What's On This Summer
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Buckets and spades at the ready!
This summer sees the return of The Beach – quite possibly the most land-locked beach in the country, being some 72 miles from the sea.
Come for the day, bring a picnic, and enjoy the sand trickling through your toes. Join in with children and adults alike, making sandcastles, sunbathing, and simply enjoying relaxing in one another’s company. Life is tough at the moment, with worries about household bills and the cost of living. Child-like play is good for us grown-ups as well as the little ones. A summer holiday with, “no more worries for a week (ok, an hour) or two”.
While you’re sunbathing, peer up to the clouds and watch the craftsmen making repairs to the central spire. The first central spire was built back in the 1300s but was badly damaged in the English Civil War of the 17th century and had to be restored again. Take a break from the sun and wander into the Cathedral to find the fine stained glass window which shows the restoration. And now the Central Spire needs repairing once again. The panels on the south side of the Cathedral Close will tell you all about this inspiring project.
Entry to the Cathedral is free – though we encourage a donation to help keep our doors open and to protect the Cathedral for future generations. But everyone is welcome, and there is much to see, including the Library and Legacy exhibition, and numerous children’s activities throughout the summer. And it’s always a joy to be a part of the Lichfield Festival, our stunning building providing the backdrop for a varied programme from a Gospel Choir to Shakespeare on the West Front.
Our services take place three times a day and everyone is welcome to join in. Take a look at the noticeboard or our website for the times of Evensong, when our Cathedral choir (and sometimes in the summer, visiting choirs) sing music from across the centuries. A moment to be still, to reflect, to ponder, to realise that whatever we’re facing, there is always hope.
And please know that you are always welcome at Lichfield Cathedral – your Cathedral.
+Jan, Interim Dean of Lichfield
Find the latest information about What's On this summer at Lichfield Cathedral