Bring a group to Lichfield - an award winning coach tourism destination!

Lichfield is proud to be a top class coach tourism destination, the city was recently awarded 'Coach Friendly Status' by the Confederation of Passenger Transport, and we are more than happy to help you plan your visit. 

Call our Travel Trade Officer on 01543 308216 or email Maureen Roberts (contact details below) for more information.

Our fully qualified Green Badge Guides provide city tours with optional extras such as visits to various attractions, morning coffee, afternoon tea, lunch or cream teas. Tours in some overseas languages are also available. Standard tours last around one and a half hours, but the time and topic can easily be arranged to suit each group.

We also hold familiarisation visits for Group Organisers every year. To find out more about these visits, or for a groups guide or group information pack, please contact the Travel Trade Officer on 01543 308216 or email  maureen.roberts@lichfielddc.gov.uk

Coach parking

As well as five unloading and parking bays in Birmingham Road Car Park, there are now unloading bays beside Beacon Park, close to the Cathedral, plus unloading and parking bays in The Friary.

For more information call our Travel Trade Officer on 01543 308216 or email maureen.roberts@lichfielddc.gov.uk. Or if you are in the city, why not visit our Tourism team?

Craft centres and factory shops

Lichfield District has an interesting and enjoyable selection of places to visit:
The Curborough Collection a traditional craft centre situated in converted farm buildings, selling a wide range or innovative crafts. Heart of the Country Village in Swinfen a truly unique and pleasurable shopping experience, with something for everyone. Arthur Price Factory Shop features top quality cutlery, tableware, and kitchenware & gifts something for everyone. Barton Marina - wine, dine and shop in this relaxing canal-side attraction.