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Lichfield CathedralLichfield Cathedral

Lichfield Cathedral is set within a remarkable Close and there is much to occupy the visitor. The 800 year old Cathedral, the third building on the site has a fascinating history. Its treasures include the 8th century St Chad Gospel's, 16th century Flemish Glass, monuments by Chantrey and Epstein and the 20th century Lang Lichfield Silver Comission. The Close around the Cathedral still has remnants of the medieval fortifications. To find out more visit our website:

View key to symbolskeyCoach parties accepted Disabled access Disabled toilets Facilities for groups Facilities for educational visits Gift shop On-site catering Public toilets Baby changing facilities Credit cards accepted (no fee) Education/study area French signs/guides German signs/guides Italian signs/guides On-site light refreshments Postbox Spanish signs/guides Welcome Host Wheelchairs available Accepts groups English Heritage Property Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Guided tours for individualsGuided tours for groupsSmoking not allowedFacilities for hearing impairedFacilities for visually impairedWedding receptions

Prices


Free entry
Donations welcome. Group charges for guided tours.

Lichfield Cathedral
 
 

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Opening Times: 7.30am - 6.15pm weekdays, 8.00am - 6.15pm Saturday, 7.30am - 5.00pm / 6.30pm Sunday (Winter/Summer)
Monday to Friday:
07:30 - Morning Prayer and Eucharist
12:30 - Eucharist
17:30 - Choral Evensong

Saturday:
08:45 - Morning Prayer
12:30 - Eucharist
17:30 - Choral Evensong

Sunday:
08:00 - Holy Communion (1662)
10:30 - Eucharist
15:30 - Choral Evensong

This pattern of services pertains to term-time. During school holidays services are normally sung only at weekends. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays services are sung respectively by girls’, men’s and boys’ voices. On bank holidays the pattern changes slightly. Please check the music list for details before you travel

Cathedral Coffee Shop
Monday - Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Cathedral Bookshop
Monday - Saturday: 9.30am - 5.00pm
Sunday: 12noon - 5.00pm
   

Contact

Reception
Tel: 01543 306100
View the Lichfield Cathedral websitewww.lichfield-cathedral.org
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Venue

Lichfield Cathedral

The Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7LD

View the Lichfield Cathedral websitewww.lichfield-cathedral.org.uk

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Map reference: SK 115097  Lat: 52.68540  Long: -1.83077


Signposted from all major roads, A38, A5, A461, A51, M6toll and in City Centre. Parking nearby.

Accessible by Public Transport : Lichfield City station

All above are available at properties within The Close. Also available at the Cathedral free parking for disabled visitors, Guided tours by prior arrangement, Facilities for blind and partially sighted, Guide dogs admitted, Equipment for deaf and hard of hearing, Special events held, Free access for carers, LDTA member.

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