Attractions in Lichfield - Heart of England

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Captain Edward John Smith Statue

Captain Edward John Smith (1850-1912) began his seafaring career at the age of 13 and commanded many ships, and his last command was as Captain of the ill-fated Titanic. He perished aboard the ship. Smith was born in...

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Chancellor Law’s Fountain

Chancellor Law’s Fountain opened in 1871 and was given to the people of Lichfield by Chancellor James Thomas Law (1790-1876). He was Chancellor of the Diocese and Master of hospital of St John (located nearby). It is believed that...

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Curborough Collection, The

This popular antiques and craft centre is situated in rolling countryside, on the edge of the city. Special craft demonstrations can be arranged - ideal for clubs or groups or outdoor club meetings. Demonstrations cover slik and dried flower arranging,...

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Erasmus Darwin House & Herb Garden

Erasmus Darwin (1731 – 1802) was an extraordinary man, probably better known as grandfather to Charles Darwin and he made his home in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Erasmus was a scholar, a doctor, a philosopher, an acclaimed poet and botanist....

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Fradley Junction

Fradley Junction is a popular spot with boaters and walkers alike. It lies some five miles east of Lichfield and is the junction of three canals. It also serves as the home to the British Waterways Board, a...

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Guildhall, The

The Guildhall with its gothic architecture dates back to the 19th Century. Visitors can see the cells where prisoners were once kept. These are open to visitors usually on Saturday mornings – enquire at the Tourist Office next...

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Letocetum Roman Baths

Acquired by the National Trust in 1934, this excavation site has uncovered a Roman bathhouse and the remains of several Roman buildings. It is assumed that this settlement would have once been a staging post on the famous Roman...

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Lichfield Cathedral

Lichfield Cathedral is unique with its 3 magnificent spires and is referred to as ’Maids of the Vale’ or ’Ladies of the Vale’. Its beautiful gothic architecture makes it as awe-inspiring on the outside as it is the inside....

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Lichfield Heritage Centre

The Heritage Centre in Lichfield is open 7 days a week and offers the Heritage Collection (over 150 years of history through photographs, newspapers and other items), Staffordshire’s Millennium Embroideries, the Treasury (such as goblets and chalices from around the...

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Lichfield Library

Lichfield Library stands close to the centre of the town, and has played an important cultural and educational role in the community for generations. The library houses a large and well organised collection of fiction, non-fiction and audio-visual media...

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Lichfield Registry Office

Lichfield Registry Office with its ornate architecture was once a free library and museum. The building was erected in 1856 and was in fact only the second free library to be opened in Britain. Local man Chancellor James...

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Market Square

Market Square is the hub of the city of Lichfield and has been used since the 12th Century. On Tuesdays there is a craft market and on Fridays and Saturdays a general market. Conduit Street on the east side has...

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Minster Pool

Minster Pool is the perfect place to watch the world go by or feed the ducks. It runs from Dam Street to Beacon Street where visitors can make the short walk from the Cathedral to Beacon Park alongside the...

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Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum

The former house of Samuel Johnson is now a museum telling the story of his life. Samuel Johnson famous for his ’Dictionary of English’ (published in 1755) was born in Lichfield and every year the city celebrates his birthday....

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Staffordshire Regiment Museum

The Staffordshire Regiment Museum tells the near 300-year history of the Staffordshire Regiment and of the four founding Regiments (38th, 64th, 80th and 98th) from 1705 onwards. Showcases display artefacts from the West Indies, Americas, Europe, the Middle East and...

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Stowe Pool and Stowe Fields

Elizabeth I gave Stowe Pool to the city of Lichfield in 1598. In modern days anglers can be seen around this huge pool and visitors can enjoy a peaceful walk along its length towards small parish church of St....

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Tudor Café

The Tudor Café is a beautiful example of Tudor architecture built at the turn of the 16th Century. A visit to the house on Bore Street, Lichfield today will allow you to visit the Tudor Café and Restaurant....

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Wall Roman Site

Wall was an important staging post on Watling Street, one of the trunk roads that the Romans built across Britain. The town would have provided overnight accommodation for travelling Roman officials and imperial visitors on their way to North...

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