lichfield cathedral

Lichfield cathedral is well worth a visit. Impressive building inside and out. Lovely setting. On display is a copy of an old Gospel from the Anglo Saxon era.

Such a beauty with the architectural genius. If you are lucky enough to be visiting this splendid city then definitely visit Lichfield cathedral!

Visiting the cathedral was one of our main reasons for our Lichfield stay and we weren't disappointed. It is a great visit to a wonderful building with volunteers on site who were so friendly and helpful to add to our experience.

To have such a treasure on the doorstep is a real treat and constant pleasure. Always a delight to visit.

Wow! Having visited Notre Dame, St. Mark's Basilica and St. Paul's in recent years, what a joy to discover that in Lichfield (stopping off en route elsewhere) is one of the most beautiful cathedrals not just in Britain but in Europe. The architecture and stained glass are phenomenal and the atmosphere is tranquil yet majestic. The Cathedral region of the city is similar to Exeter's, both out the hoards of people and bars and cafes around it. This means peace and tranquility for the visitor. Take your time, wander around and marvel at its splendour.

The positives: a nice friendly welcome from a couple of ladies with information, and a very interesting place full of wonders to see.However, I do think that places that forbid photography unless you buy a permit are shooting themselves in the foot. I did not like the idea of being forced to pay to do something so natural to being on holiday, and as not being able to take photographs lessened my experience of the place, I felt less inclined to pay the rather large donation they ask of each visitor.If they allowed free photography, then asked for a donation at the end for the upkeep one would have felt it a much more positive experience.

I have visited the Cathedral many times. It is now looking even more stunning since the restored stained glass was put back

As I am a resident of Lichfield I look upon this wonderful Cathedral frequently, and love to walk around the inside when possible. It is overwhelming and peaceful at the same time, well worth a visit along side this lovely city.

A lovely French style Gothic cathedral, beautifully proportioned, home to the famous Herkenrode glass, newly- restored, and to the St Chad Gospel and Saxon Angel, both 8th century. Also has some of the Staffordshire Hoard. Set in a compact close with bookshop and cafe. Entry is FREE but donations requested. Mediaeval library can also be visited.

The Cathedral is such a Wonderful and interesting visit for people of all ages. In the heart of Lichfield City, just a short walk ( 3 minutes) from the shops. Peace, tranquility, history, architecture all in one place. I have visited the Cathedral many times and brought many friends and relatives to see it. Super place.

I love Lichfield Cathedral, a lovely place to visit, I went at Christmas, loved the carols and stories. A fantastic building - beautiful to look at

A friend and I visited the magnificent cathedral at Lichfield on a very wet day We were greeted warmly and given a leaflet to assist with our wandering.Beautiful stained glass windows delighted me. The cathedral has a long history and is a must see in LichfieldSurprisingly there was no charge but a number of donation boxes around. Running a cathedral costs a lot of money £5.50 per minute. After spending a good hour plus we were pleased to leave a donation

Beautiful calm cathedral with fascinating. museum display about St Chad and the Staffordshire Hoard. Just in the process of installing the newly cleaned stained glass windows which are amazing. Good cathedral shop in the square opposite the cathedral

Great place to see a 1000 years of our history. Try the cathedral cafe too for a very nice lunch. Very attractive statues adorn the outside of this one of our more attractive cathedrals.

Lichfield Cathedral is very beautiful, both inside and out. It sits in a lovely old close, not far from the cities two pools, and it's three spires dominate the skyline. The West end is a glory of stone carving and statues, and gives an eye opening sight of what to expect inside.Internally, the dimensions and sheer scale do not disappoint, with the gothic interior a riot of carving and mouldings. The stained glass is lovely, with the wonderfully restored and rehung Herenrode Glass so unusual, and now protected for decades after a restoration. The Chapter house is very interesting with its arcaded foot washing area, the St Chad Gospels and replicas of the Stafford Hoard, treasures found not far away.All around the interior of this marvellous building, there are items of great interest, each with a story to tell. The fabulous marble carving of the daughters of a Church official are some of the most precise and realistic statues I have ever seen! The small chapel where St Chad's head was shown to the faithful is tiny but lovely with new gilding to the stone work.The quire is quite open, with the wonderful carved Bishop's chair (Cathedra), misericord seats and inlaid tiles and mosaics adding to the opulence.We were fortunate to meet a guide who told us why the Cathedral appears to bend, and why the nave walls appear to slope outwords at the top,and other interesting facts about this wonderful building.Make sure to walk around the exterior and see the statue of Charles II, and the tombs set into the external walls.No charge to enter, but donation of £5 is expected. The shop inside was closed on our visit, but the other is across the Cathedral Close, and the tea rooms and garden are alongside.