Local authority district in Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.69, -1.77 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 15 10 |
Lichfield is a local government district in the north of Staffordshire, centred on the small cathedral city after which it is named. The district includes the city itself, towns such as Burntwood and a wide rural hinterland of villages, farmland and green belt, so it combines a compact historic centre with extensive countryside.
Its identity is shaped by the three-spired Lichfield Cathedral and a long history visible in Georgian streets, civil‑war episodes and local museums; the city is also the birthplace of Samuel Johnson. Cultural life is lively for a district of its size, with an annual arts festival, regular markets and heritage attractions that attract visitors from the surrounding region.
Economically the area is mixed - local retail, professional services and light industry sit alongside a substantial commuter population, helped by good rail links to Birmingham and London. Residents prize the combination of community amenities, historic character and easy access to green spaces nearby, including the heathland of Cannock Chase, making it a popular place to live for families and commuters alike.