VISITING THE CATHEDRAL
Welcome to Lichfield Cathedral, where you can discover over 1300 years of history in the only medieval three-spired Cathedral in the UK! See a medieval wall painting, the famous Herkenrode stained glass, the Lichfield Angel and much more.
Visitor Opening Times
| Mon to Fri: | 09.30 – 17:00 |
| Saturday: | 09.30 – 17:00 |
| Sunday: | 12.30 – 17.00 |
The Cathedral is a place of worship, so please check this website for any services before you travel, or contact us if travelling from afar.
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Visit us
19A The Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS13 7LD
How to get here
Click here to download our free trail app, to help you explore our Cathedral and its story.
Entrance is free, but we ask each visitor to make a donation.
Latest News & Events
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE?
Poems will be popping up all over the city centre this October as we get ready for our first poetry festival in the Cathedral.
We’ve trawled the length and breadth of Britain to bring you some of the nation’s favourites.
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT...
On Saturday (Oct 5) the ubiquitous Poets for Hire aka Tim Siddall will be in the city centre with his typewriter, writing poems on any subject, for anyone who asks.
Want a sonnet to say sorry to that certain person, or a haiku to describe your cat?
National Lottery Heritage Fund: Heritage Resilience Grant
Lichfield Cathedral has been successful in securing a development grant, to progress planning towards a significant capital programme, and are now looking for an Evaluation Consultant who will evaluate the project. Read more...
Portrait of Samuel Johnson by Sir Joshua Reynolds Comes Home to Lichfield
A portrait of the famous son of Lichfield, Samuel Johnson painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds is being displayed in Lichfield Cathedral as part of a major National Portrait Gallery project. Read more...
