Lichfield

Bit of a cloudy start, although not cold. After the usual breakfast we went to the site information point to pick up a few leaflets. After a nice hot shower in the nicely appointed shower block, we decided a trip to nearby city of Lichfield was the order of the day. After parking in the long stay car park, only £4 for all day parking, we embarked on the short walk to the impressive Lichfield Cathedral.

It is the only medieval English cathedral with three spires. The cathedral is dedicated to St Chad and Saint Mary. Its internal length is 113 metres (370 feet), and the breadth of the nave is 21m (68'). The central spire is 77m (252') high and the western spires are about 58m (190'). Built from sandstone from a quarry on the south side of Lichfield. The walls of the nave lean outwards slightly, due to the weight of stone used in the ceiling vaulting; some 200–300 tons of which was removed during renovation work to prevent the walls leaning further. It was a bit of a damp day with intermittent drizzly spells which didn't amount to much. On the way back to the van we decided to try the “Chasegate” Fayre and Square pub for tea. Very nice it was too. Had a pleasant evening chill. It started to rain about 10pm and rained heavily all night.