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Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum

Breadmarket Street
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 6LG

Tel: 01543 264972

Celebrating Samuel Johnson in Lichfield's Market Square

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Free

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Road: Easy access from the A38, A5, M42, M40, M6, M1 and M5.

Public Transport Directions

Public Transport : There are two train stations in Lichfield (Lichfield City and Lichfield Trent Valley). Lichfield is a 35 minute journey from Birmingham New Street and under 2 hours from London Euston. Lichfield City station is a short walk away from the Museum. For more information please telephone National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950.

•Lichfield bus station is on Birmingham Road, opposite Lichfield City Station. There are regular buses between Lichfield and Cannock, Stafford, Walsall and Birmingham. For more information please telephone Traveline on 0870 6082608.

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Facilities for hearing impaired
  • Facilities for visually impaired

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)
  • Free Entry

Children

  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Facilities for groups
  • Guided tours for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Mobile phone coverage

Parking

  • Parking with charge

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking not allowed

Site Features

  • Welcome Host

Suitability

  • School Trips

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Hen/Stag Dos Welcome

Opening Times

Summer Times (1 Mar 2024 - 31 Oct 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:30 - 16:30
Bank Holiday10:30 - 16:30
Winter Times (1 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday11:00 - 15:30
Bank Holiday11:00 - 15:30

* Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

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