The Cathedral's popular candlelit tours continue through the winter, and dates are now available for 2009.

The experience includes a fully guided tour by expert leaders showing you round this historic building, and the opportunity to experience the Cathedral as medieval people saw it—by candlelight.

‘St George and Dead Soldier' painting on display at Lichfield Cathedral

Lichfield Cathedral will be the venue for artist Scott Norwood's exhibition of the painting St George and Dead Soldier between October 31st and November 12th. The painting will be on display throughout this period from 7.30am until 6.15pm and entrance to the Cathedral and this exhibition is free of charge.

‘Good Grief / Bald Statements' - an exhibition by Jean Parker on display at Lichfield Cathedral

Jean Parker's exhibition of powerful sculptures will be on display at Lichfield Cathedral between October 31st and November 12th. Jean presents a body of work that reflects upon a period of illness and medical treatments and Jean's desire to work within a range of feelings and emotions that she experienced during this time. The exhibition was born as a reflection of Jean Parker's own experience of cancer.

Parents and Choir-trainers should note that for boys aged around 7 to 9 there Chorister Auditions on Saturday 7 February 2009.

For more information, contact Lesley Bannister at the Cathedral School by phoning 01543 306168 or by This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Celebrate the joys of Advent and Christmas at Lichfield Cathedral. The “What's On” page on this website has details of the services and other events.

The Christmas Leaflet 2008 (click to download) also has full details of Advent and Christmas events at the Cathedral.

Dine in the splendid medieval surroundings of Lichfield Cathedral at the Patrons' Annual Dinner

Lichfield Cathedral is delighted to announce that the fifth Patrons Annual Dinner will be held on Friday 3rd October 2008 at Lichfield Cathedral.

The Dinner is a prestigious, black-tie event that begins with a drinks reception in the Cathedral Transepts. A dinner of four courses (with wines) is then served in the Nave. The after-dinner guest speaker this year will be Professor Michelle Brown, FSA, Professor of Medieval Manuscript studies at the University of London. Among the major exhibits Michelle has curated are the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Lichfield Gospels for the British Library in 2003.  Michelle has a deep and enduring affection for Lichfield Cathedral, a passion for her subject and a great talent for after-dinner speaking. She certainly makes history interesting and entertaining.