If you're starting to make plans for Christmas, make sure Lichfield Cathedral is included.  

With a whole host of events and activities planned for the festive season, we'll give you a roundup of all that this historic landmark has to offer this Christmas: 

Advent Carol Service

Saturday 29^th and Sunday 30^th November

Kick starting the festivities will be the Cathedral’s candlelit Advent Carol Services at 6:00pm. 

Songs for a City

Tuesday, 2 December

The return of the popular ‘Songs for a City’, which sees the city of Lichfield come together for a local celebration of Christmas. 

Organ Recital

Tuesday, 2 December

Given by Lichfield Cathedrals Music Department. Price £10.00 

Nativity Scenes Exhibition and Christmas Tree Festival

5^th – 20^th December

The Christmas Tree Festival and the Nativity Scenes Exhibition are highlights of the season. For the festival, the quire aisles of the Cathedral will be transformed into an enchanted forest, beautifully decorated by local schools, groups and businesses. Visitors will be invited to vote for their favourite trees, with proceeds going to the Friends of Lichfield Cathedral. The Nativity Scenes Exhibition is a wonderful collection of nativity sets, kindly donated by members of the public. 

Festive Food Festival and Gift Fair

Saturday 6^th December

Back by popular demand, the Festival Food and Gift Fair showcases local and regional craftspeople and produce and will be returning for its second year. Stalls will feature homemade gift ideas, festive treats and delicious food to warm you up. The fair is part of the Lichfield Christmas Festival, and will take place on Saturday 6^th December, 10.30 – 16.30. Why not join the Lantern Procession at 4pm from the Cathedrals West End. 

Be a Gift for Christmas and Lighting of the Christmas Tree

Sunday, 7 December at 3pm

The Cathedral will be helping The Gingerbread Centre by appealing for toys suitable for children of all ages, which will be presented to the charity at the ‘Be a gift for Christmas’ service. 

Salvation Army Carols

18^th and 19^th December

In the week leading up to Christmas, visitors are being treated to the hugely popular Salvation Army Carols alongside Lichfield Cathedral Chorus and Choir. 

Shoppers Carol Service

Saturday 20^th December, 12.00 or 16.00.

Shoppers are invited to take a break and visit the Cathedral for one of two Shoppers’ Carol Services. 

Family Crib Service

Wednesday 24th December

The Family Crib Service at 15.30 is back with a twist this year, as attendees are asked to come dressed as characters from the nativity. 

Please do your best to celebrate the peace and joy of Christmas with Lichfield Cathedral.