From Lichfield during the Civil War to the city’s bawdier past, there are lots of summer tours to choose from. Some of the highlights include:
· Stroll around the Gardens of Lichfield is a chance to visit Lichfield’s parks, green spaces and secret gardens. Taking place on Thursday 30 June at 7pm and Monday 11 July at 2.30pm and 7pm, the tour costs £3.
· New for 2011 is Behind Close Doors, which offers a look at The Close, its past and present inhabitants and history. Taking place on Wednesday 20 July and Wednesday 4 August at 2pm, the tour costs £3 to £5.
· Little ones can discover a host of interesting facts on the children’s Blood Thirsty Lichfield tour - on Thursday 4 August at 10.30am and Monday 8 August at 2pm. Tours cost £1.65, but children need to be accompanied by a paying adult.
Cllr Louise Flowith, Lichfield District Council’s Cabinet Member for Tourism, said: “Going on a walking tour is a good way to find out more about Lichfield’s past. It makes history come alive, and I am sure everyone who goes on one of our tours will see Lichfield in a new light.”
For a full programme of summer tours, please go to www.visitlichfield.co.uk
Tickets need to be bought in advance from Lichfield Tourist Information Centre, based in the Lichfield Garrick, or by telephoning the team on 01543 412112.
Summer programme of guided tours
Stroll Around the Gardens of Lichfield
Monday 11 July at 2.30pm and Thursday 30 June & Tuesday 26 July at 7pm
Enjoy a relaxing stroll through Lichfield’s parks, green spaces and secret gardens.
Cost £3 per person
Civil War
Wednesday 13 July at 2pm
Hear about the bloody battles that ensued and the events that had a huge impact on the city.
Cost £3 per person
Pubs, Priests and Prostitutes
16 July & 27 August at 2pm
Hear about some of Lichfield’s historic and interesting characters.
Cost - £3 per person
For Lovers of Romance
Sunday 17 July at 2pm
Find out about the romantic liaisons of some of Lichfield’s most famous sons and daughters. Refreshments – cup of tea or coffee, scone, jam and cream at Erasmus Darwin House
Cost - £6 per person
Behind Close Doors and Erasmus Darwin House
Wednesday 20 July at 2pm
Find out about the people who live and have lived in The Close surrounding Lichfield's magnificent cathedral. This ticket aslo includes entrance to Erasmus Darwin House after the tour.
Cost - £5 per person, which includes entrance to Erasmus Darwin House after the tour.
Georgian Gems
Wednesday 27 July at 7pm & Saturday 30 July at 2pm
Lichfield is home to many famous people and this tour charts their history.
Cost £3 per person
Alrewas Village Tour
Sunday 31 July & Sunday 14 August at 2pm
A walking tour around the pretty and historic village.
Cost £5.50 per person, which includes a cup of tea or coffee and scone at the George and Dragon public house.
Behind Close Doors
Wednesday 3 August at 2pm
Find out about the people who live and have lived in The Close surrounding Lichfield's magnificent cathedral.
Cost - £3 per person
Blood Thirsty Lichfield
Thursday 4 August at 10.30am & Monday 8 August at 2pm
This thrilling tour, designed especially for children, is back due to popular demand. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost £1.65 per person
Tavern Tales
Wednesday 10 August at 7pm
This tour will amaze you with tales about the pubs of yesterday and the changes today.
Cost - £3 per person
Heritage Trail
Wednesday 17 August at 7pm & Saturday 20 August at 2pm
Lichfield is one of the smallest cathedral cities in England and has a rich and varied past learn more about our city on this heritage tour.
Cost £3 per person
Boobies and Blockheads
Saturday 10 September at 2pm
Find out about Dr Samuel Johnson’s Lichfield, the Lichfield he would have known and loved.
Cost £3 per person
