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Lichfield Group Travel Guide GROUP TRAVEL GUIDE A PLACE FOR HERITAGE 04 A PLACE FOR BROWSING 06 A PLACE FOR LEISURE 08 WELCOME TO LICHFIELD A PLACE FOR CULTURE 09 A PLACE FOR HOSPITALITY 10 PLAN YOUR VISIT 11 GROUP ITINERARIES 11 Lichfield is a vibrant and historic city, located in the heart of Staffordshire, just north of Birmingham. Perfectly located, Lichfield is easily accessible by road, rail and air. Whether you are planning to visit for a few hours or stay for longer, the city and surrounding area has something to offer every group. A PLACE TO ENJOY... HERITAGE BROWSING LEISURE CULTURE HOSPITALITY FESTIVALS THE PERFECT LOCATION Lichfield and the surrounding district the UK’s year round centre of There is so much to see and do in Lichfield – offer a fantastic array of places to remembrance, Chasewater Railway, one visit is never enough. Lichfield is visit and stay for groups. a great place to visit for those located in the heart of the UK, and just a In the city centre you will find the only who love steam, which is close to short drive from... medieval three spired Cathedral in the Chasewater Country Park, perfect UK, historic museums, beautiful parks, for a relaxing stroll. a wide range of unique independent For those seeking a little retail BIRMINGHAM 30 mins shops and boutiques that sit alongside therapy, why not visit the Heart WARWICK 45 mins well known high street names. You’ll of the Country Shopping Village STRATFORD UPON AVON 1 hour be spoilt for choice with the fabulous or the Arthur Price factory shop SHEFFIELD 1 hour 30 mins LAKE DISTRICT range of cafés, pubs, bars and for fine cutlery and inspired OXFORD 1 hour 40 mins restaurants offering a great range of gifts? Curborough Hall Farm and mouth-watering dishes. Whether you Countryside Centre also offers MANCHESTER 1 hour 40 mins MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL SHEFFIELD fancy a morning coffee, pub lunch or shopping in a rural setting. BRISTOL 2 hours late night drinks, there’s something for There are many more attractions LIVERPOOL 2 hours LICHFIELD all tastes. in and around Lichfield District for BIRMINGHAM LONDON 2 hours 30 mins STRATFORD UPON AVON Take a short drive out of the city you to visit, as well as a varied and LAKE DISTRICT 3 hours 30 mins OXFORD and explore the surrounding area of exciting events programme. Visit BRISTOL LONDON Lichfield District, where you will find www.visitlichfield.co.uk for more Drive times are approximate. the National Memorial Arboretum – information. 02 03 A PLACE FOR A PLACE A PLACE FOR A PLACE Lichfield has a rich and varied history, with NATIONAL MEMORIAL Georgian buildings including Samuel Johnson CE FOR CE PLA A FOR CE PLA A A PLACE FOR A PLACE FOR A PLACE FOR BirthplaceA PLA andCE Erasmus FOR Darwin House, to the ARBORETUM stunning mediaeval Lichfield Cathedral. The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK’s The area comes alive as you explore, with year-round centre of Remembrance. The HERITAGE inspiring sites such as the National Memorial expansive 150-acre site is centrally located HERITAGE Arboretum, the Roman site of Letocetum and in Staffordshire. The Arboretum features over Staffordshire Regiment Museum. 380 thought-provoking memorials, nestled LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL amongst maturing woodland. Discover over 1300 years of history in the only T 01283 245143 three-spired mediaeval Cathedral in the UK. E [email protected] A visit to Lichfield Cathedral opens up a world www.thenma.org.uk of history and culture including mediaeval wall Croxall Road, Alrewas, DE13 7AR paintings, ancient treasures and much more. T 01543 306100 E [email protected] STAFFORDSHIRE www.lichfield-cathedral.org REGIMENT MUSEUM The Close, Lichfield City Centre, WS13 7LD A family friendly, military museum, showcasing over 300 years of history of the local regiment. SAMUEL JOHNSON Displays include an outdoor WWI trench BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM system, air raid shelters, military vehicles, Discover the life and times of Samuel Johnson, uniforms, weapons, medals and the country’s author of the Dictionary of the English Language. only ‘Warrior’ armoured vehicle themed, Five floors of displays in a beautiful 18th century children’s play area. historic house, with entertaining guided tours T 01543 434394 and talks available for group visits. www.staffordshireregimentmuseum.com T 01543 264972 DMS Whittington, Lichfield, WS14 9PY E [email protected] www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk Breadmarket Street, Lichfield City Centre, WS13 6LG LETOCETUM – ROMAN SITE The village of Wall, located just outside of ERASMUS DARWIN HOUSE the city, houses the remains of the important An independent, accredited Museum, once Roman staging post and settlement, including the family home of doctor, inventor and poet, mansio (Roman inn) and bathhouse. Erasmus Darwin. The house showcases the Take time to visit the museum and browse breadth of his