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Groups Booklet 2016.Pdf Welcome to Lichfield District Lichfield is a picturesque, compact and historic city nestled Design your visit in the heart of scenic Staffordshire, just a short drive from Why not pick a morning and afternoon Birmingham. The city has a rich and thrilling history that is activity from the list below and turn to evident from the many heritage attractions, including its pages 6 & 7 to select your lunchtime stunning three-spired cathedral and museums that and evening meals. celebrate the life and times of Dr Johnson, Erasmus Darwin, the Lunar Society and other notable characters. Great days out Choose your Allow for Facilities onsite attraction your visit Easy to reach Lichfield Cathedral 2 - 3 hours Guided Cathedral tours*, Library Within easy access from the Midlands tours*, Herkenrode tours*, motorways and major roads, Lichfield caf é, gift shop is ideally situated. Turn to the back National 3 - 4 hours Guided* & self-guided tours, page for more travel info. Memorial (15 mins drive caf é, gift shop, train tours*, Arboretum to Lichfield City) coach parking Erasmus Darwin 1 - 2 hours Museum, guided tours*, book & Fantastic festivals House gift shop, refreshments on request* Lichfield is fast becoming known as the Samuel Johnson 1 - 2 hours Guided* & self-guided tours, festival city - from our world renowned Birthplace Museum book & gift shop Lichfield Festival in July, through to the Lichfield Museum 2 - 3 hours Caf é, tourist information, much loved Food Festival in August, gift shop, chapel, spire climbs* we’ve got a year round calendar of Curborough Hall 2 - 3 hours Tea rooms, shopping, falconry events to tempt you back again and Farm Countryside (10 mins drive centre*, angling on site, garden again. See page 9 for more info. Centre to Lichfield City) centre, coach parking Arthur Price 1 - 2 hours Factory shop, talks*, Factory Shop (5 mins drive coach parking Plan your trip to Lichfield City) From booking guided tours through to Heart of The 3 - 4 hours Unique shopping, crêperie restaurants, we can help you plan your County Shopping (10 mins drive restaurant, woodland walk trip. Call 01543 308210 or email Village to Lichfield City) gallery, coach parking [email protected] Beacon Park 1 - 2 hours Caf é, golf, mini golf, p étanque, www.lichfieldhistoricparks.co.uk bowls, formal gardens, tennis, woodland walk & play area City shops and 3 - 4 hours Unique & high street shopping, restaurants galleries, antiques, great eateries *please book in advance Atmospheric evenings Lichfield Garrick Theatre and music shows* With great hotels, Lichfield Arts Music performances and fantastic evening www.lichfieldarts.org.uk shows throughout the year* entertainment and The George Darwin’s in-house eateries, why not Hotel restaurant and bar extend your visit and pick from this table. The Cathedral Onsite bar serving food Lodge Hotel *please book in advance 1 Great to visit with a group Great to visit with a group LLichhfieflide Cladth eCdral thedral Drayton Manor Theme Park Visit Lichfield Cathedral and discover over 1,300 Make fun family memories with a thrilling group years of history in the only medieval three-spired visit to Drayton Manor Park. With white knuckle cathedral in the UK! See a medieval wall rides, 15 acres’ zoo, a 4D Yogi Bear Cinema painting, the Herkenrode stained glass, Lichfield Adventure, and the newly expanded Angel and more. The Close surrounding the Thomas Land TM , two family restaurants and an Cathedral has its own story to tell, with onsite four star hotel, you need look no further picturesque gardens, stunning buildings and for an awesome day out. a vibrant history. Open Monday to Friday 7am -6.15pm, Saturday 8am -6.15pm, Sunday 7.30am -4.30pm Open March to October (selected dates see (7.30am -6.30pm in spring/summer) website for details). t 01543 306100 e [email protected] t 0844 4721950 e [email protected] www.lichfield-cathedral.org www.draytonmanor.co.uk National Memorial Arboretum Lichfield Museum The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK’s Discover Lichfield in our museum and walk year-round centre of remembrance and home to through 2,000 years of history, with artefacts, the nationally-important Armed Forces information boards and more. Climb our spire Memorial. Situated alongside the river Tame, for spectacular views of the city and cathedral it features 150 acres of parkland, 30,000 (booking essential). See our breathtaking maturing trees and over 300 memorials, each collection of Lichfield silver. Or, why not take rich in symbolism and with a story waiting to be a break in our spacious café with home-made discovered. food cooked daily? More than a museum - a great place to visit with a group! Open Everyday 9am -dusk Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am -3.30pm t 01283 245143 e [email protected] t 01543 256611 e [email protected] www.thenma.org.uk