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Things to see in Lichfield (United Kingdom): 46 places and when to go
Lichfield is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 46 places in and around it, mainly Temples (15), Nature (11), Wildlife (11). The best known are Lichfield Cathedral, Letocetum and Dromore Cathedral. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.6845, -1.8292
- Places
- 46 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (15) · Nature (11) · Wildlife (11) · History (9) · Food and drink (7) · Museums and art (4)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 80 km as the crow flies
What to see in Lichfield
The places in and around Lichfield, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Lichfield CathedralCathedral in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, UK137 m
- LetocetumRoman settlement3.6 km
- Dromore CathedralChurch building in Dromore, County Down, Northern Ireland345 km
- Tutbury CastleGrade I listed castle in Staffordshire, England, UK22 km
- St Mary's Church, HadleighGrade I listed church in Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, UK202 km
- All Saints Church, AlrewasChurch in Alrewas, Staffordshire, England, UK7.6 km
- St Chad's, Burton upon TrentChurch in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, UK20 km
- Old St Mary's, WalmerChurch in Walmer, Dover, Kent, England, UK275 km
- Castle RingHillfort in Staffordshire, England, UK7.9 km
- St Michael on Greenhill, LichfieldChurch in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, UK750 m
- Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn RidwareChurch in Mavesyn Ridware, Staffordshire, England, UK8.0 km
- Hoar Cross Hall19th-century country mansion situated near the villages of Hoar Cross and Hamstall Ridware, Staffordshire which is operated as a hotel and spa14 km
- Little Aston HallCountry house in Little Aston, Staffordshire, England, UK9.7 km
- Moxhull HallCountry House in Warwickshire, UK14 km
- Prescot Parish ChurchGrade I listed church in Prescot, Knowsley, Merseyside UK106 km
- St Mary's Church, TutburyChurch in Tutbury, Staffordshire, England, UK22 km
- St Modwen's, Burton upon TrentGrade I listed church in Burton, East Staffordshire, England, UK19 km
- St Chad's Church, HopwasGrade II listed church in Wigginton and Hopwas, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, UK7.5 km
- St Mark's Church, Great WyrleyChurch at Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, England13 km
- Church of the Holy Angels, Hoar CrossGrade I listed church in Hoar Cross, East Staffordshire, England, UK13 km
- Aston Manor Road Transport MuseumTransport museum in Aldridge, England10 km
- Beacon WayWalking path in the Midlands of England12 km
- Chetwynd BridgeBridge in Edingale, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, UK8.3 km
- Croxall LakesBody of water8.8 km
And the other 22, by what you come to do:
- History: Middleton Hall, Warwickshire
- Nature: Middleton Lakes RSPB reserve, Brewer's Drive Nature Area, Broad Meadow Local Nature Reserve, George's Hayes, Mill Lane Local Nature Reserve, Park Lime Pits Local Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite, Pelsall North Common Local Nature Reserve, Tameside Nature Reserve, Wryley & Essington Canal Local Nature Reserve
- Temples: St Paul's, Burton upon Trent
- Museums and art: Sinai Park House, Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
- Food and drink: Blythe Brewery, Blythe House Farm, Freedom Brewery, New Invention Brewey, The Backyard Brewhouse, The Beowulf Brewing Company, Tower Brewery
- With kids: National Forest Adventure Farm, Oak Tree Children's Farm
When to go to Lichfield
The best time to visit Lichfield is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:54
- FebPossible9:36
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:40
- MayBest time15:32
- JunBest time16:35
- JulBest time16:09
- AugBest time14:30
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:17
- NovBetter not8:23
- DecPossible7:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24. In April, 46 of the 46 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lichfield
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 80 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Atherstone28 places21 km
- Birmingham365 places24 km
- Stafford26 places24 km
- Derby66 places35 km
- Coventry89 places37 km
- Stoke-on-Trent68 places42 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lichfield?
The best known: Lichfield Cathedral, Letocetum, Dromore Cathedral, Tutbury Castle, St Mary's Church, Hadleigh. In all, 46 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lichfield?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24.
How do you get to Lichfield?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 80 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lichfield as the destination and these 46 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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