Lichfield & Tamworth

With delightful green spaces, award-winning eateries, and attractions to suit every taste, the historic districts of Lichfield and Tamworth are fantastic destinations for days out or short getaways.

Culture and heritage are at the heart of Lichfield, with the Garrick Theatre staging everything from stand-up comedy to acclaimed plays and West End shows, and the Lichfield Festival bringing the best of the arts to the city since 1982.

Lichfield Cathedral is one of the oldest places of Christian worship in Britain, while Erasmus Darwin House and the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum offer fascinating insights into the life and times of two of the city’s most famous sons.

Travel back in time to ancient battlefields at Tamworth Castle, where you can try old armour and weaponry on for size and hear tales of knights, princesses and dragons.

And you can follow in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth I and browse the unique memorabilia at The Peel Collection and Police Museum at Tamworth’s Middleton Hall.

There’s high-octane fun to get the adrenaline pumping at Drayton Manor Park, Tamworth Snowdome and NPF Bassett’s Pole, home to paintball, archery, quad-biking and more in stunning Staffordshire woodland.

Find urban green spaces at Lichfield’s Beacon Park, steeped in history and heritage, and the Tamworth Castle Pleasure Grounds, complete with fabulous Planet Walk.

Or head away from the hustle and bustle to the tranquil Blithfield Reservoir and Tameside Nature Reserve, where you’ll find lovely spots for a relaxing stroll or bike ride.

If you need some retail therapy, Lichfield’s medieval streets are lined with temptations of original boutiques, antique shops, and delicatessens, while Tamworth’s Ventura Park features some of the biggest names in retail.

Round off your visit at one of the best restaurants in Staffordshire, such as the Taste of Staffordshire Tea Room/Coffee Shop of the Year Pom’s Kitchen & Deli, or the Independent Restaurant of the Year, the Four Seasons Restaurant at Swinfen Hall Hotel.

Why not stay over and explore more of what Lichfield and Tamworth have to offer?

There are loads of great hotels in Lichfield and Tamworth, including Drayton Court Hotel, known for wonderful afternoon teas and respite from nearby Drayton Manor Park, the city centre luxury of Netherstowe House and the stylish boutique at St John’s House.