Visiting How To Find Us
How To Find Us
Lichfield is in the heart of the Midlands about 17 miles north east of Birmingham. It is also very conveniently situated close to the main motorway network.
We are about 17 miles north of the M6 motorway and close to the M42.
By car
Please note there is no parking in The Close - car parks are detailed on the map below.
From the South
Leave the M42 at Junction 9 and take the A446. Follow the A38 to Lichfield and then follow the brown signs for Lichfield Cathedral.
From the North
Leave the M6 at Junction 12. Follow the A5 and then A38 to Lichfield and then follow the brown signs for Lichfield Cathedral.
By train
There is a regular train service every 20 minutes from Birmingham New Street to Lichfield City station but we advise visitors to check for the most up-to-date train times (check www.nationalrail.co.uk for the most up-to-date train times). Mainline services also serve Lichfield Trent Valley on the West Coast main line.
By air
The nearest airports are Birmingham International and East Midlands, and both are within about 45 minutes drive of the City.
Further Information for Coach Parties
Please note, coaches are not allowed in the Cathedral Close. They are advised to turn round at the Morrison's roundabout and drop visitors at the bus stop. There is a further dropping off point just down from the Registry Office on Beacon Street near the Pelican Crossing.
Lichfield's bus station (opposite the City railway station) offers coach parking and is also a dropping-off point.
This website is sponsored by the Friends of Lichfield Cathedral.
