🇬🇧 Lichfield, United Kingdom
The Maples
📍 38, Balmoral Close, Lichfield, WS14 9SP
Your stay — The Maples
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use local ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or tourist spots like the Cathedral Close, which offer poor rates.
Contactless cards and mobile pay widely accepted in shops, pubs, and restaurants; some market stalls and smaller taxis prefer cash.
10% at restaurants if service not included; round up taxi fares to nearest pound; no need to tip hotel staff unless exceptional.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A flat white or filter coffee from a takeaway café costs around £2.50–£3.
A sandwich or jacket potato from a cafe or pub lunch menu sets you back £6–£8.
A main course at a casual pub or bistro is about £12–£15.
Lichfield doesn't have a dedicated street food scene; try the weekly market (Fridays and Saturdays) in Market Square for cheap hot snacks.
Iceland, Lidl, and Aldi are the budget supermarkets in the WS14 area; Tesco Express is pricier but convenient.
Lichfield's high street has chain stores like M&S and Next; for cheaper options head to Birmingham (20 min by train).
A day bus pass on Arriva services costs about £4.50; from Birmingham Airport take the X3 bus to Lichfield City (1 hour, £3 single).
Book train tickets to Lichfield in advance on CrossCountry for savings; eat lunch at pubs for better value than tourist restaurants near the Cathedral; use the free park-and-ride (on certain event days) or walk centres are compact.
Good to know — Lichfield
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lichfield, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Maples
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Birmingham Airport (via Birmingham International station) → Harlaston Post Office B&B (alight at Lichfield Trent Valley or Lichfield City, then local bus/taxi)
💡 Free shuttle bus runs from airport terminal to Birmingham International station; buy an off-peak return for best value. Alight at Lichfield Trent Valley for direct link to Tamworth side, but if staying nearer B&B, use Lichfield City and catch the 765 bus to Harlaston.
Lichfield City bus station → Harlaston, The Green (stop for B&B)
💡 Buy a day rider for £4.50 if you’re doing more than one bus journey; the bus is reliable but can be 5 mins early – wait at the stop. Ask the driver for a ‘request stop’ at The Green if it’s your first time.
Birmingham Airport → Harlaston Post Office B&B
💡 Pre-book with a fixed fare to avoid surge pricing; ask for a sedan rather than an estate car if you have less luggage – cheaper. The B&B has a narrow lane approach, so confirm driver knows the postcode DE13 8BP.
Birmingham Coach Station (connected via airport bus or train) → Lichfield City centre
💡 This is slower but cheapest; from Lichfield bus station take the 765 or 765A bus towards Tamworth, get off at The Green in Harlaston, then 5-min walk. Check if your B&B can pick you up from that stop – they often do if you ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The Maples?
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Where can I eat cheaply near The Maples?
A sandwich or jacket potato from a cafe or pub lunch menu sets you back £6–£8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Maples?
A day bus pass on Arriva services costs about £4.50; from Birmingham Airport take the X3 bus to Lichfield City (1 hour, £3 single).
Top Attractions in Lichfield
💡 The heritage centre has a small viewing platform with a good rooftop view of the cathedral. Ask staff to unlock it.
💡 Visit during a choral evensong (usually 5:30pm weekdays) for the full atmospheric experience without crowds.
💡 Head to the café near the park's east end for decent coffee at reasonable prices, much cheaper than city centre chains.
💡 Best at dawn or dusk when the light hits the cathedral spires—bring binoculars to spot waterfowl.
💡 Combine with a walk through the adjacent garden and cathedral close—often missed by tourists.