Lichfield Cathedral
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As with all visits to cathedrals the sheer size and tranquility within is always welcome and a time to reflect on friends no longer with us. The stained glass windows are beautiful. The interior and exterior of the building are both in good repair and well worth a visit if you are in the area. Beautiful.
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Visited a few times and this is most definitely one of the best cathedrals around. It is fascinating to explore the cathedral itself and the close. Well worth the visit.
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As a local a familiar landmark and one of the finest and well presented cathedral in the country. A building of religion fist and of all, but visitors welcome and excellent guide staff. If you can catch a light display evening as good as Segrada Familia.
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What a fantastic event. The Cathedral is mahnificent. The staff work really hard to make this time of year really special.
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Every church in England however lowly or high has something of note. The one at Lichfield cathedral is missed by most visitors. It has a piece of sculpture second to none, worthy of Rome or Florence. On the south east corner of the nave just before the chancel in white marble is the sleeping sisters by Francis Chantrey, a masterpiece of British sculpture. See the Wikipedia entry with the moving story of the tragic deaths of the sisters. Sit there for a while and read the poem by William Lisle Bowles. This small interlude in your busy life will be time well spent, reflecting on their lives, and viewing this quite stunning piece of art.
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We went for the Christmas light show. It was foggy so the outside laser lights were much too dim, but the various displays inside were brilliant, and the Cathedral itself is magnificent.
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good visit didn't feel pressured to put in the box, its a good place to visit and lots to see, exhibitions are run through out the year, and a great light show in the winter, they also have concerts through out the year, but most are expensive ..
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Simply stunning and beautiful. Wonderful architecture, well worth waiting for the accompanyed by one of the Knowledgeable guides, in order to fully appreciate the history of this visually imposing Cathedral.
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We did the 11am tour and found Carole an excellent guide, we learned so much and will definately return to do other tours. Thanks
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such a peaceful place with lovely people in it !!!
you can visit the cathedral with a guide if you want
you can visit the cathedral with a guide if you want
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I went to the Cathedral during a visit to Lichfield, it is the only medieval English cathedral with three spires. It is well worth a visit as the architecture is impressive. Recommended.
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What a lovely way to spend some time. So interesting to walk around and an amazing building in a super city.
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A beautiful cathedral with amazing architecture. Have occasional exhibitions which are really interesting.
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Lichfield Cathedral is very picturesque and larger than would be imagined for a small city. Inside this grand place of worship, there is an amazing record of local history, brilliant stained glass windows from around Europe and a gallery of modern paintings by a local talented artist. Help is readily available from Cathedrall guides, and a if you wish to light a candle of prayer, you can.
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Amazing building fre access. Really worth a visit. Take the time to have a look around no building control when this was built
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Lichfield lacks the size of some of the grander cathedrals, but is elegantly proportioned with some beautiful masonry, and the recently restored Herkenrode glass at the east end, and one of my favourite cathedrals. I believe that it is unique in England in still having spires on all three of its towers. Set in a traditional cathedral close, there are still traces of some of the old defences of the close, which was besieged three times in the Civil War in the 1640s. Treasures normally on display include the St Chad Gospels (similar to the better-known Lindisfarne Gospels, but in more muted colours), a beautiful Anglo-Saxon carved angel excavated from under the cathedral floor a few years ago, and part of the Staffordshire hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold. Welcoming atmosphere, although some of the stewards can be a bit managing, and the quality of the information that they provide variable. No refreshments or toilets in the cathedral itself, but both can be found at the Chapters tea room run by the cathedral, just to the south of the cathedral itself. There is only disabled parking available in the close, although there are three public car parks within a few minutes walk, so allow for that when visiting.
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The cathedral is a must see for anyone visiting Lichfield. Beautiful interior, well worth the visit and free.
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This really is one of the main attractions of Lichfield. Stunner glass work on the windows. And the services preformed are nice to watch.
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The Cathedral is well worth a visit. It has been the heart of the city for the last 800 plus years and stands in all it’s majesty as a testament to the Christian Faith.
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I took a train from Birmingham in the AM in order to make the 11am free tour. The tour guide- an older woman- was very sweet but she dragged a bit in her explanations so I ended up wandering around by myself. The cathedral is quite large and whilst I have seen more impressive interiors, the external west front is just gorgeous with hundreds of statues. I was really disappointed the Chad Gospels weren’t around though as that is one of the cathedral’s star attractions. I feel it’s really dodgy of the cathedral to not post this missing attraction info on its website, especially if you travel a distance to come here like I did. That said, there are very good interactive displays of the Gospels so those sufficed for the time being. The 7th century AD angel statue is also lovely.
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As Atheists my partner Nick and I don't visit many religious sites but this place is so calm and cosy in the heart of a bustling towns there Jacket potatoes are the finest we have had in Years oven baked
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Lichfield Cathedral can be seen from a distance and its imposing three spires beckon you towards it.
The grand imposing entrance does make you gasp, but the interior will make you gasp more and it's free unlike many other British Cathedrals, but a donation is worthwhile.
What more can I say? the photos speak for themselves.
The grand imposing entrance does make you gasp, but the interior will make you gasp more and it's free unlike many other British Cathedrals, but a donation is worthwhile.
What more can I say? the photos speak for themselves.
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Lichfield Cathedral is a stunning piece of architecture and dominated the skyline of the city. Inside the stained glass windows are beautiful and the tributes to local men who lost their lives in the was are extremely moving. The side chapels also offer an opportunity for quiet reflection.
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A fantastic evening with Anne Boleyn ....... thank you. Our first time in the Cathedral and certainly won’t be our last..
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Very welcoming team at the door. Free entry & tour - donations welcome. The only Medieval Cathedral with three spires in England. Made for a very interesting morning. Must return in the summer to see the windows bathed in sunlight.
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