Popular attraction 'The Beach' will return to Lichfield Cathedral this summer.

Opening on Saturday 22 July, the beach will run until Sunday 3 September, providing seaside fun to families all summer long.

There will be sand, decking, deck chairs (available 10am - 5pm), children’s activities, refreshments and more. There is no charge to visit The Beach, with free children’s acitivites organised alongside it.

Every weekday during the school holidays from 10am - 12pm Lichfield Cathedral will be hosting a free Craft Club for children and big children alike. Each week will see a different activity with the opportunity to create artwork that will be on display in the Cathedral during the autumn installation: ‘Journey Through Creation.’ Children will be making light catchers from recycled materials, fish, feathers, clouds, and much more.

New for 2023, Lichfield Cathedral adds the water element to the Beach: Every Monday and Friday during the school holidays at 10:00-12:00 there will be water play on the West Front, perfect for families with younger children.

Also installed during the summer will be an art installation: Wellspring by Carolynn White. Wellspring will feature representations of water cascading and bursting from the Font, respresenting new life and refreshment for the body and soul. The artwork will be installed in the summer and added to with children’s creations during the Craft Club.

Find out more about Lichfield Cathedral and The Beach at lichfield-cathedral.org.