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What's on in Hilliard's Cross

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Hilliard's Cross.

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Arts & CultureChildren & Family

Around £2

Summer Family Craft Activity

Join us between 11am and 1pm for a hands-on family craft activity. Each week we’ll have a new craft activity to have a go at: Thursday 23rd July: Lichfield’s first museum: Cabinets of Curiosity. How would you fill your cabinet? Thursday 30th July: Georgian Science: Halley’s Comet returns as predicted! Make a “comet” to hang in your bedroom. Thursday 6th August: A Voyage round the World: Captain Cook and his journeys to the islands of the Pacific during the 1700s. Make a sea horse and a parrot mask. Thursday 13th August: Lichfield Cathedral. Make a stained glass window to put on your bedroom window. Thursday 20th August: Dr Johnson and his teapot: Make a decorated teapot just like Samuel Johnson’s. Thursday 27th August: Animals. Make puppet animals to take home. £2 per child for the craft activity, accompanying adults free. Booking is not essential, drop-ins welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Entrance to the Museum is free and we have lots of fun free activities including quill pen writing, colouring-in, and costume to try on.

Thu 23 Jul12:00The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum(2.7mi)

via The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum

Community

Summer Holiday Crafts

July 23, 2026 - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Spark Centre Springhill Academy, Mossbank Avenue Burntwood

Thu 23 Jul14:00Spark Centre, WS7 4UN(1.9mi)

via Spark Centre, WS7 4UN

Theatre

Around £34.50

Spice Girls - The Theatre Show

The girls have put together a very special theatre show with a fun party vibe. They’ll be performing all your favourite Spice Girls hits with their superb backing band, impressive vocals, dance routines, and stunning authentic costumes.

Thu 23 Jul19:30Lichfield Garrick(2.7mi)

via Lichfield GarrickLocal gem

Community

Life Group - Lichfield 4

Day Time Life Group in Lichfield, see the church website or My ChurchSuite for further details

Fri 24 Jul11:00Life Church Lichfield(2.1mi)

via Life Church Lichfield

Community

The Ant Hill Mob

The Ant Hill Mob step out of their bullet proof bomb and hit the stage with their wide range of music

Fri 24 Jul22:00Key Parking Solutions - The Feathers Inn(2.9mi)

via Key Parking Solutions - The Feathers Inn

Community

Community Coffee Mornings

Community Coffee Morning are happening each Saturday on the car park of Life Church during the summer holidays. 10.00-12.00pm Join us for a free coffee, cake and a chat. Just turn up and enjoy, booking not required. If it's raining, we'll move to being inside the church. ................................................................................................... If you'd like to help set up then that will be between 9 and 10 am and you can sign up on the WEB SITE. If you can help that's much appreciated and you can stay and serve or just relax with a coffee and cake yourself! Thanks. https://lifechurchlichfield.churchsuite.com/events/utsfjeb4

Sat 25 Jul10:00Life Church Lichfield(2.1mi)

via Life Church Lichfield

Community

Intro to Clay - Wheel experience and handbuilding

The Mug Tug Ashore

Sun 26 JulThe Mug Tug Ashore(4.7mi)

via The Mug Tug AshoreLocal gem

Community

A Service on the 4th Sunday of the month

A service of Holy Communion with hymns.

Sun 26 Jul10:30All Saints Kings Bromley(3.8mi)

via All Saints Kings BromleyLocal gem

Community

Around £80.00

Intro to Clay - Wheel experience and handbuilding

Introduction to Clay & Potters Wheel Ready to get your hands dirty and unleash your inner artist? Join us for a 3-hour pottery adventure where you'll spin, shape, and sculpt your own masterpieces! Whether you're a total newbie or just need a refresher, this workshop is perfect for you.

Sun 26 Jul11:00The Mug Tug Ashore(4.7mi)

via The Mug Tug AshoreLocal gem

Community

Around £80.00

Intro to Clay - Wheel experience and handbuilding

Sun 26 Jul15:00The Mug Tug Ashore(4.7mi)

via The Mug Tug AshoreLocal gem

Live Music

Stylus Social

Come and watch some locals be a DJ for the night and play their favourite records. If you like what you see, then sign up for the next one. To book your slot see Tim at Stylus Records 36 Bore Street, Lichfield WS13 6LU

Sun 26 Jul20:00Key Parking Solutions - The Feathers Inn(2.9mi)

via Key Parking Solutions - The Feathers Inn

Community

Book and Bedazzle

July 27, 2026 - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Spark Centre Springhill Academy, Mossbank Avenue Burntwood

Mon 27 Jul14:00Spark Centre, WS7 4UN(1.9mi)

via Spark Centre, WS7 4UN

Community

Mircea's Summer Training Camp Session 3: "The opposition (endgames)"

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Mon 27 Jul20:30Lichfield Chess Club(2.7mi)

via Lichfield Chess ClubLocal gem

Community

Crafty Cuppa (Suzanne Cameron)

Something's afoot at Life Church Lichfield and it goes by the name of Crafty Cuppa (Suzanne Cameron). Their site has the particulars.

Tue 28 Jul11:00Life Church Lichfield(2.1mi)

via Life Church Lichfield

Children & FamilyDance

Around £5.00

Baby Disco - Creative Burntwood

If your little ones like a giggle and a wiggle, bring them along to our Baby Disco, in partnership with the Family Hub. This gives them the chance to engag

Tue 28 Jul13:30Lichfield Garrick(2.7mi)

via Lichfield GarrickLocal gem

Community

Lichfield Foodbank

Spotted Lichfield Foodbank on Life Church Lichfield's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Tue 28 Jul18:30Life Church Lichfield(2.1mi)

via Life Church Lichfield

Live Music

Tuesday Night at the Feathers

Our weekly open mic jam night is open to all acoustic and electric bands, duo’s, solo artists, and all other wonderful musicians out there. We have a weekly Showcase band, please get in touch if you want to book your slot. Fab house band that will learn songs for you, just get in touch with us and let us know what the songs are.

Tue 28 Jul21:00Key Parking Solutions - The Feathers Inn(2.9mi)

via Key Parking Solutions - The Feathers Inn

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Venues with events near Hilliard's Cross

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Life Church Lichfield2.1 miles away Key Parking Solutions - The Feathers Inn2.9 miles away Spark Centre, WS7 4UN1.9 miles away

More about Hilliard's Cross

Staffordshire, England

Hilliard's Cross is in Staffordshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Hilliard's Cross events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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