Attractions

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Erasmus Darwin House

Georgian home of Erasmus Darwin, Grandfather of Charles Darwin and leading doctor, scientist, botanist, inventor and poet of the 18th Century. Museum displays, interactive features and herb garden. Located in the idylic surroundings of Cathedral Close.

Letocetum Roman Site and Museum

Discover what Roman Britain was like at the remains of this important Roman staging post and settlement, including mansion (Roman Inn) and Bath House. Museum of local Roman archaeology is open on special days (see web site). National Trust owned/English Heritage Guardianship.

Lichfield Cathedral

Stunning Lichfield Cathedral is set within the beautifully serene Cathedral Close, and it’s a great place to visit for all the family. The 800 year old cathedral, is the third building on the site, and has a fascinating history.

Lichfield Heritage Centre

Walk through 2000 years of Lichfield's history. Varied and interesting exhibitions are displayed here.

National Memorial Arboretum

The National Memorial Arboretum’s is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance; a spiritually uplifting place which honours the fallen, recognises service and sacrifice, and fosters pride in our country. The Arboretum is part of The Royal British Legion family of charities. Set in 150 acres of...

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum

Discover the life and times of Samuel Johnson, England's greatest man of letters and famous wit. Follow the story of the young Samuel Johnson from his difficult childhood to national celebrity and Dictionary fame.

Shugborough Estate

Journey through the historic estate of Shugborough and discover a bygone era of costumed living history characters bringing the past to life. Shugborough, the UK’s only complete working historic estate is no ordinary stately home but a living, working experience of life as it was 200 years ago.

St John's Hospital And Chapel

The Hospital, a place of hospitality and now providing sheltered housing for retired people is one of the finest 15th Century brick buildings in the Country. Notable stained glass window by John Piper (1984). The Chapel is open to the public for quiet enjoyment.

Staffordshire Regiment Museum

The regimental museum and archive of the Staffordshire Regiment showing 300 years of history with galleries, live interpretation for groups, a reproduction WWI trench system and research facilities by appointment.