Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lichfield travel guide

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With a population of 28,973, Lichfield is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lichfield to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Lichfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Boat Inn (Walsall Road Summerhill, nr Muckley Corner) and Pom's Kitchen & Deli (20-22 Bird Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Four Seasons at Swinfen Hall Hotel (Swinfen) and Dubberley Delicious (11 Tamworth Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Lichfield.

When to visit Lichfield

Lichfield in November
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lichfield in November
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lichfield

Plane

Although Lichfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 16 miles from Lichfield. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Lichfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lichfield, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Lichfield to London takes 3h 05m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £54 for a 3h 07m trip. Located 1.1 miles from the city centre, Lichfield Trent Valley is the busiest station in Lichfield. Another popular train station is Lichfield Shenstone, Wmidlands, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lichfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 109 miles from Lichfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lichfield using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Lichfield takes 84 miles and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Lichfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 16 miles from Lichfield. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Lichfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lichfield, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Lichfield to London takes 3h 05m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £54 for a 3h 07m trip. Located 1.1 miles from the city centre, Lichfield Trent Valley is the busiest station in Lichfield. Another popular train station is Lichfield Shenstone, Wmidlands, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lichfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 109 miles from Lichfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lichfield using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Lichfield takes 84 miles and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Lichfield

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lichfield

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lichfield

Most booked hotels in Lichfield

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New Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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The Cathedral Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Best Western Lichfield City Centre The George Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£82+
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The Belfry Hotel & Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£128+
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Birmingham North Moor Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£94+
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Lea Marston Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Lichfield

Hiring a car in Lichfield costs £31 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Lichfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.92 and £21.22. The most frequently booked car type in Lichfield is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lichfield costs £31 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Lichfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.92 and £21.22. The most frequently booked car type in Lichfield is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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