Local Reviews
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.
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.
The cathedral is conveniently located within walking distance of nice restaurants and delightful shops.
Additionally, the cathedral is just a five minute walk from Beacon Park, offering pleasant surroundings and a serene atmosphere.
Lichfield Cathedral is a perfect blend of historical grandeur and cultural enrichment.
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.
The cathedral is conveniently located within walking distance of nice restaurants and delightful shops.
Additionally, the cathedral is just a five minute walk from Beacon Park, offering pleasant surroundings and a serene atmosphere.
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 October 2016, Des E said about Bradshaw’s Farm Shop & Cafe
Just had breakfast and feeling more than satisfied. Huge plateful of quality food, mainly their own produce. Extremely popular on Saturday morning, but managed to get a table. Ordered at counter and food arrived promptly, at a guess I would think the wait was far less than the time it took to eat the copious amount.
Bradshaws is a traditional butcher, with farmshop and now comfortable cafe.
Sausage and bacon all home produced, you can see the pigs in the fields, also the hens.
Read the menu, where else can you get a sirloin steak and a bottle of wine at just over £20 for lunch?
This is the same steak that they supply to local restaurants, who must apply huge mark-ups. I ate a steak somewhere else yesterday that cost more than £20 for the meat alone without drinks.
Recommend this place, Saturday breakfast - a great way to start the weekend.
Bradshaws is a traditional butcher, with farmshop and now comfortable cafe.
Sausage and bacon all home produced, you can see the pigs in the fields, also the hens.
Read the menu, where else can you get a sirloin steak and a bottle of wine at just over £20 for lunch?
This is the same steak that they supply to local restaurants, who must apply huge mark-ups. I ate a steak somewhere else yesterday that cost more than £20 for the meat alone without drinks.
Recommend this place, Saturday breakfast - a great way to start the weekend.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
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 2022, Ann R said about Bradshaw’s Farm Shop & Cafe
Myself and my sister are regular customers for lunch and shopping.
The food is excellent and so are the girls who serve you.
However, I am absolutely disgusted by the condition of the approach "road" and the carpark. The entrance is a wet and muddy field with holes that shake your car as you ride over it. The carpark is much the same large potholes and mud!! The exit is more of the same.
I have a nice car which I look after. If this was a small establishment, just getting going, perhaps this could be understood. NO! Bradshaw's has been long in existence, granted not so long at Bleak House, but more than long enough to have addressed these issues. The amount of things going on there, besides the restaurant and farm/butchers shop, is quite substantial. I would thought more than profitable enough to be able to put right these problems. Before opening further new attractions, perhaps some thought could be put into improving the roads. I took pictures of my car today, ( I can't share as I am not familiar with how to do this!) tyres thick with mud and mud inside the car as there is nowhere you could wipe your shoes., as for the car's suspension, well !!!
Customers welfare doesn't seem to matter.
The food is excellent and so are the girls who serve you.
However, I am absolutely disgusted by the condition of the approach "road" and the carpark. The entrance is a wet and muddy field with holes that shake your car as you ride over it. The carpark is much the same large potholes and mud!! The exit is more of the same.
I have a nice car which I look after. If this was a small establishment, just getting going, perhaps this could be understood. NO! Bradshaw's has been long in existence, granted not so long at Bleak House, but more than long enough to have addressed these issues. The amount of things going on there, besides the restaurant and farm/butchers shop, is quite substantial. I would thought more than profitable enough to be able to put right these problems. Before opening further new attractions, perhaps some thought could be put into improving the roads. I took pictures of my car today, ( I can't share as I am not familiar with how to do this!) tyres thick with mud and mud inside the car as there is nowhere you could wipe your shoes., as for the car's suspension, well !!!
