St Michael on Greenhill, Lichfield

Name: St Michael on Greenhill
Address: Lichfield, United Kingdom

#11 among attractions in Lichfield

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St Michael on Greenhill is a parish church in Lichfield, Staffordshire in the United Kingdom, located on the high ground of Greenhill in the east of the city. A church has been on the present site since at least 1190 but the current building dates mainly from the restoration of 1842–43. The churchyard is one of five ancient burial grounds in England and is one of the largest churchyards in the country at 9 acres. ()

Completed: 1843 (181 years ago)Architectural style: English gothicCoordinates: 52°40'60"N, 1°49'6"W

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St Michael on Greenhill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Lichfield Cathedral, Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon Park.

0.4 miW
Museum, History museum
Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Lichfield
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lichfield, England, the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum is a tribute to one of the most influential literary figures of the 18th century. The museum is located in the very house where Samuel Johnson, the esteemed writer, lexicographer,...
0.5 miW
12th-century building and Anglo-Saxon gold
Lichfield Cathedral, Lichfield
14 min walk • Lichfield Cathedral in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, is the only medieval English cathedral with three spires. The Anglican Diocese of Lichfield covers Staffordshire, much of Shropshire, and parts of the Black Country and West Midlands.
0.6 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Erasmus Darwin House, Lichfield
16 min walk • Erasmus Darwin House in Lichfield, Staffordshire is the former home of the English poet and physician Erasmus Darwin, grandfather of naturalist Charles Darwin.
0.8 miW
Park
Beacon Park, Lichfield
21 min walk • Beacon Park is a public park in the centre of the city of Lichfield, Staffordshire, in the United Kingdom. The park was created in 1859 when the Museum Gardens were laid out adjacent to the newly built Free Museum and Library.
0.5 miN
Church
Church of St Chad, Lichfield
12 min walk • The Church of St Chad is a parish church in the area of Stowe in the north of the city of Lichfield, Staffordshire, in the United Kingdom. It is a Grade II* Listed Building. The church is located to the north of Stowe Pool on St Chad's Road.
0.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Stowe Pool, Lichfield
11 min walk • Stowe Pool is a reservoir located in the city of Lichfield, Staffordshire. Formerly a fishery, Stowe Pool was turned into a reservoir in 1856 by the South Staffordshire Waterworks Co.
0.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Minster Pool, Lichfield
13 min walk • Minster Pool is a reservoir located between Bird Street and Dam Street in the heart of the city of Lichfield, Staffordshire in the United Kingdom.
~1810 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Lichfield Garrick, Lichfield
9 min walk • The Lichfield Garrick is a modern, purpose built theatre in Lichfield, a city in Staffordshire, England. The main auditorium seats 562 people and the Studio seats 157 people. The theatre is named after the 18th century actor David Garrick, who was brought up in Lichfield.
0.4 miW
Museum
Lichfield Museum, Lichfield
10 min walk • Lichfield Museum, formerly known as "Lichfield Heritage Centre", is dedicated to the history and heritage of the city of Lichfield. The museum is located on the south side of the market square on the second floor of St Mary's Church in the centre of Lichfield, Staffordshire in the United Kingdom.
0.7 miW
Tower
Lichfield Clock Tower, Lichfield
18 min walk • Lichfield Clock Tower or Friary Clock Tower is a 19th-century Grade II listed clock tower located on 'The Friary' south of Festival Gardens in the city of Lichfield, Staffordshire in the United Kingdom.
0.6 miW
Church
Cathedral Close, Lichfield
15 min walk • The Cathedral Close is a historic set of buildings surrounding Lichfield Cathedral in Lichfield in the United Kingdom. The Close comprises buildings associated with the cathedral and the clergy which encircle the Cathedral.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Michael on Greenhill?

Nearby attractions include Lichfield Garrick, Lichfield (9 min walk), Lichfield Guildhall, Lichfield (10 min walk), St Mary's Church, Lichfield (10 min walk), Lichfield Museum, Lichfield (10 min walk).

How to get to St Michael on Greenhill by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Michael on Greenhill:

Bus

St Michaels Church • Lines: 12, 811, 812, 821, 822, X12 (2 min walk)
Tesco Store • Lines: 821, 822 (4 min walk)

Train

Lichfield City (9 min walk)
Lichfield Trent Valley (21 min walk)