We welcome group visits throughout the year, but, as the Cathedral gets very busy, these do need to be booked in. The Visitors' Centre handles this and is anxious to make your visit as interesting and enjoyable as possible.

The Life of Lichfield Cathedral In order to fit in with such things as worship and organ practice, Guided Tours are, normally, arranged between 10.00am and 12.00pm, and 2.00pm and 4.00pm. Tours at other times are possible but could be subject to some disruption! Evening tours are available by special arrangement.

Standard tours introduce the visitor to the long history of the Cathedral, highlight some of its more important moments, and visit the main places of interest. Cost: £5.00 adults and £3.00 for school children. You should allow at least one and a quarter hours for your tour.

Special tours give a briefer introduction to the Cathedral and then our specially trained guides provide in-depth insight into the topic of your choice. Cost from £7.00 per adult. The special tour topics include:

• Cathedral Treasures
• The Library and Manuscripts
• The Stained Glass and/or Monuments
• The Life of Saint Chad
• Cathedral Worship through the Centuries
• A Walk through the Centuries in the Close

Evening Tours
Summer: Standard Evening Tours cost £6.50.
Winter: For details of winter tours including candlelit tours, please contact Jo Burkinshaw.

Designing a Programme
For your convenience we have designed several all-inclusive packages which offer your group private pre-booked catering to coincide with your tour and the use of the Visitors' Centre as a base for your party.

Tour Package Example
The Afternoon Tea Tour (minimum number of 12 people).

• Allow 3 hours: Welcome; Standard Tour; Afternoon Tea (menu of your choice). Cost on application.
• Evensong at 5.30pm

Catering
In addition lunch and evening meals can be provided through Chapters Restaurant and Coffee Shop at an agreed price.

Booking
When you have chosen a date (preferably with an alternative, in case we are very busy!), select the package tour you would like and contact Jo Burkinshaw for bookings.