Lichfield Food & Drink Summer Festival
Returning this August Bank Holiday weekend, from Saturday 29 to Monday 31 August, with more than 100 food and drink producers, street food traders, artisan makers across the city centre.
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Padel courts in Beacon Park open
We're delighted to have opened three new outdoor floodlit courts in Beacon Park as part of the council's ongoing investment in expanding leisure opportunities across the district.
News and events
29 Jul 2026
Lichfield Food & Drink Summer Festival
Lichfield Food & Drink Summer Festival returns this August Bank Holiday weekend, from Saturday 29 to Monday 31 August, with more than 100 food and drink producers, street food traders, artisan makers and local businesses across the city centre.
24 Jul 2026
£1.17 million investment launched to support voluntary and community organisations
We have launched the biggest-ever investment in the voluntary and community sector, with £1.17 million available over the next three years to support organisations making a difference across the district.
31 Jul 2026
Free activities for young people to enjoy over the summer break
A fantastic range of free activities are available for young people to enjoy in Lichfield District over the summer break.
17 Jul 2026
Children help bring Lichfield and Tamworth's new food waste trucks to life
Ten new food waste trucks in Lichfield District and Tamworth now feature The Scraps Gang, five child‑named monster characters designed to make recycling fun and boost participation in the new weekly food waste service.
30 Jul 2026
Lichfield’s brand new Padel courts open in Beacon Park
Three brand-new Padel courts have been opened today in Lichfield’s Beacon Park, giving residents and visitors the chance to enjoy this popular sport in the heart of the city.
15 Jul 2026
Next phase of former Debenhams development approved
We have approved the next phase of the redevelopment of the former Debenhams building, allowing work to continue on one of the district's most significant regeneration projects.