Proms goers are being urged to reserve their prime seating at tables ahead of this year’s Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park, which is on Saturday 4 September 2021. Organised by Lichfield District Council, Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park brings thousands of people together from across the region to enjoy an evening of music, picnicking and… Read more »
Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park is back with a bang!
Supporters launch the event to end the summer in style, which will take place on Saturday 4 September. Back for 2021, Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park promises to be an evening of live music, picnics, singing and flag waving, topped off with a fireworks finale. Now in its 22nd year, the line-up will see children’s… Read more »
Floating bird islands set sail at Stowe Pool
Wildfowl, including ducks, moorhens, geese and swans can now use an extra three floating islands that have been launched at Stowe Pool in Lichfield. Lichfield District Council’s parks team has installed three floating islands at Stowe Pool, which brings the pool’s bird islands to six. However, these three islands are different having been designed to… Read more »
Johnson’s Willow will live on
The fifth incarnation of an historic tree at Stowe Pool in Lichfield will be planted later this year. Lichfield District Council and the Johnson Society have been working together to make sure a significant tree in Lichfield, called Johnson’s Willow, is regrown as the current tree reaches the end of its life. The tree grows… Read more »
Pat Collins funfair postponed
Sadly a popular Bank Holiday family fun event in Beacon Park has been postponed due to weather. Funfair operator Pat Collins was due to host its first post-lockdown family fun event in Lichfield’s Beacon Park this Bank Holiday weekend. However, a site inspection following the unseasonal heavy rain means the fair can’t go ahead and… Read more »
Beacon Park launches free audio tour
Visitors to Beacon Park can now download a free audio tour to find out fascinating facts when visiting this Lichfield Historic Park. Lichfield District Council is proud to launch a new historical audio tour of Beacon Park. Narrated by Sue Baird, a former Visit Lichfield tour guide, the self-guided audio tour includes insights on how… Read more »
It’s game, set & match as Tennis For Free returns to Beacon Park
Free coach-led tennis sessions will make a welcome return to Beacon Park in Lichfield this Sunday. Tennis For Free is starting up again at Beacon Park on Sunday 25 April 2021, after Government restrictions were eased to allow outdoor sports. Tennis For Free is a charity that aims to encourage more participation in the sport…. Read more »
Two trees at Beacon Park to be replaced
A beech tree and a lime tree in Beacon Park will be felled this month after an inspection highlights concerns with their long-term health. After carrying out a health check of the trees in Beacon Park, an external tree inspector has instructed Lichfield District Council to remove two of its larger trees within six months… Read more »
Beacon Park’s Halloween puzzle trail
Children are invited to follow a spooky trail at Beacon Park and to download some extra activities for double the Halloween fun. From spotting the odd ghost out to solving the spell ingredient anagrams, follow a trail to find eight clues dotted around Beacon Park as part of the Halloween puzzle trail. Running from Saturday… Read more »
Boost your wellbeing with Park Pause activities
Be in the moment by heading out to one of the district’s parks or open spaces and have a go at a series of wellbeing activities. A free online Park Pause booklet has been launched to help people take time in nature, to benefit their health and wellbeing and reduce stress. Ruth Piddington, Community &… Read more »