Local Reviews
In July 2014, OutsideSpace said about Lichfield Cathedral
I visited Lichfield Cathedral twice in one day.
While in the area, my mom & I decided to visit and pay our respects to Stephen Sutton, a charity fundraiser who had sadly passed away shortly before. The cathedral is free to enter, though they encourage donations towards the upkeep of the building. We left messages of condolence in the books, and afterwards had a look around the building.
The building really is beautiful - very gothic in style. There is even a kids' area within the cathedral for visiting youngsters! There were lots interesting artifacts and art on display.
We visited again later on in the evening, when Stephen was there for you to walk past and give his signature thumbs-up and pay respects. The cathedral handled the massive turnout very well, handing out water to visitors and offering candles to light and leave on the grounds. It looked gorgeous all lit-up in the dark!
Lichfield Cathedral is a beautiful place to visit, and I would recommend dropping by whether you are religious or not.
While in the area, my mom & I decided to visit and pay our respects to Stephen Sutton, a charity fundraiser who had sadly passed away shortly before. The cathedral is free to enter, though they encourage donations towards the upkeep of the building. We left messages of condolence in the books, and afterwards had a look around the building.
The building really is beautiful - very gothic in style. There is even a kids' area within the cathedral for visiting youngsters! There were lots interesting artifacts and art on display.
We visited again later on in the evening, when Stephen was there for you to walk past and give his signature thumbs-up and pay respects. The cathedral handled the massive turnout very well, handing out water to visitors and offering candles to light and leave on the grounds. It looked gorgeous all lit-up in the dark!
Lichfield Cathedral is a beautiful place to visit, and I would recommend dropping by whether you are religious or not.
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In March 2015, suejm said about Lichfield Cathedral
Lovely old cathedral with 3 spires. There are very knowledgeable volunteers who are more than willing to tell you anyhing you might ask about.
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In March 2015, Libby H said about Lichfield Cathedral
Beautiful Cathedral. Stained glass windows wonderful. Went to see the renovated windows, the colours are spectacular.
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In March 2015, Hazel P said about Lichfield Cathedral
free to look around but you can make a donation towards the upkeep on leaving. Very knowledgeable volunteers to answer questions" very peaceful. Small gift shop inside but a larger one across the road. Lots for children (brass rubbing or trying to find the hidden cat in the stone work (located at the back wall of the side exhibition room rooms/chapel.
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In December 2015, Tina10029 said about Lichfield Cathedral
Stopped by the Cathedral to escape the shopping and it was being decorated for the Christmas services. Beautiful building and knowledgeable and helpful staff/volunteers. Well worth a visit
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In December 2015, nikki t said about Lichfield Cathedral
This cathedral has so much character the markings are astonishing and truly take your breath away, inside speaks a thousand words I went here with family and we was in pure amazement with the whole place. Definitely a place to go and see
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In December 2015, fiona said about Lichfield Cathedral
I go to Lichfield Cathedral every Christmas time, although I am not particularly religious I find this building an oasis of calm and peace. I love to spend some time here getting away away from the hectic pace of life during the festive period.
Inside it is magnificent and dates from the 1100s you can feel the history seeping out of the stone walls and I can only gaze in awe at the stone carvings and very beautiful stained glass windows.
Outside the three spires are impressive and are unique.The square the Cathedral is set in is lovely and has a Cathedral shop, Erasmus Darwin museum and good café called Chapters-Steak and Ale pie homemade and delicious!
Inside it is magnificent and dates from the 1100s you can feel the history seeping out of the stone walls and I can only gaze in awe at the stone carvings and very beautiful stained glass windows.
Outside the three spires are impressive and are unique.The square the Cathedral is set in is lovely and has a Cathedral shop, Erasmus Darwin museum and good café called Chapters-Steak and Ale pie homemade and delicious!
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In January 2016, Ilovetravel said about Lichfield Cathedral
the only 3-spired medieval cathedral in the country, lovely stained glass windows and enjoyed a lovely carol service there just before christmas
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In February 2016, servabofidem35 said about Lichfield Cathedral
There are ,I was told by the brilliant guide in the cathedral ,42 and a half ,English cathedrals . I have sung in /visited in my 80 years 33 of them . Lichfield is my favourite visual treat of them all .i felt mentally tickled ,by the stunning Architecture ! My wife and I would never move from our West London home ,but, were we to do so, A house in the Cathedral close at Lichfield would fill the bill. There are four hundred ,FOUR hundred volunteers who keep the Cathedral looking absolutely pristine . As an ' old Soldier ' , I was struck by the fact that every brass memorial was bright ,as if polished today . As a Friend of the British Museum , I have recently visited the Celtic exhibition , so was incredibly excited by the treasures in the Cathedral Chapter House .. ! My joy was increased by the intelligent answers and the profound knowledge of the Cathedral Guides . My wife was working today ,so I look forward to bringing her to see Lichfield Cathedral in the very near future .. The journey from Euston to Lichfield station return cost me less than two packets of cigarettes .. ( and I do not smoke ! ) so, grab your chance and visit this extra-ordinary English gem
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In February 2016, Richard C said about Lichfield Cathedral
Helpful but not intrusive attendants made the visit to the cathedral particularly rewarding
The building is really impressive, especially when you understand when and how it was built
Free to enter but a donation is invited
The building is really impressive, especially when you understand when and how it was built
Free to enter but a donation is invited
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