Lichfield Cathedral is now inviting applicants for the post of Spire Climb Facilitator (to start immediately). The successful applicant will join the staff of this historic building and escort visitors on tours of the tower of the Cathedral.

Closing date: Wednesday 16 July 2008.

Climb to the top of the spire of Lichfield Cathedral! We are delighted to offer the public chance to climb the main Spire on Medieval Market day (Saturday 5th July). Only 160 steps to the best view in the West Midlands!

Tickets cost just £5 – for more information just ask at the Welcome Desk on the day or call the ‘Spire Climb’ enquiry line on 01543 306121.

A new website for the Lichfield Centre of Christian Studies (LCCS) has now been launched. LCCS is a partnership between the Diocese of Lichfield, Lichfield Cathedral and Staffordshire University, and chiefly serves as a centre for theological education, offering an MA course and hosting one-off Lecture Days on a variety of Christian subjects. The Centre is also involved in the Lichfield Unplugged project, which is investigating how wireless technology might be used in Lichfield Cathedral.

It's what's inside that counts!

It is business as usual at Lichfield Cathedral - despite a new appearance this week. Following the launch of Lichfield Inspires by Royal Patron, His Royal Highness, the Duke of Gloucester on 30th April of this year, contractors move-in this week to commence work on this ‘once-in-a-century’ project.

Scaffolding, hoardings, work compounds and a viewing platform will start to be erected from Wednesday 28th May, which will of course mean a drastic alteration to the building's external appearance. Despite this, visitors can expect very little disruption during a visit to the Cathedral and should not be deterred from exploring this national treasure during the summer months. 

FIRST FOR THE 1ST – LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL MARKS NEW ROYAL MAIL STAMP WITH CELEBRATION TOURS AND MUSIC

May 13th saw the launch of Royal Mail’s ‘Cathedral’ stamps, a series of 10 stamps featuring the UK’s best-loved Cathedrals. Lichfield Cathedral takes pride of place on the 1st class stamp, designed by Howard Brown.

In honour of this momentous occasion, Lichfield Cathedral invited visitors to come and see the Cathedral, and take one of its special ‘Stamp Celebration Tours’ during May.

His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester Launches InSpires Project at Lichfield Cathedral.

His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester (KG GCVO) took an inspirational tour around Lichfield Cathedral on April 30th 2008, when he launched officially the Lichfield Inspires project. The Duke, who is patron of Lichfield Inspires, was accompanied by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Mr James Hawley.