Customers welfare doesn't seem to matter.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
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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In January 2015, Jacqueline H said about Lichfield Cathedral
For years we have had a decorative plate with a lovely watercolour picture of Lichfield Cathedral on it and the building is every bit as wonderful as the painting. It is a graceful, beautifully designed edifice - the outside is covered with statues, one seldom sees that many in good condition outside the rest of Europe. The outside is a bit soot stained, but that does not detract too much from the appearance. As there were still Christmas trees and a Nativity scene this was an added dimension, pity they are restoring some of the windows - the scaffolding behind the High Altar and choir stalls is not attractive. There are glorious tiled floors, wonderful glass and the most unusual pulpit I've seen in years - made of wrought iron and embellished with semi-precious cabuchons and pretty enamelled plaques. It's one of England's few remaining free cathedrals - but they do like a donation - and was so quiet and peaceful (the same cannot be said for some that charge a true admission fee) that it was possible to feel that the rest of the world had temporarily ceased to exist. If I have a criticism, it's that there were no guides ( perhaps because it was New Year's Eve) they make so much difference to finding out about places such as this. Don't miss the little chapel of St. Chad. There is a restaurant - though we didn't try it - in the Chapter
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In December 2017, Pete D said about Lichfield Cathedral
After making a visit to the cathedral one Sunday in October, I saw advertisements for the Christmas special ‘Star of wonder star of Light’.
I really enjoyed my earlier visit, so I bought tickets for the event to take my wife along, not knowing what to expect.
This is the second year the cathedral has put on the light show, and the ticket sales were brisk, by the time we’d made our minds up the options were limited to later times, last entry is at 9:45 pm and the whole show takes about an hour. We were at 9 pm.
The event was very well organised, the marshals ensured orderly movement of large crowds of people, mostly families. After an enjoyable warmup light-show on the school adjacent to the cathedral, we grabbed a hot-chocolate & it was on for the main light show, scenes from the nativity, I’ve included two photographs that show the type of effect created. It was quite a spectacle and lasts about 15 minutes.
If you don’t know Litchfield Cathedral, it’s unique with three spires and the front façade is very impressive, providing a unique and imposing ‘canvas’ for the show, and it was all used to excellent effect.
Then we could enter the cathedral, which was beautifully lit up in several areas, with a display of Christmas trees from local businesses raising money for charity. There were quieter areas where you could just sit and contemplate, there were live gospel readings from the nativity story and carols being sung by candlelight.
The whole effect made for a magical and highly enjoyable visit. This was well worth the ticket price. In fact I think I donated a larger amount when I visited several weeks earlier!
There is ample car parking quite close to the cathedral at several places, and the local restaurants were buzzing with families, so I can well imagine that the event is a good thing for local businesses too.
I think this could easily become a standard event in our calendar, this is the second year and they’ve had different themes.
Well done to the team at Litchfield Cathedral and the company that planned and staged the wonderful light show.
I really enjoyed my earlier visit, so I bought tickets for the event to take my wife along, not knowing what to expect.
This is the second year the cathedral has put on the light show, and the ticket sales were brisk, by the time we’d made our minds up the options were limited to later times, last entry is at 9:45 pm and the whole show takes about an hour. We were at 9 pm.
The event was very well organised, the marshals ensured orderly movement of large crowds of people, mostly families. After an enjoyable warmup light-show on the school adjacent to the cathedral, we grabbed a hot-chocolate & it was on for the main light show, scenes from the nativity, I’ve included two photographs that show the type of effect created. It was quite a spectacle and lasts about 15 minutes.
If you don’t know Litchfield Cathedral, it’s unique with three spires and the front façade is very impressive, providing a unique and imposing ‘canvas’ for the show, and it was all used to excellent effect.
Then we could enter the cathedral, which was beautifully lit up in several areas, with a display of Christmas trees from local businesses raising money for charity. There were quieter areas where you could just sit and contemplate, there were live gospel readings from the nativity story and carols being sung by candlelight.
The whole effect made for a magical and highly enjoyable visit. This was well worth the ticket price. In fact I think I donated a larger amount when I visited several weeks earlier!
There is ample car parking quite close to the cathedral at several places, and the local restaurants were buzzing with families, so I can well imagine that the event is a good thing for local businesses too.
I think this could easily become a standard event in our calendar, this is the second year and they’ve had different themes.
Well done to the team at Litchfield Cathedral and the company that planned and staged the wonderful light show.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk