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Places to Visit
Here are listed places near the parish which make good visits or days out.
In and around Lichfield
| Lichfield Heritage Centre |
| Discover “The Lichfield Story” through the Exhibits, Graphics, Displays and AV Presentations in our Exhibition which covers 2000 years of its fascinating history. |
| Address |
Contact Information |
| Market Square,
Lichfield,
WS13 6LG |
Tel:
256611
Website: Click here
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| Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum |
| The Grade 1 listed building contains a varied mix of displays, reconstructed rooms and audio-visual media. Visitors are taken through the colourful life and major achievements of Lichfield's most famous son, from troubled childhood, through literary obscurity and financial poverty, to world renown and success. |
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Contact Information |
Breadmarket Street,
Lichfield,
WS13 6LG
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Tel: 264972
Website: Click here
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| Lichfield Cathedral |
| One of the oldest places of Christian worship in Britain and the burial place of the Anglo Saxon missionary, St Chad. A medieval Cathedral with 3 spires in the heart of an historic City set in its own serene Close. |
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| The Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire |
Website: Click here
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| Beacon Park, Lichfield |
| Park for a leisurely walk, golf, children's play area, crazy golf, tennis, basketball. Refreshments and ice cream available. baby changing facility |
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| Beacon Park, Lichfield, WS13 6QZ |
For details : Click here
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| Curborough Craft Centre |
| One of the few remaining traditional craft centres in the West Midlands & Staffordshire. Based on a working farm at Curborough near Lichfield, Curborough has grown over the past years into a well known and thriving Craft & Antiques Centre. Over 22 Craft units and still growing, some of whom fully demonstrate their crafts |
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Watery Lane
(Off Eastern Avenue)
LICHFIELD,
Staffs. WS13 8ES
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Website: Click here
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| Friary Grange Leisure Centre |
| Family leisure centre offers a variety of facilities including a swimming pool, gym and aerobics studio, four squash courts and a sports hall, all available on a pay-as-you-go basis. |
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| Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7EU |
For details : Click here
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| King Edwards Leisure Centre |
| This modern centre offers a variety of indoor/outdoor facilities including a floodlit outdoor all weather synthetic pitch, squash courts and sports hall, all available on a pay-as-you-go basis. |
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| Kings Hill Road, Lichfield, WS14 9DE |
For details : Click here
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| National Memorial Arboretum |
| Located in the heart of the country, the National Memorial Arboretum comprises 150 acres of trees and memorials devoted to the concept of Remembrance. |
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| Croxall Road,
Alrewas,
Staffs, DE13 7AR |
Website: Click here
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In and around Tamworth
| Drayton Manor Park and Zoo |
| The UK’s best family theme park with kids rides, family fun, zoo, and thrill rides. |
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Contact Information |
nr Tamworth, Staffs
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Tel: 08708 725252
Website: Click here
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| Tamworth Snowdome |
| Indoor snow slope with real snow, with rental fleet of skis and snowboards and also has snowblades and toboggans for hire. |
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Contact Information |
Leisure island, River Drive, Tamworth.
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Tel: 08705 000011
Website: Click here
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| NAMCO Bowling |
| Tamworth's largest interactive entertainment venue. With 26 professional bowling lanes, two stylish bars, a health and fitness centre, Kids Kingdom Indoor Soft Play Area, cutting edge arcade entertainment and a night club. |
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Contact Information |
Castle Grounds , River Drive, Tamworth.
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Tel: 01827 68448
Website: Click here
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| Kingsbury Water Park |
Kingsbury Water Park has 15 lakes situated in over 600 acres of country park. Stroll along the surfaced paths, explore hidden corners, spot birds and wildlife, hire a bike, join an organised event or host your own event. Whatever your idea of a countryside visit is, you will find it at Kingsbury. Also steam train rides.
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Contact Information |
Bodymoor Heath Lane,
Bodymoor Heath
Sutton Coldfield,
B76 0DY |
Tel: 01827 872660
More details: Click here
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| Ash End Children's Farm |
| A family owned farm which has been operating as a Childrens Farm for over 25 years. Our aim is to provide an enjoyable and educational hands on experience for children of all ages. We are open to the general public and specialize in guided tours for school parties and play groups. |
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Contact Information |
Middleton Lane,
Middleton,
Nr. Tamworth,
Staffs, B78 2BL
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Tel: 0121 329 3240
Website: Click here
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| News and Events |
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Come and help us plant a tree!
We would like to invite you to the newly opened Swan Park to come and plant a tree.
For more detils please phone Clerk to the Council on 01543 450181
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Other News Headlines
A Youth Council for Whittington and Fisherwick?
Purchase of Glebe Land – great news - it's ours at last!
Read the latest Parish Council newsletter:
Newsletter August 2010
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Village Hall Committee Choir Concert & Supper in aid of Hall Funds
Saturday 18th September, Village Hall 7.30pm
Tickets £7.50 from Rosemary 432848
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Whittington Gardening Club - Colour from Bulbs All Year Round
Ingrid Millington
St Giles' Church
Tuesday 21st Sept 7.30pm
Cost £3 pp - All welcome!
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