Lichfield
Lichfield should be high on your list for those looking to live in a charming, quintessentially English setting. Red brick buildings line the streets leading up to its majestic cathedral while local events light up the city throughout the year. You will be welcomed with open arms if you buy a home in Lichfield.
This is a location that has it all - plenty to do, shops and amenities and an excellent transport network. It’s a charming city that suits a wide range of homebuyers, from sports enthusiasts and serial shoppers to families and commuters.
New Homes in Lichfield
Living in Lichfield
Cultural amenities
Lichfield is a cultural hive, with a variety of amenities and attractions that provide ample entertainment for cultural buffs. These amenities include the historic Tudor Row, the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, the cathedral, and the Garrick Theatre. The Hub at St Mary’s is a Social Enterprise Coffee Shop that’s a creative community space for artists to showcase their work, or you can take a tour through the old jail cells at Old Guildhall Prison. For adrenaline junkies, Drayton Manor is just a twenty-minute drive away. All of this and more is on the doorstep of your Lichfield new home.
What really makes this city shine is the festivals and events held throughout the year. Enjoy the Summer, Chamber and Literature Festivals, as well as the annual Christmas Concert, with your family and friends and the rest of the local community.
Great connections
You can also benefit from excellent transport links from your Lichfield new build. It has two train stations, from which you can take a quick 35-minute journey to Birmingham or a 20-minute ride to Stafford. You can visit London in less than two hours, and Manchester in around the same time.
The city is also near major roads, like the A38 and M6, meaning you can get to Birmingham, Burton On Trent and beyond in no time. There’s a bus network available and Birmingham Airport is 30 minutes away, while, as another option, Manchester Airport is a 90-minute journey. All of these options mean that you’re well connected if you live in Lichfield, making it an ideal location for commuters or those times when you fancy a day trip.
Lichfield housing developments
We at Persimmon have a range of new homes available in and around Lichfield, putting you in close proximity to everything this city has to offer, as well as the surrounding towns and cities situated nearby, including Stafford and Stoke-On-Trent. You can browse our available homes above or contact our team about your homebuying journey.