Local Reviews
In July 2013, marilyn g said about Lichfield Cathedral
I live in Lichfield and am still in awe every time that I see our beautiful cathedral. It is elegant and inspiring and is one of only three cathedrals in Britain to have 3 spires. It is easy to find as it dominates the city.The surrounding area is also beautiful; with Minster pool, Darwin House,Samuel Johnson House and Beacon park to name just a few. The whole of the city is steeped in history with lots of genuine Tudor buildings ( AND A FEW MOCK TUDOR- SEE IF YOU CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE). There are good and varied restaurants and bars to accommodate every taste. A very biased opinion but the truth.Come and see for yourself.
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In March 2016, Bristolianexile said about Lichfield Cathedral
We visited Lichfield on a chilly Monday in early March & were welcomed into the lovely warm Cathedral by a greeter.
This was a very breathtaking experience for us as we found it to be one of the finest Cathedrals we had visited in the country. We were particularly taken by the enthusiasm
of the staff on duty to help make our visit a memorable one.Nothing was too much trouble to them
There was a lot of activity going on with a gang of workman completing a complete rewiring of the building. The shop & restaurant is housed in a separate building across the close, which works to its advantage,helping to retain the atmosphere of the building to quiet worship and meditation. We greatly enjoyed our visit.
This was a very breathtaking experience for us as we found it to be one of the finest Cathedrals we had visited in the country. We were particularly taken by the enthusiasm
of the staff on duty to help make our visit a memorable one.Nothing was too much trouble to them
There was a lot of activity going on with a gang of workman completing a complete rewiring of the building. The shop & restaurant is housed in a separate building across the close, which works to its advantage,helping to retain the atmosphere of the building to quiet worship and meditation. We greatly enjoyed our visit.
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In October 2015, Valerie N said about Lichfield Garrick Theatre & Studio
We visited the Garrick Theatre last Saturday to see The Full Monty. This was our first visit and not knowing the theatre or Lichfield we thought it would be nice to have a pre performance evening meal. We telephoned prior to our visit and reserved a table. We were totally disappointed. The Green Room ( the only room to eat in) was a real let down. The lay out was more like a small work's canteen and the menu fell short of anything resembling a pre evening performance dinner. It was just hopeless. Because we had arrived at the theatre early, we were able to rush out and find lovely restaurant . As for The Full Monty it was very amateurish. In all a totally disappoint evening spent at The Garrick Theatre Lichfield . Never to be repeated.
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In March 2020, Denaniko said about Lichfield Garrick Theatre & Studio
The Lichfield Garrick is an excellent local theatre which always shows good plays/films etc. and encourages local participation with productions. There is plenty of parking/pubs and restaurants nearby.
My wife and I are regular clients of the theatre and have seen quite a few performances , each have been excellent. Spamalot was brilliant and had us laughing from beginning to end and the latest play , The Cat and canary was a wonderful production with good solid acting from all caste, a good set of famous names which gave a great performance. I would recommend the theatre to one and all. Expect high prices in the bar, but apart from that a great matinee or evening performance awaits.
My wife and I are regular clients of the theatre and have seen quite a few performances , each have been excellent. Spamalot was brilliant and had us laughing from beginning to end and the latest play , The Cat and canary was a wonderful production with good solid acting from all caste, a good set of famous names which gave a great performance. I would recommend the theatre to one and all. Expect high prices in the bar, but apart from that a great matinee or evening performance awaits.
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In June 2018, _bchrisliz said about Lichfield Cathedral
Steve and I come here about monthly for evensong on a Friday evening. It is a wonderful way to end the working week. My own faith is shaky but evensong at Lichfield never fails to touch me on a spiritual level. The cathedral choir never fails to impress. The choice of music, delivery and discipline is an absolute joy to listen to and to watch. Withdraw from the hustle and bustle outside for 45 minutes. Say prayers for those in need. Listen to ethereal voices and light a candle to remember those we no longer see. Afterwards a nice romantic meal for two at one of the many excellent Lichfield restaurants or pubs is a perfect end to our week. X
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In June 2024, Indi said about Lichfield Cathedral
Nestled in the charming city of Lichfield, the Cathedral is a must visit gem, showcasing stunning Gothic architecture and magnificent stained glass windows.<br><br>Currently, visitors can enjoy the captivating "Threads through Creation" exhibition. A stunning display beautifully illustrates the beginning of life and the fall from grace in the Garden of Eden, all depicted on intricate silk panels.<br><br>The cathedral is conveniently located within walking distance of nice restaurants and delightful shops.<br><br>Additionally, the cathedral is just a five minute walk from Beacon Park, offering pleasant surroundings and a serene atmosphere.<br>Lichfield Cathedral is a perfect blend of historical grandeur and cultural enrichment.
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In October 2014, Mohammed A said about Lichfield Cathedral
The Lichfield cathedral is a beautiful site to see, the architecture is amazing and the history behind it is fascinating too.
The grounds and surrounding buildings are well maintained and on sunny day beautiful to just sit and admire the cathedral, guided tours are available of the cathedral and still performs services which I think think is good as it is a cathedral and place of worship.
