Discover Lichfield in 24 Hours – A City Break Worth Staying For

Lichfield is a beautiful cathedral city with plenty to explore. Browse independent shops, visit historic attractions and museums, or enjoy the many welcoming pubs, restaurants and bars.

There’s even more reason to visit, as Lichfield has proudly retained its Purple Flag accreditation. This recognises the city as a safe, welcoming and vibrant destination for an evening out.

A city that comes alive day and night

Purple Flag is an internationally recognised accreditation, similar to the Blue Flag award for beaches. It celebrates towns and cities that offer a diverse, enjoyable and well-managed evening and night-time experience, with a focus on safety and visitor wellbeing.

For Lichfield, retaining this accreditation is fantastic recognition of everything that makes our city special.

Make a night of it and stay in the heart of Lichfield

If you're planning a visit, why not make the most of everything the city has to offer with an overnight stay?

Both The Cathedral Hotel and The George Hotel offer a convenient base right in the heart of Lichfield city centre. With pubs, restaurants, independent shops, museums and historic attractions all within easy walking distance, you can leave the car behind and enjoy exploring at your own pace.

Whether you're planning a couples' getaway, a catch-up with friends or simply fancy discovering somewhere different, staying overnight gives you the opportunity to enjoy Lichfield from morning through to evening.

Discover our 24 Hours in Lichfield itinerary

To help you make the most of your stay, we've put together a handy 24 Hours in Lichfield itinerary, packed with ideas and suggestions to help you discover the best of our city.

From exploring our museums and cathedral through to browsing independent shops, our itinerary gives you a taste of what you can fit into a day and evening in Lichfield.

Where can you pick up your itinerary?

Simply collect your copy from reception at our sister hotel at The George Hotel.  

Come and discover Lichfield for yourself

With its rich history, lovely places to eat and drink and its Purple Flag recognition, Lichfield is a wonderful destination for a short break.

So why not book a stay at The Cathedral Hotel or The George Hotel, pick up your 24 Hours in Lichfield guide and discover just how much this charming Staffordshire city has to offer?