Lichfield

I arrived into Lichfield early afternoon on this glorious sunny spring day. I took a stroll to St. Chads to have a look around while it was nice. I leafed through the visitor book and it seems I’m the first to make an entry this year stating I’m beginning the Two Saints Way.

I found St. Chads infamous well and thought of dipping my feet in, however the water didn’t look too inviting.

I then followed the banks of a small lake to the cathedral where I saw the man himself. The masonry work in the red sandstone to this gothic style building is exquisite.

Apparently the cathedral is one of only three in England that has three spires and the only one of the three that is medieval.

Being Easter Sunday, the city is very quiet enabling me to enjoy the sights with no crowds. Along the walls are stone sculptures, tall stained glass windows and an elaborately decorated font.

I had look around the centre, (which is very small for a city) to grab a bite to eat, followed by a quick pint at the king’s head before check-in at my lodgings for the night.

I dumped my bag in my room and changed into my ‘town’ shirt, ready to search for another watering hole and scout out somewhere for dinner. (Got to get the calories in ready for tomorrow – well that’s my excuse)