Lichfield
Site Significance: 3
Lichfield Cathedral stands on one of the earliest centres of Christianity in the English Midlands. Founded in the 7th century, it is closely associated with St Chad, the missionary bishop who evangelised Mercia and made Lichfield his episcopal seat. The cathedral became an important place of pilgrimage due to the veneration of St Chad’s relics, which continued even after the upheavals of the Reformation. The present medieval cathedral, with its unique three spires, remains a place of worship, prayer, and continuity with the early English Church.
Type of site: Cathedral
Ownership: Church of England
Website (if known): https://www.lichfield-cathedral.org/
Facilities
Parking: There are pay-and-display car parks nearby in the city centre. The nearest council operated car parks at Lombard Street and Bird Street.
Accessibility: Step-free access available; some older areas have uneven flooring. Wheelchair access provided to the nave and most public spaces.
Refreshments: The Chapter House Café serves drinks, snacks, and light meals.
Accommodation:
Getting there
Address: Lichfield Cathedral
The Close
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 7LD
Nearest rail station: Lichfield City
Co-ordinates: Latitude: 52.68550000 Longitude: -1.83050000