Lichfield Cathedral
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I have seen many churches and cathedrals around the world and I think Lichfield is up there among some of the best of them. Lichfield has also other places of interest to visit as well as many cafes to make a very pleasant day out.
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I have visited this beautiful Cathedral many times, and always find it a place peace and tranquillity. It is a fabulous building. Recently the stained glass Windows have been away to be cleaned,they are now back in place and are magnificent..
We have taken friends and family when they came to visit us and they all really enjoyed it.
We have taken friends and family when they came to visit us and they all really enjoyed it.
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A beautiful 3 spired cathedral , there's a reasonably recent discovery of an angel under the floor , fascinating history linked to Lichfield and the cathedral
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Wonderful building nestling in to the cathedral close. Spectacular stained glass windows and choir screen. Just as interesting in the summer as in the winter and the carol concerts are not to be missed but arrive early or you won't get a seat.
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Most wonderful place it was a very special day for us on Saturday and we were made most welcome
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Just plain lovely
... really something special, just check before arriving if they had a service as on the day we went they did and it reduced the amount of time we could spend looking around.
... really something special, just check before arriving if they had a service as on the day we went they did and it reduced the amount of time we could spend looking around.
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It is well worth visiting Lichfield Cathedral right now to see the new icons, which were installed last week (August 2016). They were created by the Bethlehem Icon Centre over the summer, under the directorship of Ian Knowles, with a team of three of his students from Bethlehem.
The icons depict the Annunciation, and are displayed on each side near the front of the nave. Information about the work of the Centre can be found at its website.
A short explanatory booklet is available, and the icons can also be obtained as postcards. There are plans to make them into Christmas cards in time for the festive season. Ask at the Cathedral Bookshop in The Close for details.
The icons depict the Annunciation, and are displayed on each side near the front of the nave. Information about the work of the Centre can be found at its website.
A short explanatory booklet is available, and the icons can also be obtained as postcards. There are plans to make them into Christmas cards in time for the festive season. Ask at the Cathedral Bookshop in The Close for details.
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This is our second visit to the Cathedral just so we could take in everything ,it really is a beautiful building. You just have take your time and its the sort of place which is so peaceful so take a seat and enjoy. Just one point although this is a free visit they do like donations but at no point are you pressured into giving.
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Beautiful cathedral and well worth the visit. Friendly and helpful staff eager to help and assist.
Free entry is always a plus with me as I like to gift aid a donation so they benefit further.
Free entry is always a plus with me as I like to gift aid a donation so they benefit further.
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Lovely place to visit very serene and beautiful surroundings. In the centre of Lichfield city centre which is a lovely town with lots of character.
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This Cathedral really is a little gem, one of the best I've visited, free to enter and beautiful kept there are two interesting facts you can find out by visiting that are unique to Lichfield.
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Wonderful building full of fantastic artefacts, especially in the Lady Chapel. Free entry but they charmingly extract a contribution, well worth it.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this amazingly beautiful cathedral. It was full of history and comemorations, quite stunning
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What a find! We weren't expecting the lovely atmosphere as well as a history lesson. The building itself is most impressive but inside it didn't feel austere but warm. In one of the chapels had been placed St Chad's gospel - the oldest still in use (I hope I recall that right!). There was a screen on which my daughter could digitally flick through pages of the gospel and look at the illuminated script. Also here were replicas from the Staffordshire Hoard. The lady on duty was really informative about how the cloisonne pieces were made. If we'd got ourselves organised, we could have stayed for Sunday afternoon evensong.
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My partner her mum and I recently visited Lichfield Cathedral in August on a lovely summers day.
Lichfield Cathedral is such a magnificent building with a unique and fascinating history to it, the volunteers who work here are extremely knowledgeable and so approachable.
There is a lovely gift shop opposite the Cathedral and a wonderful coffee shop adjacent to the church called chapters, we hope to visit the Cathedral during the xmas period when the Cathedral will be decorated for the xmas services.
Lichfield Cathedral is such a magnificent building with a unique and fascinating history to it, the volunteers who work here are extremely knowledgeable and so approachable.
There is a lovely gift shop opposite the Cathedral and a wonderful coffee shop adjacent to the church called chapters, we hope to visit the Cathedral during the xmas period when the Cathedral will be decorated for the xmas services.
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A very quick visit here on way back from weekend break. The architecture on the front entrance is just amazing. The interior is splendid and impressive. There is a gallery chapel which apart from being quite unusual is very quiet and a good place for reflection. The staff are friendly and helpful. Does it pass the Chorltonlad test? i.e. would I go back. Yes. But I'd spend a bit longer next time.
