Lichfield Cathedral, Lichfield

Name: Lichfield Cathedral
Address: 19A The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7LD, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1543 306100

#2 among attractions in Lichfield

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Facts and practical information

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. The current Bishop of Lichfield, Michael Ipgrave, was appointed in 2016. It is a Grade I listed building. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: English gothicSpire height: 252 ftCoordinates: 52°41'8"N, 1°49'50"W

Address

19A The CloseLichfield WS13 7LD United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1543 306100

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Day trips

Lichfield Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon Park, Church of St Chad.

~920 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Lichfield
5 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,...
~720 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Erasmus Darwin House, Lichfield
4 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.
~1660 ftSW
Park
Beacon Park, Lichfield
9 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 miNE
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.
~1680 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Stowe Pool, Lichfield
9 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.
~440 ftS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Minster Pool, Lichfield
3 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.
0.5 miE
Church
St Michael on Greenhill, Lichfield
14 min walk • 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.
~1410 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Lichfield Garrick, Lichfield
7 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.
~940 ftSE
Museum
Lichfield Museum, Lichfield
5 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.
0.4 miS
Tower
Lichfield Clock Tower, Lichfield
11 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.
~340 ftSW
Church
Cathedral Close, Lichfield
2 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)

When is Lichfield Cathedral open?

Lichfield Cathedral is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 6:15 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 6:15 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:15 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 6:15 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6:15 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 6:15 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 6:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Lichfield Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Bishop's Palace, Lichfield (2 min walk), Cathedral Close, Lichfield (2 min walk), Minster Pool, Lichfield (3 min walk), Erasmus Darwin House, Lichfield (4 min walk).

How to get to Lichfield Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lichfield Cathedral:

Bus

The Close • Lines: 821, 822 (3 min walk)
Swan Mews • Lines: 821, 822 (5 min walk)

Train

Lichfield City (11 min walk)