Lichfield Cathedral
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I have reviewed this Cathedral previously and undoubtedly it must be the number one attraction in Lichfield whether you are religious or not.
I visited with friends to see the Son et Lumiere poppy display in which images of millions of Poppies are projected in a slowly moving display from a projector mounted high above the Great West Door. The result is spectacular and is meant to be representative of the poppy fields of Flanders after the end of the First World War.
Appropriate music is played continuously through a sound system, but it appeared to be a single piece on a loop. Although the music was excellent, It would have been even better if the music was varied with some more recognisable hymns being played.
The congestion at the entrance to the cathedral was not pleasant. It took us almost an hour having joined the back of queue outside, to reach the entrance and then into the nave of the cathedral via a tortuous route once inside. A sheep pen springs to mind for comparison.
It was wonderful once clear of this congestion and credit is due to the volunteer wardens who made our visit even more enjoyable with their kindness and assistance when asked.
It is absolutely right that we pay homage to those who fought and died for our freedom and the display inside Lichfield Cathedral is a beautiful, poignant and apposite reminder to us to gives thanks for the freedom that we now enjoy due to the sacrifice of the fallen and all of those took part in that dreadful War..
Despite my adverse earlier comments we all had a wonderful evening and one filled with poignant memories.
Well done all at St Chads!
I visited with friends to see the Son et Lumiere poppy display in which images of millions of Poppies are projected in a slowly moving display from a projector mounted high above the Great West Door. The result is spectacular and is meant to be representative of the poppy fields of Flanders after the end of the First World War.
Appropriate music is played continuously through a sound system, but it appeared to be a single piece on a loop. Although the music was excellent, It would have been even better if the music was varied with some more recognisable hymns being played.
The congestion at the entrance to the cathedral was not pleasant. It took us almost an hour having joined the back of queue outside, to reach the entrance and then into the nave of the cathedral via a tortuous route once inside. A sheep pen springs to mind for comparison.
It was wonderful once clear of this congestion and credit is due to the volunteer wardens who made our visit even more enjoyable with their kindness and assistance when asked.
It is absolutely right that we pay homage to those who fought and died for our freedom and the display inside Lichfield Cathedral is a beautiful, poignant and apposite reminder to us to gives thanks for the freedom that we now enjoy due to the sacrifice of the fallen and all of those took part in that dreadful War..
Despite my adverse earlier comments we all had a wonderful evening and one filled with poignant memories.
Well done all at St Chads!
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Beautiful display of poppies superimposed onto the inside walls and floor of the cathedral. Well worth a visit but there were some issues however that dampened our visit.
We arrived outside the cathedral which was not lit at all, apart from one of the small arches. Due to the health and safety aspect ( I know - I hate mentioning it but! ) because there was no lighting apart from the occasional house light and torches held by stewards, this was dangerous with uneven footpaths. The majority of visitors were of a certain age where this should have been dealt with.
We were expecting to see the outside of the cathedral lit in all its glory for such an event.
Maybe it’s a local residents remit not to have any lighting when there is an evening event at the cathedral which is sad for such a special charity remembering our war dead.
Sorry about the negatives but the visual effects were fab and the staff were great.
We arrived outside the cathedral which was not lit at all, apart from one of the small arches. Due to the health and safety aspect ( I know - I hate mentioning it but! ) because there was no lighting apart from the occasional house light and torches held by stewards, this was dangerous with uneven footpaths. The majority of visitors were of a certain age where this should have been dealt with.
We were expecting to see the outside of the cathedral lit in all its glory for such an event.
Maybe it’s a local residents remit not to have any lighting when there is an evening event at the cathedral which is sad for such a special charity remembering our war dead.
Sorry about the negatives but the visual effects were fab and the staff were great.
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A very moving experience! Even with all the other people around you could feel quite alone . All the staff were helpful and friendly.
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Magnificent building.Enjoyed looking round although it was a little spoiled as when we went to visit,there was extensive work going on inside.Scaffolding had been erected and workmen were banging and drilling.
Lichfield is a nice quaint town to visit and very clean
Worth a visit
Lichfield is a nice quaint town to visit and very clean
Worth a visit
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As the cathedral is the only medieval cathedral in England with three spires it really stands out in the city .
Well worth a visit if you are historically minded as jt contains lots of interesting features originally dating back to the 12th century although there have been many changes since then
Lots of interesting features, statues, carvings etc, and the organ is well worth a look.
Has gift shop and eating facilities inside and is free to enter but they do appreciate donations for helping with the upkeep.
Really need over an hour to see and take in all the features but is certainly worth the time
Well worth a visit if you are historically minded as jt contains lots of interesting features originally dating back to the 12th century although there have been many changes since then
Lots of interesting features, statues, carvings etc, and the organ is well worth a look.
Has gift shop and eating facilities inside and is free to enter but they do appreciate donations for helping with the upkeep.
