Lichfield Cathedral
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Spent a very pleasant visit looking round this lovely building, the choir was rehearsing and added to the atmosphere. The building was looked after and clearly well loved and used. The outside of this Cathedral is even more spectacular than inside with statues of saints and kings arrayed around the west door. The medial glass from the east window is currently undergoing restoration it will be worth revisiting when this returns.
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Beautiful exterior but the inside of the cathedral is very gloomy and a bit disapponting. Expected something larger and more grand. Staff really lovely though.
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The building awesome ,the welcome very friendlynot being regular church goers . To take part in a place like a cathedral everyone should try it.
the choir magic
the choir magic
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I have visited the cathedral many times, both on days out and during my lunch hour, as i used to work in the beautiful city of Lichfield. It is truly, a spectacular cathedral and a noble cathedral. It is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and it is famed for its three spires, which is unusual. I was told that the nickname of them is 'the ladies of the vale' and you can see them for miles.
The Cathedral is set in an enclave at the end of Dam Street, near to Minster Pool and the lovely parks in Lichfield. It has a cathedral close and some lovely buildings. It is five minutes from Beacon Park and the city centre and is a lovely spot to sit in the grounds and eat lunch, as i used to do!
The Cathedral is the mother church of the second largest diocese after York which covers the ancient counties of Shropshire, Staffordshire and part of the West Midlands. It is the mother church of the Mercian Regiment and the old Staffordshire Regiment and has many historic artifacts on display including regimental standards and some beautiful silver, stained glass and woodwork. The front of the cathedral is plastered with carved statuettes of saints which originally would have been coloured.The Cathedral is named for St Chad and he founded the cathedral in 666AD and his remains are buried beneath the cathedral floor.
It is a wonderful place to visit or worship and it is a real jewel in the crown of Lichfield and the Midlands as a whole and as a Midlander, I reccomend a visit!!!
The Cathedral is set in an enclave at the end of Dam Street, near to Minster Pool and the lovely parks in Lichfield. It has a cathedral close and some lovely buildings. It is five minutes from Beacon Park and the city centre and is a lovely spot to sit in the grounds and eat lunch, as i used to do!
The Cathedral is the mother church of the second largest diocese after York which covers the ancient counties of Shropshire, Staffordshire and part of the West Midlands. It is the mother church of the Mercian Regiment and the old Staffordshire Regiment and has many historic artifacts on display including regimental standards and some beautiful silver, stained glass and woodwork. The front of the cathedral is plastered with carved statuettes of saints which originally would have been coloured.The Cathedral is named for St Chad and he founded the cathedral in 666AD and his remains are buried beneath the cathedral floor.
It is a wonderful place to visit or worship and it is a real jewel in the crown of Lichfield and the Midlands as a whole and as a Midlander, I reccomend a visit!!!
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Amazing cathedral, well worth a trip to see this Staffordshire masterpiece. Johnsons House is also worth a visit in Lichfield.
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One of our great and beautiful cathedrals, set in a quiet enclave just outside the city centre. Well worth a visit - look for the blindfolded figure on the front of the building and the completely accurate Egyptian sphinx inside. Don't miss the Lichfield Gospel on display in the chapter house - one of Britain's most important pre-medieval manuscripts. Erasmus Darwin's house is just at the edge of the Cathedral close.
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Have been both with schoolchildren and family. Schoolchildren enjoy walking around - not the younger ones though as it is very quiet in there! Beautiful carvings, very relaxing and peaceful.
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You do not have to be religious to enjoy cathedrals or churches. But you do have to like history and craftsmanship. The work that went into this building is what makes it so interesting to visit.
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We live a short walk from the cathedral and when our grandchildren were visiting from Bradford we suggested a visit. This was greeted with 'cathedrals are boring' and 'we have a cathedral in Bradford'! Undeterred we set off and had a wonderful afternoon. The girls were given a brochure to follow the angel trail and they had to find various angels dotted around the building. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves and gave the visit a big thumbs up. Entry and angel trail leaflets were free so a bonus to give a donation instead of being charged a hefty fee.