interests and achievements the artefacts. which laid the foundations for his grandson, E [email protected] evolutionary biologist Charles. www.wallromansitefriendsofletocetum.co.uk T 01543 306260 Watling Street, Wall, Lichfield, WS14 0AW E [email protected] www.erasmusdarwin.org Beacon Street, Lichfield City Centre, SW 13 7AD 04 For many more attractions go to visitlichfield.co.uk 05 A PLACE FOR A PLACE A PLACE FOR A PLACE Lichfield is the perfect place for ARTHUR PRICE browsing. Take a relaxing walk around the city streets and treat A PLACE FOR FACTORY SHOP yourself at one of the unique gift Arthur Price Factory shop, just a short drive shops, boutiques, or your favourite out of the city centre, is the largest cutlery BROWSING high street stores. Just a short drive shop in the UK, with a team of knowledgeable BROWSING from the city, you will also find a rural staff offering their expertise. Choose from a shopping village, factory shop and selection of Arthur Price ranges, other leading countryside centre. brands and some discounted lines. The shop also offers a selection of gifts for all the family. T 01543 267324 LICHFIELD E [email protected] www.arthurpriceinlichfield.co.uk ONE VISIT IS Britannia Way, Lichfield, WS14 9UY NEVER ENOUGH THREE SPIRES CITY CENTRE SHOPPING SHOPPING CENTRE With its historic streets and modern HEART OF THE COUNTRY Located in the heart of Lichfield shopping centre, Lichfield City SHOPPING VILLAGE City Centre, Three Spires Shopping Centre offers a unique shopping Centre offers a selection of High experience. Find a rare gift Just 2 miles south of Lichfield on the A38, Street shops, that sit alongside a in one of our many charming Heart of the Country Shopping Village is a great selection of independent independent shops, discover collection of converted 19th century farm antique shops, jewellers, antiquarian stores. buildings, now home to individual shops and booksellers, music shops and boutiques as well as restaurants. A lovely T 01543 417413 delicatessens. Enjoy the hustle www.threespireslichfield.com place to spend a few enjoyable hours Gresley Row, Lichfield City Centre, and bustle of the market on a either browsing, shopping or just enjoying WS13 6JF Tuesday, Friday and Saturday or the friendly atmosphere. treat yourself at one of our high T 01543 481612 street stores. E [email protected] T 01543 251713 www.heartofthecountryvillage.com www.lichfieldbid.co.uk London Road, Swinfen, Lichfield, WS14 9QR CURBOROUGH HALL FARM COUNTRYSIDE CENTRE Come and explore the Countryside Centre, where you will find a great choice of local, independent retailers selling furniture, gifts and antiques, a tearoom, beauticians, farm shop, garden centre, The Cheese, Gin & Ale Barn, and more. T 01543 262595 E [email protected] www.curboroughcountrysidecentre.com Watery Lane, Lichfield, WS13 8ES 06 For many more attractions go to visitlichfield.co.uk 07 A PLACE FOR A PLACE A PLACE FOR A PLACE A short walk from the city centre, you’ll find Browse exhibitions and art galleries Lichfield’s beautiful historic parks. A short drive in and around the city. Enjoy live CE FOR CE PLA A FOR CE PLA A A PLACE FOR A PLACE FOR A PLACE FOR A PLACE FORFOR CE fromPLA the A city, experienceFOR theCE thrillingPLA ridesA at FOR CE entertainmentPLA A at theFOR award-winningCE PLA A A PLACE FOR A PLACE FOR Drayton Manor Theme Park, and explore the Lichfield Garrick Theatre, or choose 15 acre zoo. Amble along the canal at Fradley from the programme of events at LEISURE Junction or enjoy the fresh air at Chasewater the Hub at St Mary’s, a stunning CULTURE Country Park. multi-use arts and heritage centre. BEACON PARK Dating back to the late 1800s, Beacon Park is set in more than 70 acres of beautiful formal gardens. With stunning walks and fascinating LICHFIELD GARRICK THE HUB AT ST MARY’S wildlife, perfect for an afternoon stroll. THEATRE AND STUDIO The Hub at St Mary’s is a multi-use T 01543 308867 The Lichfield Garrick is a thriving arts and heritage venue, located E [email protected] theatre in the city centre. With a inside St Mary’s, situated in the heart www.lichfieldhistoricparks.co.uk/beacon-park wide variety of entertainment to of the city centre on the Market Swan Road, Lichfield City Centre, WS13 6QZ suit all – from comedy to drama, Square. Relax in the coffee shop and tribute acts to opera and ballet admire the stunning architecture and a spectacular Christmas and stained glass windows, browse DRAYTON MANOR pantomime each year. the gallery and exhibition space. THEME PARK T 01543 412121 Check out the website for full listings E helen.cunningham@ of the Arts Programme. Create fun family memories when you visit lichfieldgarrick.com T 01543 256611 Drayton Manor Park. With over 100 rides and www.lichfieldgarrick.com E [email protected] attractions, including a 15 acre zoo and Castle Dyke, Lichfield City Centre, www.thehubstmarys.co.uk Europe’s only Thomas Land, there’s something WS13 6HR St Mary’s in the Market Square, for everyone.
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