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# Historic city venues to open for free during Lichfield Heritage Weekend
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/historic-city-venues-to-open-for-free-during-lichfield-heritage-weekend/
- Published: 2013-09-17T08:30:51.000Z
- Updated: 2013-09-16T10:47:29.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Heritage, What's On, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:24

The history of the city will be open for all to see as Lichfield Heritage Weekend kicks in.

The event, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday (September 21 and 22) will see venues such as the City Cells, The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Lichfield Cathedral and Erasmus Darwin House throwing open their doors for free.

On the Saturday, the 17th century Dr Milley’s Hospital on Beacon Street, Lichfield Record Office in the Library and Lichfield Heritage Centre will also offer free entry.

[![The Visit Lichfield team](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/visit-lichfield-team-with-queen-of-hearts.jpg)](//lichfieldlive.co.uk/?attachment%5Fid=129638)

The Visit Lichfield team

At Lichfield Heritage Centre, costumed historical characters will be giving talks on their lives with the aid of hands-on artefacts.

Councillor Val Richards, Lichfield District Council’s Cabinet Member for Leisure, Communications & Tourism, said: “Every year more and more people join us to celebrate Lichfield’s rich history, and to enjoy visiting attractions and getting a glimpse of the city’s treasures.

“Many of the venues are running special events, tours and exhibitions over the two days, so make sure you join us.”

Samuel Johnson’s 304th birthday celebrations will be taking place on Saturday, from 10.30am to 4.30pm, at the Birthplace Museum on Market Street. The day will include a Georgian Jungle with tales, trails and puppet making, plus a free slice of cake while stocks last.

The Market Square will also offer plenty of free activities and entertainment on Saturday, including craft activities, a Bookworm Market Trail, face painting, live music and more.

A number of guided tours are being offered for just £1 as part of the weekend event. Erasmus Darwin House will take people on timed tours of the fascinating cellar on Saturday at 12 noon and 2pm.

Lichfield Cathedral is offering Tales through Time and Eternity tours at 11am and 2pm on Saturday and at 2pm on Sunday. Tickets can be booked by calling the Cathedral Bookshop on 01543 306150.

Visit Lichfield is also running Green Badge guided history walking tours on Saturday at 11.30am and 2.30pm. The tours need to be booked in advance by calling Lichfield Tourist Information Centre on 01543 256611.

For more information and a full list of events visit [www.visitlichfield.co.uk/heritageweekend](http://www.visitlichfield.co.uk/heritageweekend?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) or call 01543 256611.