Available Events

Wednesday 27 September 18:00 | The Old Stables, The Close

What was it like to go to church in England five, six, or seven hundred years ago? The answer involves a surprising mixture of what we still do, and some practices that are quite unfamiliar and exotic to a modern churchgoer.

Nicholas Orme is emeritus professor of history at Exeter University and an emeritus lay canon of Truro Cathedral. He is the author of thirty books including Medieval Children, Medieval Pilgrimage, and The History of England's Cathedrals.

Tickets £10
 

Wednesday 4 October at 7:30pm

Environmentalist Chris Baines shares his passion for reviving wildlife across land and sea.  He will also be signing copies of the newly revised edition of his best-selling book RHS Companion to Wildlife Gardening. 

To be followed by refreshments, donations welcome.

Free entry but please book tickets to help plan for this event.
Tickets may be booked along with purchase of the book for £25 (collected on the evening).
 

Dates throughout the year 

Climb the spiral staircase to see one of the Cathedral’s best loved treasures, the Library, for yourself and explore some of our fascinating collection.

In 2023 we investigate ‘Journeys and Exploration’, a chance to discover how our understanding of the world and local area has changed through the centuries.

Take a journey from Staffordshire around the globe, delve into beautifully illustrated map-books and charts, and uncover insights from James Cook’s voyages.

Tickets £18
You must be able to climb 35 spiral steps to take part in this tour. Limited seating is available in the library and participants should be prepared to stand for the duration of the tour. 

Sunday 22 October 2023 at 7pm

Join us as Lichfield’s award-winning wind band take us on a musical journey around the world beneath “Gaia”, Luke Jerram’s stunning 7m sculpture of the Earth.

The City of Lichfield Concert Band was founded over 100 years ago and continues to entertain with a variety of genres such as pop, swing and classical, all performed by its 50-member strong ensemble of local musicians.  In April 2023 the band performed at the finals of the National Concert Band Festival at the Royal Northern College Of Music Manchester and received a platinum award.

Tickets from £12 (Band A tickets nearest to performance area)
No concessions
All proceeds help support the work of Lichfield Cathedral

Note when booking a wheelchair space: book all members of your party together, and we will ensure seats are reserved adjacent to the wheelchair space.