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What an amazing experience we had visiting the Lichfield Cathedral! I am not much of a church person but this place is a must see! So much history in one place and so peaceful. I loved the interior more, so much detail and perfectly done! Will go back!
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Lichfield cathedral is an amazing piece of architecture. Built over many gererations over 800 years ago, it remains an imposing and impressive edifice in a small city. If you are in the city it's recommended for an hour to look around and reflect on its history.
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The cathedral is ethereal, quiet and peaceful, whilst Lichfield is full of bustle. Visited here on a bit of a pilgramage most of the places I recalled have since gone but the cathedral is constant.
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once we found our way into the centre of Lichfield - not the best sign posted city! the cathedral is beautiful. a small exhibition of the Staffordshire Hoard was there which was an unexpected plus. not pestered for entrance money which was a change! nice city to wander around
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Visited Lichfield with my partner on the way to the Peak District. We absolutely loved the cathedral with its stunning frontage and lovely interior. At the time we visited, some of the Staffordshire Hoard was being displayed in the cathedral. My partner is a keen amateur photographer and thoroughly enjoyed taking pics in the cathedral (Photo Pass cost £2)
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Had the priviledge of seeing Jon Lord perform live here. Such a beautiful building have been back many times since. Not religious but this place still does stir the soul.
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The cathedral stands near the main shopping area and is within reach by means of an easy stroll. There is a large lake next to it and around the square, where the cathedral sits are some very lovely buildings, which all make for a great setting. The cathedral itself is outstanding and an absolute credit to the designers and builders of such a magnificent piece of architecture. If you are in Lichfield you must go and see it.
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such a beautyiful catherdral, always a joy to able around, check chior services and christmas events as they are a true celebration and always packed to the brim.
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I'm not a religious person but I do love to visit the Cathedral. The architecture is beautiful and there's a real sense of history about the place. A beautiful, imposing building, well worth a visit.
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This is a stunning building and has very helpful guides who encourage your enjoyment of the Cathedral. Well worth a visit!
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close to town centre and car parks. beautiful building and very peaceful. lovely seating outside near to lake.
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The architecture and historic plaques left by patrons. We also saw the Staffordshire Hoard exhibition and there was also photography exhibition. I liked the gargoyles on the outside, though some were restored others not.
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Lichfield Cathedral is a beautiful, majestic example of Gothic architectural style. The carvings on the outside and the steeples are of fine manual work. The Folds of stone around the entrance, and the arches inside is proof of typical Gothic style of great care of artistic workmanship. the stained glass on most of the windows is beautifully portrayed, and the colors are vivid and bright lighting up the Cathedral on a sunny day.It is a must see attraction, especially for people interested in architecture and history. It is a beautifully preserved piece of art. other than its ancient Medieval history in the world of religion and the part it played at the time of its structure.
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An amazing place to see, we took some relatives visiting from overseas and they loved it. Impressive architecture and in nice surroundings.
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Fantastic historical landmark in the center of Lichfield. Surrounded by boutique shops, cafes and restaurants.
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I love the cathedral and go about once a year. I would love for guides to just hang around and drop snippets of amazing information but sadly they don't. Or boards would do but I guess this would spoil the look of the place a bit. It's just it has so much weird and wonderful history which I learnt in primary school and can't quite remember now.
The building is breathtaking and there are so many little rooms with interesting bits and bobs in. I always leave feeling I didn't see half of it (in a good way).
Worth a special trip, I take the 3 and 5 year old on occasion and they sort of like it but not for very long as you would expect so don't plan to be there ages with kids.
By the way I am not religious, I just visit because it's near and a great building so don't let lack of religion stop you. It costs the price of a donation to go in.
The building is breathtaking and there are so many little rooms with interesting bits and bobs in. I always leave feeling I didn't see half of it (in a good way).
Worth a special trip, I take the 3 and 5 year old on occasion and they sort of like it but not for very long as you would expect so don't plan to be there ages with kids.
By the way I am not religious, I just visit because it's near and a great building so don't let lack of religion stop you. It costs the price of a donation to go in.
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