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'It's the perfect place to live' - We visited a historic Staffordshire city that is worth seeing whatever the weather

We visited Staffordshire to find out why shoppers, business owners and visitors love their cathedral town so much.

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Lichfield is a city steeped in history and culture. A historic region of Staffordshire where there is a little bit of history around every corner. 

For our Love Your Neighbourhood feature, we went on a rainy walk around the city to visit all of the major hot spots and shopping venues, asking the question, 'Why is Lichfield a good place to be'.

The first thing you notice about Lichfield is the picturesque Lichfield Cathedral, it's the reason that many choose to visit the city for the first time. 

The Whipper Inn and Beerbohm are just two great pubs in the area
The Whipper Inn and Beerbohm are just two great pubs in the area

Even with the rain, the cathedral is a picturesque sight, drawing thousands of visitors to the city regardless of the weather.

The magnificent structure attracts visitors from all across the world, with many even taking detours for the sole reason of seeing the historic building.

Robin and Tara Gadd, from Bournemouth, took a detour to visit the city while on their way to Scotland
Robin and Tara Gadd, from Bournemouth, took a detour to visit the city while on their way to Scotland