Staffordshire district, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Lichfield

Lichfield is a town in Staffordshire district, Staffordshire, United Kingdom, home to about 32,877 people. Within 50 km by road there are 166 places to visit — 43 churches, 48 treks, 23 parks and 18 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bishop's Palace, Lichfield (1 km), Beacon Way (10 km) and Chasewater (11 km).

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Lichfield, Staffordshire
Lichfield, Staffordshire district, Staffordshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lichfield at a glance

Location
Staffordshire district, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 32,877
Coordinates
52.6815° N, 1.8255° W
Places within 50 km
166 (166 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for treks; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Lichfield

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lichfield: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Lichfield, by type

Churches near Lichfield

89 churches within 100 km of Lichfield. The closest is Bishop's Palace, Lichfield (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Lichfield

58 treks within 100 km of Lichfield. The closest is Beacon Way (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Lichfield

36 parks within 100 km of Lichfield. The closest is Drayton Manor Theme Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Lichfield

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lichfield. The closest is Tutbury Castle (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lichfield

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lichfield. The closest is Mons Hill (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mons Hill · viewpoint · Staffordshire · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Wychbury Hill · viewpoint · Staffordshire · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Bardon Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Walton Hill · viewpoint · Staffordshire · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Altar Stones · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Ulverscroft Valley · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~47 km · Must-see

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Museums near Lichfield

15 museums within 100 km of Lichfield. The closest is Statfold Barn Railway and Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lichfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lichfield
  2. 1 km Bishop's Palace, Lichfield · palace, Derby
  3. 9 km Beacon Way · trek, Staffordshire
  4. 2 km Chasewater · lake, Staffordshire
  5. 4 km Clayhanger Common Walk · trek, West Midlands
  6. 22 km Church of St Editha · church, Derby
  7. 13 km Back to Lichfield

Plan a longer trip from Lichfield — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Lichfield

    All places near Lichfield by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Lichfield by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches89Bishop's Palace, Lichfield (1 km)
    Treks58Beacon Way (10 km)
    Parks36Drayton Manor Theme Park (14 km)
    Forts & heritage36Tutbury Castle (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints19Mons Hill (31 km)
    Museums15Statfold Barn Railway and Museum (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens10Middleton Lakes RSPB reserve (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs10Baitul Muqeet Mosque (19 km)
    Other attractions5Moseley Old Hall (24 km)
    Temples5Shree Geeta Bhawan (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4Chasewater (11 km)
    Buddhist sites2Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda (29 km)

    Lichfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lichfield?

    Bishop's Palace, Lichfield (palace, about 1 km), Beacon Way (trek, about 10 km), Chasewater (lake, about 11 km), Clayhanger Common Walk (trek, about 12 km), Church of St Editha (church, about 13 km), Four Commons Walk (trek, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lichfield?

    166 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 48 treks, 23 parks, 18 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Lichfield?

    Bishop's Palace, Lichfield, about 1 km by road; Church of St Editha (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest trek to Lichfield?

    Beacon Way, about 10 km by road; Clayhanger Common Walk (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lichfield?

    Drayton Manor Theme Park, about 14 km by road; Hednesford Park (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lichfield?

    Start in Lichfield, visit Bishop's Palace, Lichfield, then Beacon Way, then Chasewater, then Clayhanger Common Walk, then Church of St Editha, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lichfield?

    October to February for treks; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Lichfield

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lichfield’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lichfield on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.