichfield’s Visitor Information Centre in St Mary’s on the Market Square will be closed from Monday 23 March until further notice.  We have also temporarily suspended all our Visit Lichfield guided tours for the…

In these uncertain times when the world is facing a global health crisis and ever-increasing guidelines on self-isolation, how can Lichfield Cathedral offer the reassurance and support that is so sorely needed by the local community? Latest Church…

Chris Ansell has been appointed as the new Head of Participation and Learning at the National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire. In his new role, Chris will have responsibility for planning, developing and implementing the Arboretum’s…

The National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire has been awarded the prestigious VisitEngland Gold Accolade, in recognition of the exceptional visitor experience offered by the site. This follows a series of award wins for the Arboretum in recent…

Lichfield District Council has launched its new visitor guide to highlight all that the city and district has to offer and to boost visitor numbers. The Visit Lichfield guide sets out the top city and district attractions, tours, shops, eateries,…

On Sunday 29 March, His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent will attend a special Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire, accompanied by the High Sheriff of Staffordshire, the High Sheriff of Warwickshire and…

The National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire, in collaboration with the BBC Teach Bring the Noise campaign, has launched a series of special music workshops for young people. Children aged from 5 to 10 years old are invited to participate in a…

There will be services this Monday (March 2nd) to remember the man without whom Lichfield and its famous cathedral might not exist. The cathedral is one of the oldest places of Christian worship in the country and was founded as the burial place of…

Christmas seem may a long time ago but staff at Lichfield Cathedral are celebrating a bumper festive season of fund raising with a hugely successful Christmas Tree Festival. Thousands of visitors flocked to the cathedral to take in the festive…

Young visitors to the National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire, can embark on a woodland adventure this half term, enjoying a selection of activities that will encourage them to explore the natural world around them. Activities around the 150-…

Boston Tea Party (BTP), the purposeful café chain, will open the doors to its newest café in Lichfield in what was formerly the Regal Cinema. The Bristol-based independent chain will start work imminently on the historic building on Tamworth Street…

2020 is an exciting year for Lichfield Cathedral, one in which the theme Fully Alive opens up a celebration and exploration of what it means to be human. The year kicks off with an exhibition exploring how people’s spirituality has been expressed…

London’s only Michelin-starred gastropub the Harwood Arms has been crowned the UK’s best, making it the first pub in the capital to head the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list. The Harwood Arms is one of just seven London pubs on the 2020 Top 50…

A new 75-mile challenge walk, the National Forest Trek, has been launched by a trio of charities. Forged by an alliance of the National Forest Company, National Memorial Arboretum and Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Benevolent Fund, this fully…

Memory Lane Café at the National Memorial Arboretum has been running for the past 2 years, and during that time has engaged over 100 people living with dementia and their carers.  This important activity has become a cornerstone of the Arboretum’s…