School Visits and Tours

We are hoping to welcome school and education groups back to Lichfield Cathedral in September 2021 and you are able to book in advance. Please keep checking this page for our full School Tours Brochure which will soon be published.

School Tours

Key Stage 1: Discover the Cathedral

Aim of the tour: to provide a general overview of the history of Lichfield Cathedral and of Christian worship and belief.

·        Explore the different areas of the Cathedral and how they are used.

·        Find out about how a Cathedral is different to a church and why it is special to Christians.

·        Learn about important symbols and gestures such as the cross, bread and wine and baptisms.

·        Try using different forms of expression in the magnificent surroundings of the Cathedral, such as singing in the Quire or lighting a candle in the Lady Chapel.

·        Think about the ways that we use the Cathedral today.

Key Stage 1: Special Occasions and Celebrations

Aim of the tour: To look at ceremonies in which special moments in the life cycle are marked in the church.

·        Explore the different areas of the Cathedral and how they are used.

·        Find out about how a Cathedral is different to a church and why it is special to Christians.

·        Walk through and role play child friendly versions of baptism and wedding ceremonies in the beautiful surroundings of the Cathedral.

·        Learn about important symbols and gestures which are related to marking special moments.

·        Try using different forms of expression in the magnificent surroundings of the Cathedral, such as singing in the Quire or lighting a candle in the Lady Chapel.

Key Stage 2: Discover the Cathedral

Aim of the tour: to provide a general overview of the history of Lichfield Cathedral and of Christian worship and belief.

·        Explore the different areas of the Cathedral and how they are used.

·        Find out about how a Cathedral is different to a church and why it is special to Christians.

·        Learn about important symbols and gestures such as the cross, bread and wine and baptisms.

·        Discover unique artefacts from Lichfield’s history such as the Lichfield Angel and learn about important figures such as St Chad.

·        Think about the ways that we use the Cathedral today.

Key Stage 2: Signs and Symbols

Aim of the tour: to examine signs and symbols used by Christians – these may be objects or symbolic gestures of worship.

·        Think about how we define symbols and use them in everyday life.

·        Learn about important symbols, such as the cross and dove and symbolic actions, such as lighting a candle, taking Communion and being baptised.

·        Explore the different areas of the Cathedral and how they are used.

·        Find out about how a Cathedral is different to a church and why it is special to Christians.

·        Discover unique artefacts from Lichfield’s history such as the Lichfield Angel and learn about important figures such as St Chad.

Key Stage 2: Saints and Saxons

Aim of the tour: to explore the influence of the Anglo-Saxons on Lichfield Cathedral.

·        Explore the development of Christianity among Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and communities, particularly Mercia.

·        Discover unique Anglo-Saxon artefacts from the Cathedral’s history such as the Lichfield Angel and the Lichfield Gospels, and learn about why Lichfield was important.

·        Learn about St Chad, the Anglo-Saxon holy man who became the first Bishop of Lichfield.

·        Find out about how a Cathedral is different to a church and why it is special to Christians.

·        Explore the different areas of the Cathedral and how they are used.

Key Stage 3: Discover the Cathedral

Aim of the tour: to provide a general overview of the history of Lichfield Cathedral and of Christian worship and belief.

·        Find out about the importance of the services, sacraments and prayer in Christian worship.

·        Discover what it means to be a modern pilgrim.

·        Learn key historical events such as the English Civil War and how it shaped the story of the Cathedral.

·        Discover Anglo-Saxon artefacts including the Lichfield Angel and Lichfield Gospels and learn about St Chad, first Bishop of Lichfield.

·        Explore what part the Cathedral plays in the local community today.

Key Stage 3: Prayer and Pilgrimage

Content coming soon.

All tours are designed to support the National Curriculum, exam syllabuses and SMSC. Full details of curriculum links are provided in the School Tours Brochure.

To book a tour, please contact the Education and Learning Officer on education@lichfield-cathedral.org or 01543 306100.