Enjoy The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations at Lichfield Cathedral and along Dam Street on Sunday 3 June. In celebration of The Queen’s 60 years on the throne, Lichfield District Council, Lichfield Cathedral, Lichfield Arts and The Lichfield Festival have come together to host a Big Jubilee Lunch on the grounds of Lichfield Cathedral from 12 noon.

Councillor Louise Flowith, Cabinet Member for Tourism, said: “We’re delighted to be working in partnership to help host the Big Jubilee Lunch and Jubilee Street Party. These events are the perfect way to come together as a community to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.”

Join us for a 'Four Part' Workshop this November, with an introduction to the methods and different practices of prayer and three important spiritual guides:

Beginning to pray – different practices for different people

Praying in the tradition of Thomas a Kempis and “The Imitation of Christ”

Praying “The Sacrament of the present moment” Jean Pierre de Caussade

Praying in the tradition of St. Augustine – the desiring heart

The course will be led by the Dean of Lichfield, The Very Reverend Adrian Dorber on the following dates:

Tuesday 6th November 2012
Tuesday 13th November 2012
Tuesday 20th November 2012
Tuesday 27th November 2012

The course will take place from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in College Hall on the South side of the Cathedral. To book your place or for further information, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Alternatively download an application form

Next available tour - Blood on the Stones tour (Civil War) - Inside tour Wednesday 6 June (see details below)

As the warmer weather approaches, we hope you will take a wander around the Cathedral this year and join us for one of our spring/summer tours. The tours are led by our trained guides and have been tailored to appeal to all interests as you take a step back through history. Pre-booking is recommended. To book a ticket call into the Cathedral Book and Gift Shop (No. 9 The Close) or call them on 01543 306150.

The tour types, prices, dates and times are as follows:

Inside Cathedral Tours • £5.40 • 2pm

Anglo Saxon tours will take place on Tuesday 17 July, Tuesday 21 August and Friday 14 September

Blood on the Stones - Civil War tours will take place on Wednesday 6 June, Thursday 16 August, Tuesday 18 September and Thursday 27 September

Outside Cathedral Tours • £5.40 • 2pm

Cathedral Under Siege tours (a tour of the Close and surrounding area with a Civil War focus) will take place on Thursday 14 June and Tuesday 10 July

The Cathedral Close tours will take place on Wednesday 20 June, Saturday 14 July and Saturday 18 August.