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# Lichfield Cathedral offering people the chance to spend a free day at the beach this summer
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-cathedral-offering-people-the-chance-to-spend-a-free-day-at-the-beach-this-summer/
- Published: 2022-07-15T08:12:46.000Z
- Updated: 2022-07-15T08:12:54.000Z
- Description: People in Lichfield will soon be able to feel the sand between their toes – despite being miles from the sea.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:11, News

People in Lichfield will soon be able to feel the sand between their toes – despite being miles from the sea.

Lichfield Cathedral will play host to an outdoor beach on the West Front from 23rd July to 31st August.

It is part of a ‘Your Cathedral’ theme running throughout the year to encourage more people to visit the historic site.

The Very Rev’d Adrian Dorber, Dean of Lichfield, said:

> “As Britain’s most landlocked cathedral, we want to bring an unfamiliar landscape to Lichfield – a beach on the West Front.  
>  
> “We know there’s something wonderful about having your feet on the beach. It’s deeply relaxing just to have the time to sit in a deckchair and feel the sun on your face.  
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> “Our invitation is to come to a sacred place but come and relax and be playful. The beach will be open daily.  
>  
> “As everyone’s cash continues to be squeezed, I’m delighted that it will be free.”  
>  
> The Very Rev’d Adrian Dorber, Dean of Lichfield

For more information visit [www.lichfield-cathedral.org/beach](http://www.lichfield-cathedral.org/beach?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).

The leader of Lichfield District Council, Cllr Doug Pullen, said:

> “The cathedral’s beach is set to be a very popular visitor attraction over the summer, and we are delighted to support it.  
>  
> “If you can’t get to the seaside, it will offer the perfect opportunity to kick your shoes off and relax with family and friends with the sand between your toes.  
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> “I look forward to visiting the beach and hope people will enjoy themselves at this fantastic holiday facility outside our beautiful cathedral.”  
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> Cllr Doug Pullen, Lichfield District Council

A climbing wall will also return each Saturday during the school holidays. For bookings and more information: [www.lichfield-cathedral.org/climb](http://www.lichfield-cathedral.org/climb?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk)

There will also be a week of free children’s activities from 13th August and, a weeklong summer school from 22nd to 26th August. To book onto the summer school and for more information contact: [summerschool@lichfieldcathedralschool.com](mailto:summerschool@lichfieldcathedralschool.com).