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Tours & Groups

We're thrilled to be able to offer a range of tours here at the Cathedral, giving you a wide range of opportunities to learn about this medieval building and its history and heritage. 


Highlights Tours

Daily Monday-Saturday 11:00 & 14:00

A 45-minute tour, exploring 1,300 years of history here at Lichfield Cathedral.

Enjoy a glimpse into the vast history of the Cathedral and experience just the beginning of the Lichfield Cathedral’s story. Tours are led by our knowledgeable guides and are the perfect addition to your visit. Please note that we do not book visitors onto these tours ahead of a visit to the Cathedral and cannot guarantee availability. In order to secure a tour of the Cathedral, we would advise groups to call us to book a private group tour (see information below).

TICKETS - £5

 


Please note there will be changes to tours on the following dates:

  • Wednesday 4 January - no 10am tour
  • Friday 6 January - no tours
  • Tuesday 10 January - no 2pm tour
  • Thursday 12 January - no tours
  • Friday 13 January - no 2pm tour
  • Saturday 14 January - no 2pm tour
  • Tuesday 17 January - no 2pm tour
  • Monday 23 January - no tours
  • Wednesday 25 January - no 2pm tour
  • Saturday 28 January - no 2pm tour

Highlights Tours are subject to other events in the Cathedral calendar, we endeavour to post all cancellations here, however on occasion we may need to cancel tours at late notice.

 
 

Hidden Heights Tours

These will resume in spring 2023.

Our expert guides will take you on a journey through the vaulted roof spaces of the Cathedral, finding hidden gems and intriguing stories along the way. The highlight of the tour being the stunning view of the city and surrounding areas from the rooftop. 

TICKETS - £10

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Library Tours

These will resume in spring 2023.

The Library, situated on the upper floor of our unique two-storey Chapter House, is one of the Cathedral’s best-loved treasures. It houses a magnificent collection of early printed books and hand-copied manuscripts.

Climb 35 spiral steps to the historic library, experience this wonderful 13th century space and view some of our best books and manuscripts.

TICKETS - £18

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Just some of the comments from visitors:
"A fascinating collection of books. Really enjoyed the tour!"
"Stunning collection of beautiful books, awesome insights."
"So interesting - beautiful books & lovely architecture. Thank you"
"A treasure house!"

Contact the events team for private group bookings or call 01543 306148.

More about the Library


Private Group Tours

A tour of Lichfield Cathedral is a fascinating and enjoyable experience, whether you are booking a group visit for your club or company, or for something different to do with the family!

Choose the ideal tour for your group, or combine two tours for a whole day's experience. 

To find out more and book your tour, please contact the events team or call 01543 306148.

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