The Beach is back at Lichfield Cathedral this summer

Back by popular demand, the Beach has returned to Lichfield Cathedral this summer!

From Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September, there will be sand, decking, deck chairs, children’s activities, refreshments and more for the whole family to enjoy.

Everyone is invited to visit the Beach and enjoy the space. Borrow a deck chair for a while and put your feet up, build sandcastles with the kids, grab a drink and some snacks, and while away the day.

On selected dates you can also enjoy crafts, a magician and his circus, storytelling, trails, summer school & more!

What’s on this summer

Rhyming Bible on the Beach

Saturday 3 August 11:00-12:00
Saltmine Theatre Company presents Bob Hartman’s Rhyming Bible. Come along to this fast-paced and fun adaptation of legendary storyteller Bob Hartman’s highly acclaimed Rhyming Bible on The Beach at Lichfield Cathedral. Saltmine Theatre Company uses movement, music and lots of comedy to imaginatively bring biblical stories and characters to life.
This is a FREE performance, no need to book.

Sensory Explorers Trail 
Available every day during usual opening hours 
Pick up a trail from the Visitor Services desk and explore the Cathedral with all of your senses.

Footprint Scrapbook 
Available every day during usual opening hours 
Add your footprint to the scrapbook of visitors to the Cathedral alongside the Cathedral’s visiting elephants Staffie and Eternal Life and the Fox from the lightshow.

Magician & Circus Skills 
Tuesday 30 July & Thursday 29 August, 10:00-16:00 
Two fun-filled days at the start and end of the summer holidays. Be awe-inspired by ‘Magical Mayhem’ and his circus.

Chill Out Chapel 
Wednesdays in August, 10:00-15:00 
An area to relax, contemplate or play in view of the Beach and the rest of the Cathedral.

Storytelling Sessions 
Wednesdays in August, 11:00-12:30 
Join some storytelling with Christine Genders. 
Supported by Blakemore Foundation.

Footstep Fridays 
Fridays from 26 July – 30 August, 10:00-15:00 
Explore the stories of inspiring people through a small exhibition prepared by neurodivergent groups. Join  craft activities based on their life stories.

Children’s Champions 
Tuesday & Thursdays in August , 10:30-12:00 & 14:00-15:30 
Any questions, big or small, chat with the Cathedral’s Children’s Champions.