There are also parks close by which themselves are well maintained having beautifully arranged flower beds and water features as well as a few cafes and plenty of benches a nice place to have picnic, it is very close to the town centre were you can shop and dine at the wide variety of restaurants and quaint cafes.
It is well worth having a look at and very interesting to learn the history behind it definitely would go see again as everything is close by and lots to do!
The grounds and surrounding buildings are well maintained and on sunny day beautiful to just sit and admire the cathedral, guided tours are available of the cathedral and still performs services which I think think is good as it is a cathedral and place of worship.
There are also parks close by which themselves are well maintained having beautifully arranged flower beds and water features as well as a few cafes and plenty of benches a nice place to have picnic, it is very close to the town centre were you can shop and dine at the wide variety of restaurants and quaint cafes.
It is well worth having a look at and very interesting to learn the history behind it definitely would go see again as everything is close by and lots to do!
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In August 2015, QXZWS said about Lichfield Cathedral
It towers over the city centre - 3 spires peering over the Minster Pool. In fact it is the only medieval English cathedral with three spires.
The cathedral is dedicated to St Chad and Saint Mary. It's not that large with an internal length is 370 feet so easy to walk around.
The best way of approaching it is from Bird St so you can walk up to see the magnificent front facing you. It is as wonderful inside with the splendid nave leading up to the choir.
Have a walk all around the outside as well as The Close is very pretty as well and you can end up in Chapters their own licensed restaurant, which serves light meals, tea and coffee, wine and beer and is owned by the cathedral so if you haven't made a donation (entrance to Lichfield Cathedral is free) then at least the profit from your meal or drinks goes back into the upkeep.
The cathedral is dedicated to St Chad and Saint Mary. It's not that large with an internal length is 370 feet so easy to walk around.
The best way of approaching it is from Bird St so you can walk up to see the magnificent front facing you. It is as wonderful inside with the splendid nave leading up to the choir.
Have a walk all around the outside as well as The Close is very pretty as well and you can end up in Chapters their own licensed restaurant, which serves light meals, tea and coffee, wine and beer and is owned by the cathedral so if you haven't made a donation (entrance to Lichfield Cathedral is free) then at least the profit from your meal or drinks goes back into the upkeep.
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In September 2016, Simon B said about Lichfield Garrick Theatre & Studio
My title to this review quotes from 'The Woman In Black' which I saw this weekend at the Garrick Theatre in my home city of Lichfield. They have made a splendid Garrick out of what was the Civic Hall of many years ago in my youth!
Situated right slap bang in the middle of town, close to the busy shopping and restaurant areas, the Garrick Theatre is a lovely intimate venue with its own Green Room Cafe and Bars.
Staff are friendly, atmosphere is warm, all in all a lovely theatre with excellent facilities and a studio theatre to boot.
Only half an hour from Birmingham, Lichfield is a gorgeous Cathedral City and the Garrick Theatre is a perfect theatre experience.
Although Garrick was not born in Lichfield he spent a lot of time there, making it his second home and a theatre in his name is very apt, Dr. Samuel Johnson is the most famous son of the city.
Check out the city, the theatre and believe me, I enjoyed the Garrick so much I have booked for next weeks show 'Little Shop of Horrors'!!!
Situated right slap bang in the middle of town, close to the busy shopping and restaurant areas, the Garrick Theatre is a lovely intimate venue with its own Green Room Cafe and Bars.
Staff are friendly, atmosphere is warm, all in all a lovely theatre with excellent facilities and a studio theatre to boot.
Only half an hour from Birmingham, Lichfield is a gorgeous Cathedral City and the Garrick Theatre is a perfect theatre experience.
Although Garrick was not born in Lichfield he spent a lot of time there, making it his second home and a theatre in his name is very apt, Dr. Samuel Johnson is the most famous son of the city.
Check out the city, the theatre and believe me, I enjoyed the Garrick so much I have booked for next weeks show 'Little Shop of Horrors'!!!
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In November 2011, DeeSnowdonia said about Lichfield Cathedral
I am local to Lichfield and love this small and historic city but I have to say to anyone planning to visit, please do not miss the Cathedral! It is absolutely stunning. It's ancient walls tower over Cathedral Close yet it's presence is mellow. The feeling is of being overshadowed by a friendly giant. The building itself has three spires (the local shopping precinct is named after this unique feature). The ornate stone figures carved into the elevations are intricate and beautiful. In August I went with my husband to see the famous Staffordshire Hoard on exhibition at the cathedral and the two ancient entities married together well. Very atmospheric. The interior of the cathedral is, as you would expect, capacious but you can wander at your leisure and soak up the atmosphere. This is also still a valued house of worship, and has been so for 1300 years. There are daily services and this years Christmas morning service will be broadcast on BBC 1. Near to the cathedral is the tiny city centre, in easy walking distance with plenty of places to eat or have a coffee. The Chapters Restaurant affiliated to the cathedral, is in The Close itself. The whole close and most of the Cathedral is wheelchair accesible.There is also Stowe Pool close by-very pretty for a stroll. Enjoy! But please don't miss this lovely place.
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