St Mary's in the Market Square, Lichfield - cafe, gift shop, museum

Welcome to St Mary’s in the Market Square, featuring a tourist information centre, cafe, gift shop, museum, photographic archive and more… set in the city’s Market Square at the heart the bustling shopping district.

Whether you are in Lichfield to marvel at its history and heritage, or simply for a good old shopping trip, why not take a rest stop at our ground-floor coffee shop for a revitalising cup of tea, slice of cake, light sandwich or a delicious lunch.

And, while you are with us have a browse in our gift shop featuring charming gifts and local crafts – the perfect souvenir of your visit or a gift for a friend or family member, or even for yourself!

Upstairs our museum tells the story of 2000 years of Lichfield’s history and features a varied mix of displays, exhibitions, and video presentations to take visitors on a journey through time. See the beautiful displays of silver from the city, diocese and Staffordshire Regiment and view The Staffordshire Millennium Embroideries, a unique representation of a thousand years of Staffordshire’s history.

To take a more personal look at life in Lichfield, spend some time browsing our collection of over 6000 photographs and negatives of Lichfield’s social history, or for those with a head for heights come and see the beautiful views of the city from the spire viewing platform*.

Whatever, whenever, you can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome at St Mary's in the Market Square. Come and discover it for yourself!

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