Really need over an hour to see and take in all the features but is certainly worth the time
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Went for afternoon stroll around lichfield and my wife and I found ourselves looking for somewhere for tea and coffee and five minutes chilling from shopping. "Green room" lichfield garrick. What a little gem. Nice and calm relaxing atmosphere, listening to musical tracks from theatre shows and tea coffee and cakes at a very reasonable price too. Staff where very polite and cakes were lovely. Will use it again this coming Christmas for after shopping and of course not to mention our lovely local theatre. Well done the garrick.
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Nice cathedral with free entrance. We did a tour up to the top of the spire. This was a guided tour which allowed us to see over Lichfield and the surrounding area as it was a beautiful day. The guides were very knowledgeable.
We would certainly recommend doing the spire tour when visiting the Cathedral.
Not for the less mobile as access is only via steep windy stairs.
We would certainly recommend doing the spire tour when visiting the Cathedral.
Not for the less mobile as access is only via steep windy stairs.
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This is an amazing building and is a 'must see' if you visit the city. Free entry, but donations are requested.
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Superb cathedral well worth a visit only cathedral with 3spiers. Cathedral cafe on site is very good value with good choice
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Just beautiful. You can wander in during most times of the day, there's plenty to see inside, or you can just sit for some quiet thinking time. Lots of activities happen throughout the year (check the website for details)- the Luxmuralis light shows are particularly good, (based inside and outside the cathedral) although they get too crowded, which can make it difficult to see all the areas of interest. If you're visiting Lichfield, you should definitely visit this beautiful Cathedral.
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Words are not enough to describe the interior of this cathedral, just don't know where to look first!
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Set in the country’s smallest city there is a wealth of history in this beautiful but cathedral.
The city is a joy to explore and a place to relax in.
The city is a joy to explore and a place to relax in.
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This is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit and spend some time. Walk around the outside and admire The Close as well as the cathedral.
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What a place! Spent the weekend here and popped in on a rainy afternoon. Free entry too. Lovely walk around inside and out, lovely cathedral.
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If in Lichfield this cathedral is well worth a visit to see the architecture and feel the atmosphere of this great building
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Unfortunately my sister and i only attend Evensong once a year to put flowers on family grave and visit this beautiful cathedral. Mighty and majesty sums up this fantastic place of worship.
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If you like the fact that lichfield is the uk's smallest city then vist the cathedral amongst the vastness of it being a monumental building look to the skies while wondering around the hall the architecture is a fantastic bit of engineering to think this is entirely built by hand is at best breath taking..
Amongst the wings is a wing dedicated to the staffordshire regiment and previous battle honours and queens colours adorn the rafters... look for the tribute to the zulu campaign made famous by micheal caine... there you can be amazed at the bond between the place of worship and that of the local regiments... the birthplace of the staffordshire regt can be found a stone throws away at the kings head a plaque outside on the wall will tell you all.
Amongst the wings is a wing dedicated to the staffordshire regiment and previous battle honours and queens colours adorn the rafters... look for the tribute to the zulu campaign made famous by micheal caine... there you can be amazed at the bond between the place of worship and that of the local regiments... the birthplace of the staffordshire regt can be found a stone throws away at the kings head a plaque outside on the wall will tell you all.
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My wife and I learned a lot about the history about the cathedral and shown things we would have missed without him.
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Set in this beautiful small cathedral town. Great architecture inside and outside. Tranquil when we visited. Very friendly and helpful staff.
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I'm not really all that in to cathedrals, but this one is gorgeous inside. I cannot comprehend the construction of such a massive structure centuries ago without the benefit of machinery. The soaring ceiling is breathtaking, and there are many nooks and crannies to explore.
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This was a lovely cathedral, the statues on the outside walls, you could spend hours just looking at them. The inside was great and so impressive, excellent stained glasses and an excellent place to visit
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My wife and I visited and were delighted to join in a, free, tour. Unfortunately we could only stay for about half of it. John the guide was excellent, unpretentious, and super informative. I was particularly pleased at how he prioritized the tour for our limited time.
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You cannot miss the Cathedral as it dominates the city of Lichfield - well worth a visit - easy to view all the buildings special areas and amazing architecture - the staff where very helpful and knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions etc.
Shame the shop is moving from the grounds - into town will not be the same having to hunt out the shop within the city centre
Shame the shop is moving from the grounds - into town will not be the same having to hunt out the shop within the city centre
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Beautiful cathedral in magnificent surroundings. Grounds and Cathedral are kept beautiful. Very peaceful and do mush history to learn. Volunteer staff were so very helpful and gave us lots of interesting facts. Would return with a more in-depth visit.
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Well worth a visit Easy to get to and walk around. Lovely pool and park nearby Although Lichfield is a city the centre is quite small. Some nice shops and cafes.
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