www.stmaryslichfield.co.uk Erasmus Darwin House Lichfield Garrick Stunning Georgian home of Erasmus Darwin, The Lichfield Garrick is a thriving theatre in the grandfather of Charles Darwin and leading 18th centre of Lichfield, attracting well over 100,000 century doctor, scientist, botanist, inventor and people each year. Boasting an auditorium of 560 poet. There's something for everyone in his seats, a 150 seat studio theatre and a wide restored Grade l listed home - period furnishings, variety of entertainment to suit all - from comedy interactive displays, video, and fun children's to drama, music to opera and dance to activities. There is a stunning herb garden pantomime. Pick up your free theatre brochure inspired by Darwin’s 18th century botanic garden. at the Garrick or visit www.lichfieldgarrick.com Open Monday to Sunday 11am -5pm (Apr -Oct) Open 11am - late (performance days) Thursday to Sunday 11am -4pm (Nov -Mar) 11am - 5pm (non-performance days) t 01543 306260 e [email protected] t 01543 412121 e [email protected] www.erasmusdarwin.org www.lichfieldgarrick.com Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum Explore the family home that inspired an 18th century literary giant. Five floors of displays in a beautiful historic building transport you through the life and times of Samuel Johnson, writer of the Dictionary of the English Language and famous wit. Entertaining guided tours available. Open Daily 10.30am -4.30pm (Apr -Sept), 11am -3.30pm (Oct -Mar). Late opening for groups available. Group capacity: 20 in each tour group t 01543 264972 e [email protected] www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk 2 3 Shopping in a group Shopping in a group LHiecahrt foife thlde C Counattryh Sehodprpainlg Village The Shop at No9, The Close Heart of the Country is the original rural The Shop at No.9 is a quaint and unique gift shopping village. Visitors can enjoy lunch in emporium positioned opposite Lichfield courtyards surrounded by flourishing fauna and Cathedral. Come and explore our treasure chest gardens, take a relaxing stroll through woodland, of hand-picked goods and one-of-a-kind gifts and shop in peace. There is a large free car park including beautiful products for the home, with disabled parking on site. Groups and locally produced treats to tickle your taste buds, coaches are always welcome. and high quality souvenirs. Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 5pm Open Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm Sunday 12 noon - 5pm t 01543 481612 e [email protected] t 01543 306150 e [email protected] www.heartofthecountryvillage.com www.lichfield-cathedral.org Tudor Row Shops Lichfield Markets Step back in time along Lichfield’s Tudor Row Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (except and find a secret gem tucked away behind the Spring Bank Holiday Tuesday) Lichfield’s Market Tudor of Lichfield on Bore Street. Tudor Row has square comes alive with the buzz of the a selection of 12 individual shops selling a variety flourishing traditional markets, with established of gifts and treats in a unique and charming market traders, selling a wide variety of quality setting not to be missed. items and fresh produce at value-for-money For a refreshing break call into the Tudor of prices. A must for entertaining coach parties Lichfield (see page 7). and groups. Open Various times Open Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 9am -4pm t 01543 263951 e [email protected] .uk t 01543 309853 e [email protected] www.tudorrow.com www.lichfield.gov.uk Arthur Price Lichfield Farmers’ Markets Visit the UK’s largest cutlery factory shop, with Every first Thursday of the month (except an unrivalled choice of fine cutlery and gifts, at January). A great visit for groups is our popular prices you won’t find anywhere else! Free onsite Farmers’ Market situated in the Market square parking with coaches welcome. Don’t miss our in the centre of the city. Offering a wide selection joint group visits, a tour of Lichfield Cathedral of fresh tempting produce – locally grown, baked followed by a presentation and shopping brewed or pickled! Plus art and craft stalls and experience at Arthur Price. Please note the seasonal demonstrations. factory shop is on the first floor. Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Saturdays 10am - 5pm Open First Thursday of the month 9am -3pm t 01543 267324 e [email protected] t 01543 309853 e [email protected] www.arthurprice.com www.lichfield.gov.uk Curborough Hall Farm Countryside Centre Plant Plot Garden Centre With plentiful free car parking and room for The Plant Plot Garden Centre is the ideal stop off coaches, the Countryside Centre has a lovely for your coach group. Our charming traditional range and mixture of businesses selling products nursery and award-winning coffee shop is such as antiques, furniture and bespoke gifts.
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