Lichfield Cathedral
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Sang a weekend of services here. Great experience and wondeful hospitality. Beautiful building with a long and interesting history.
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Well worth a visit if you are travelling through the Midlands. Easy access from the centre of a real market town too. The grave of the first Anglican Archbishop of New Zealand can be found on site and a chapel to him also
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Lichfield Cathedral is an architectural gem full of history. I sand there in the 1960's as part of the Midlands School Choirs Annual Choral Event and have loved it ever since
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You would think that British cathedrals are much of a muchness but, having visited a few recently, I'd say this is definitely the best. No admission charge strikes a welcome start and the visitor gladly makes a contribution with a better grace than having to buy a ticket. A friendly welcome from a guide who puts an extremely informative leaflet into your hand greatly facilitates the visit. And the signage is excellent throughout the cathedral. We found it very interesting. (The Chapter House does an impressive lunch too)
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The Cathedral is quite imposing on the City........a very civilised City with very upmarket shops and scenery. The Cathedral itself is magnicicent and you MUST go in! Lots of Ducks and Swans in the Water next to the Cathedral in the River.
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A piece of history which when you live in the area is often dismissed as too local to visit. The architechture is magnificent and there is plenty of opportunity to learn on a visit to the Cathedral.
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The Cathedral is very Gothic and looks spectacular from outside. Very nice stained glass windows inside and some amazing statues inside. Im not a religious person but it was a nice visit and especially as its not far at all from the city centre. I love the tea shop & cafes in the centre, try the Tudor Row!
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Fab place and very interesting inside,it is free to go in,but they do make it difficult for you not to leave a donation but I suppose this is fair enough
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The side views were good but when you see the front - wow! The inside is equally impressive. This cathedral rivals that of Milan and many great cities
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lichfield is a quaint place to visit, lots of eating places. cathedral is a calming place to visit.. lovely
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Seemed to lack atmosphere and a focal point. Nice welcome from the stewards. Felt more modern than it is. Nice setting.
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A visit to this hidden gem in the wonderfull little town of Litchfield with the unique three spires is somthing you will never see enywere else in all of the world, steeped in history this cathedral is well worth a visit ( Lithfield itself is also a quaint little place with lots of little cafes and shops )
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It's unique because of it's 3 spires. Cathedrals are always gives you a sense of awe, and as always theres a lot of history behind. Not so many famous people buried here as some cathedrals, but worth a visit just to see it. It was free entry but you are expected to make a donation and its only right you do.
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Lichfield is a very old place indeed, a political and religious capital for centuries. Nowadays the cathedral Close is tranquil and the warm, fretted sandstone cathedral is jostled by buildings of all descriptions. The building and its setting, mercifully, does not have the manicured, haute couture spaciousness of (say) Salisbury. Instead, the fretted stones and the jumble of buildings feel as real as ourselves, ageing gently, with grace and good heart. The cathedral is battle-scare too. The cavaliers and roundheads fought hard for control of this important place. Inside, the sandstone feels warm and contrasts sharply with the cool atmosphere in some of the great cathedrals of the south. The vergers seem part of the piece as well. I have always found them to be welcoming, and ready to respect my wish either to be left alone with my thoughts or to be guided to attend to this and that interesting feature. I like old buildings in which their owners have the confidence to allow them to show their living development (whilst affording them essential protection from mortal illnesses). Go and wear down just a little of the flagstones whilst you meander within this lovely place. Do buy a guide book - because your money helps with the bills - but keep it it in your bag to read at home, or before you come a second time. Instead, experience the beauty, warmth, quirks and crannies directly for yourself rather than through the pre-focussed lenses of a guide.
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Took my daughter to see the cathedral. It is free to enter, but there are donation boxes. The whole place is fabulous. The kids get treasure maps to search for different angels or animals around the cathedral and each area then can be explored, giving the adults time to look at the whole place.
The Staffordshire Hoard is on display and the guides are very knowledgable about it and the Lichfield Angel which was discovered under the floor and dates back to 8th century.
Take time to go up to the quiet chapel head, very peaceful and a serene space.
The Staffordshire Hoard is on display and the guides are very knowledgable about it and the Lichfield Angel which was discovered under the floor and dates back to 8th century.
Take time to go up to the quiet chapel head, very peaceful and a serene space.
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we only went in for a peek and were entranced with the place. A local school were practising carols which really added to it.
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From the moment we arrived and were warmly welcomed, we enjoyed our visit. This is the second time for us, last time the Staffordshire Hoard was on show so we didn't get to see some parts of the cathedral. Some of it has come back, and the guide in the room was very knowledgeable and friendly.
This place is well worth a visit.
This place is well worth a visit.
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It is absolutely lovely on the outside and not so bad on the inside. The leaflet we used to take us around could have been more interesting, I wished I had taken one of the ones geared for children, perhaps I might have found more information To upgrade their rating I would suggest they revisit their leaflets and give a little more history. Look at Lincoln, Hereford or Worcester Cathedral for examples.
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amazing place beautiful city, beats the notre danme easy
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Really great organ music here well worth a visit architecture breath taking
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Just a very wonderful cathedral and surrounding area, if you have not been, then its a wonderful day out
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great location in Lichfield, next to great park for picnic or lovely cafe for lunch or a snack, friendly people,
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Proud to be a citizan of Lichfield this is a beautiful cathedral and well worth a visit.
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Although I live in Birmingham I had never been to Lichfield Cathedral before. I decided to catch the train from New Street, this took me to the centre of Lichfield. Each Saturday there is a small open air market which you will pass on the way from the station to the cathedral. The outside of the cathedral is amazing, As you enter the cathedral there is plenty of literature including a free information guide. Housed at the cathedral are St Chad's Gospels (an 8th century Gospel Book), also the Lichfield Angel which is a piece of medieval sculpture dating from around 800AD. Overall well worth visiting.There is also a very nice souvenir shop . Plenty of local cafes.
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I'm not an avid fan of churches but every now and then you find yourself at a loose end in a town with a well-known one and so I go, slightly dragooned by the management. Well, this one is fascinating inside and out. The stone colour is remarkable, particularly on a bright day and the interior is handsome too. Definitely worth making a special trip for.
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