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\beautiful and peaceful interior with chapels, one of which is currently showing some artifacts from the recent "Sutton hoard" in a nice display with lots of information. The cathedral is free to visit but donations are encouraged. The staff are very helpful and gave us a leaflet about the cathedral. There is a section of it in memory of the Lichfield soldiers that have died in the wars, including the Zulu war. There is a small chapel up some stone steps on one side for contemplative quiet prayer.
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We visited whilst on holiday...What a beautiful building. Firstly my family and I thought the outside was wonderful and then when we went inside we were speechless. Staff very knowledgeable and even our sons (14&11yrs) found it so interesting looking at the old relics that had been found locally. They enjoyed doing a brass rubbing to take home. Beautiful shop directly opposite from the entrance. Lovey lady working in there too. As a family we feel blessed to have visited.........
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This is a beautiful building, full of history. It has small chapels where you can have private prayer, a peaceful oasis, away from all the visitors.
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This was surprisingly our first visit inside the cathedral and it really is a stunning building.
On arrival we were ushered to the ticket desk to get a 'ticket' for entry (even though it is free) so they can count numbers, which is fine, but then the young lady proceeded to discuss donations with us and asked if we wanted to make a contribution there and then so they could claim gift aid. Whilst we always make a contribution to the upkeep of historical buildings, we do this via the donation boxes rather than by debit cards. If the cathedral needs to charge a little for entry them I'm sure this wouldn't put too many people off, but don't guilt people into making a donation as this puts a dampener on the visit.
Aside of this, the visit was lovely and we were lucky enough to see the Chapter House with a few pieces of the Staffordshire Hoard on display too.
Nice to find out a little more about one of our distant relatives too - Col Bunbury.
On arrival we were ushered to the ticket desk to get a 'ticket' for entry (even though it is free) so they can count numbers, which is fine, but then the young lady proceeded to discuss donations with us and asked if we wanted to make a contribution there and then so they could claim gift aid. Whilst we always make a contribution to the upkeep of historical buildings, we do this via the donation boxes rather than by debit cards. If the cathedral needs to charge a little for entry them I'm sure this wouldn't put too many people off, but don't guilt people into making a donation as this puts a dampener on the visit.
Aside of this, the visit was lovely and we were lucky enough to see the Chapter House with a few pieces of the Staffordshire Hoard on display too.
Nice to find out a little more about one of our distant relatives too - Col Bunbury.
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This was surprisingly our first visit inside the cathedral and it really is a stunning building.
On arrival we were ushered to the ticket desk to get a 'ticket' for entry (even though it is free) so they can count numbers, which is fine, but then the young lady proceeded to discuss donations with us and asked if we wanted to make a contribution there and then so they could claim gift aid. Whilst we always make a contribution to the upkeep of historical buildings, we do this via the donation boxes rather than by debit cards. If the cathedral needs to charge a little for entry them I'm sure this wouldn't put too many people off, but don't guilt people into making a donation as this puts a dampener on the visit.
Aside of this, the visit was lovely and we were lucky enough to see the Chapter House with a few pieces of the Staffordshire Hoard on display too.
Nice to find out a little more about one of our distant relatives too - Col Bunbury.
On arrival we were ushered to the ticket desk to get a 'ticket' for entry (even though it is free) so they can count numbers, which is fine, but then the young lady proceeded to discuss donations with us and asked if we wanted to make a contribution there and then so they could claim gift aid. Whilst we always make a contribution to the upkeep of historical buildings, we do this via the donation boxes rather than by debit cards. If the cathedral needs to charge a little for entry them I'm sure this wouldn't put too many people off, but don't guilt people into making a donation as this puts a dampener on the visit.
Aside of this, the visit was lovely and we were lucky enough to see the Chapter House with a few pieces of the Staffordshire Hoard on display too.
Nice to find out a little more about one of our distant relatives too - Col Bunbury.
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Only 3 spired Cathedral in UK. Some splendid artefacts. books, and other antiquities including gold and silver from excavation works locally. A tranquil setting where you can take a picnic if you wish.
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Only had time for a very quick look around the cathedral but I would say it is one of the prtiest in the land. We spent time looking at the outside as we sat watching the food festival outside and I found the facade to be of an extraordinary standard. Will take a linger look around next time I am in the area.
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We arrived late in the day when they were closing in preparation for something, but a lovely lady still let us take a peek and found some information brochures for us and the children.
Will definitely return to see the interior, however the exterior is one of the most ornate I have seen in many a city.
Will definitely return to see the interior, however the exterior is one of the most ornate I have seen in many a city.
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Only had time for a very quick look around the cathedral but I would say it is one of the prtiest in the land. We spent time looking at the outside as we sat watching the food festival outside and I found the facade to be of an extraordinary standard. Will take a linger look around next time I am in the area.
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