Lichfield Cathedral
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Well worth a visit.
Take photographs to remember your visit.
There is a good gift shop and plenty of coffee shops in the vicinity .
Take photographs to remember your visit.
There is a good gift shop and plenty of coffee shops in the vicinity .
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Some consider religious architecture as paying homage to God, others, egomaniacal earthly beings. Regardless of your sway, Lichfield Cathedral is dark and mysterious. Ornate carvings in the unusually dark exterior set it aside from the more stoic cathedral, such as the one in Norwich. The Close is a reminder of England's privileged or promised land, one of high ceilinged marmalade on toast breakfasts and crumpets in the drawing room.
One thing, walk, do not try and drive as parking is almost impossible.
One thing, walk, do not try and drive as parking is almost impossible.
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Came to Lichfield on business and was delighted to find this amazing cathedral... we toured the inside and out and was just amazed. People have been worshipful there for over 800 years... there was also a major battle that took place here. The details inside and out were spectacular. There are some great places to get beautiful pictures from.
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Fabulous cathedral and architecture. Visited for the recent laser show of poppies and incredible commemorative displays. Very poignant. Lovely cathedral in a lovely City. Famous for its 3 spires.
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A very interesting Cathedral. Larger than anticipated and we really needed more time to do it justice. Especially the Chapter House. Fascinating displays that were brought to life by an excellent Cathedral guide. Worth researching the Staffordshire hoard and their ancient book on the internet.
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Beautiful cathedral. Well I would be biased as I graduated there in 2008. Surrounding grounds and the city of Lichfield are another reason to go.
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One of the most outstanding cathedrals in the country, The masonry work is amazing inside and out. Free entry with a donation if you want.
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Stopped off in Lichfield on our journey home. Saw the signs for the Cathedral and Wow... It's absolutely stunning, the stonework on the outside is unbelievable.
Went inside and spent around 1/2 hour looking at all of the beautiful stained glass, wood and plasterwork.
Coming from the North East I can honestly say this gives York and Durham Cathedrals a run for their money.
A hidden gem.
Went inside and spent around 1/2 hour looking at all of the beautiful stained glass, wood and plasterwork.
Coming from the North East I can honestly say this gives York and Durham Cathedrals a run for their money.
A hidden gem.
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Beautiful Cathedral. Plenty of parking near by. Lichfield is worth spending a whole day at. The gardens, shops and resturants surrounding the Cathedral make for a good day out.
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Well worth visiting Lichfield, just to go to the cathedral. a lovely atmosphere (even to someone who's not religious), beautiful stained glass and plenty to read and reflect on.
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Perhaps the most serene cathedral we've ever visited, even with a service going on. Tremendously beautiful architecture, fun to spot the features such as hidden doors and corridors at window levels, and fascinating treasures in the Chapter House. Will return for the Library tour I think.
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Visited the cathedral last Monday. It was not busy. The outside of the building is rich in gargoyles and statues. inside are things more quiet when it comes to decorations. Something tells me lots of things have been destroyed during the reformation. It is still a beautiful interior with lots to see
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Went with my dad due to the excellent reviews but we were both left feeling disappointed. Not with the Cathedral itself and its architecture which was stunning but with the information around the Cathedral. There were so many gorgeous artefacts but very little to inform you about them which meant you felt you were missing something. It was only afterwards that we realised you could get a guide from the shop across the way for £5 which we would have been perfectly happy to have done. There was a touch screen exhibit for the stained glass windows which was fabulous and exhibits in the chapel but we arrived too late to see these. We also had the 'pleasure' of the organists practice session which started off pleasantly enough but then became extremely noisy and meant that the peaceful, serene cathedral was anything but as the music became louder and louder with the same piece of music being played at a rate of decibels over and over again. Not quite what we expected and meant that sitting and taking in the splendour around us became impossible so we left.
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This Cathedral is stunning. Donations are requested to contribute to the running costs. The guides are helpful and when we went we saw some of the "Staffordshire Hoard" in an exhibition. It's a very special place to visit in the heart of Lichfield city. This is suitable for all ages. My son was given a children's guide which was informative for his age group.
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As I've got family connections to the Lichfield area, I've wanted to visit the city and Cathedral for a long time. We had a very warm welcome on arrival and volunteers around the cathedral were friendly and happy to chat. We visited in the morning on a sunny day so managed to get some lovely photos, however you might get better results with stained glass windows late afternoon or on a dull day. There is a small Staffordshire Hoard exhibition in the Chapter House which is very interesting.
There is no charge for admission to the Cathedral, but donations are encouraged.
