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Lichfield District - You'll be amazed where you've never been!

With a city that's steeped in heritage and a district that's alive with action and adventure, we're well worth a visit! Lichfield is Staffordshire's premier heritage city nestled in the heart of the country's most creative county, just north of Birmingham.

Packed with things to do and see - from the thrills and spills of Drayton Manor, to the serenity of the National Memorial Arboretum - there's something to suit all tastes and budgets. With stunning architecture, both modern and historic, where every building has a tale to tell. Take the Lichfield Heritage Trail to discover more about Lichfield's hidden past.

Stay with us a little longer

Lichfield District is the perfect base for a visit throughout Staffordshire and there's something to suit all tastes, young and old! We're also just a short car journey from the delights of the Tamworth Snowdome, National Sealife Centre, Cadbury World, Wedgwood and many more. Find out more.

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Blood Thirsty Lichfield

Coming up in the next few weeks..

There's so much to do in Lichfield and the surrounding areas, here is just a taster of what's coming up in the next few weeks.

Lichfield City Summer Tours

Take a tour with a difference! Our Green Badge Guided Tours provide a wide range of fantastic tours for all the family to enjoy. And with subjects from Pubs, Priests & Prostitutes to Explore Lichfield Water & Pools we are sure you can find a tour that interests you. Tickets are just £2.75 per person and are sold by the Tourist Information Centre at the Lichfield Garrick. All tickets must be booked in advance. Click here for a listing of all the summer tours, or phone 01543 412112 for more information.

Blood Thirsty Lichfield (Wednesday 6th August)

Enjoy a spooky children's tour around Lichfield city centre with one of our Green Badge Guides. The tour is for children but accompanying adults (or those who are still young at heart!) are welcome as well. Tickets are prices £1.60 per child, accompanying adult free. The tour starts at 2pm from the Lichfield Garrick. For more information, contact the Tourist Information on 01543 412112.

Fun Fridays at Erasmus Darwin House (Friday 1st - Friday 29th August)

Enjoy some summer fun with arts adn craft activities every Friday throughout August at the Erasmus Darwin House. Come every week for a different theme and new things to make and take home. Between 12 and 4pm. £1.00 per child, accompanying adults free. For more information phone 01543 306260.

Burntwood Wakes (Friday 8th- Sunday 10th August)

The Wakes offer three days and nights of pure entertainment to suit the whole family, from the kids to the grandparents. Whether you love the classics or pop, the skills of the circus or all the fun of the fair, there's something to keep everybody happy. Click here for more information.

For a great day out any time of the year, think Lichfield District. You'll be amazed where you've never been!

Read our full events listings for more events across the district.

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