There are various car parks around the city. We parked in the Bird Street car park which is about five minutes walk from the Cathedral, so very convenient.
Definitely a place to visit if you are in the Lichfield area!
There is no charge for admission to the Cathedral, but donations are encouraged.
There are various car parks around the city. We parked in the Bird Street car park which is about five minutes walk from the Cathedral, so very convenient.
Definitely a place to visit if you are in the Lichfield area!
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Visited on a sunny afternoon. Very peaceful, but came to life hen a planned wedding took place in the Chancel. It was good to see the Cathedral in operation! Lots of things to see in the Cathedral. Don't miss the wonderful stained glass in the Lady Chapel, the amazing Chapter House with the St.Chad gospels, and exhibits from the Staffordshire Hoard. Lots of other fine old tombs, window, sculptures. Do walk around the Cathedral Close and enjoy the green environment.
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Amazing Cathedral, well worth a visit! The Close is also great, pay a trip to the Cathedral bookshop and admire the view over Stowe Pool. The cathedral is in excellent condition and you can take a tour up one of the spires, best to check times prior to visiting!
There are so many great events here too, from the Medieval Market to Lichfield Festival and more recently the light shows.
There are so many great events here too, from the Medieval Market to Lichfield Festival and more recently the light shows.
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Absolutely awe-inspring outside and so beautiful inside. We felt immediately warmed by the ambience in this wonderful example. Free entry but there are lots of points where you can make a donation. It is in such a lovely area too with lots of things to visit an places to sit and just admire for a while. The Pond and Beacon Park are within wandering distance and if you tire of all the marvellous history - the busy and interesting town is nearby. It is the best cathedral we have visited by a long shot.
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Lovely place to visit ... Lots to do around ... Could spend hours in and around lichfield .... Grounds are clean and well kept
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return to lichfield after many years fantastic photo oppurtunitys even join in a free guided tour if thats for well worth a visit fantastic architecture
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I love visiting Cathedrals! We were warmly welcomed and the volunteers seemed knowledgeable and happy to chat. We wandered around happily taking photos. Several areas seem cluttered with 'church junk'.making a small Cathedral seem smaller still; and there seemed to be a lot of people carrying out tasks busily while we were there, making it feel more like a museum than a place of worship. I couldn't find a quiet space for prayer and the tiny Chapter house is full of bits of the Staffordshire hoard. All in all...a lovely building.
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I visited Litchfield Cathedral with family - having seen other cathedrals, perhaps I have been too lucky - I didn't feel quite the same atmosphere as I have in several others. Photography is fine - no flash photography in the Chapter House, housing the Staffordshire hoard. To me, the cathedral seemed small - but, I have visited others built on a larger scale.
The cathedral itself was built in the 1100s, however, the Victorian aspects inside are visibly much more modern and seem a little messy in the space. Friendly volunteers happy to talk. I recommend this as a good place to visit if visiting the area.
The cathedral itself was built in the 1100s, however, the Victorian aspects inside are visibly much more modern and seem a little messy in the space. Friendly volunteers happy to talk. I recommend this as a good place to visit if visiting the area.
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Lichfield Cathedral is one of the nicest in England from the outside, with its three spires and slightly elevated position. It isn't as central within the city as you might expect, but there is a pleasant circular walk across the river - with a really nice park to also see or rest in. There is a nice grassy area in front of the main entrance to the cathedral, meaning you can get far enough back to take good pictures of the building. Once inside It is rather understated, but profits from the lack of tourist hordes trying to take their "selfies".
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This Cathedral is I think the only 3 spired one in England. The Logo of Lichfield features the 3 Spires.
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Go all round the outside of the cathedral to see all the fantastic ornate architecture and figures before you go inside.
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The inside cannot be satisfactory explained as you have to see it for your self ALL is magnificent - equal or better than many Italian churches and cathedrals we have visited over the years
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For any UK or outside visitors it is well worth the time to see it.
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Go all round the outside of the cathedral to see all the fantastic ornate architecture and figures before you go inside.
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The inside cannot be satisfactory explained as you have to see it for your self ALL is magnificent - equal or better than many Italian churches and cathedrals we have visited over the years
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For any UK or outside visitors it is well worth the time to see it.
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Beautiful piece of architecture.
If in the area, this is worth a detour.
For some reason this is one of the places that seems to be overlooked by overseas tourists so it is quieter than many similar places. Historic city on a river with beautiful and historic architecture.
If in the area, this is worth a detour.
For some reason this is one of the places that seems to be overlooked by overseas tourists so it is quieter than many similar places. Historic city on a river with beautiful and historic architecture.
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