Overview

Sat NAV directions for Swinfen Hall hotel. WS14 9RE One of Lichfields benefactors was a Lieutenant-Colonel Michael Swinfen-Broun, who was a soldier, magistrate, and High sheriff. He served in South Africa during the Boar war, and was mentioned in dispatches for his services. He was heavily involved with charities that he supported, which involved donations to Lichfields Victoria hospital (demolished now) and rebuilt as a new hospital. He lived at the family home of Swinfen Hall, just a few miles from Lichfield Cathedral In 1757 a rebuilt Manor House stood on the estate, built for Samuel Swinfen, and the house remained in the Swinfen family until 1948, passing from one generation to the next, until the hall finally came into the hands of Lieutenant Swinfen. When he died in 1948, he bequeathed his home, Swinfen Hall to the church and City of Lichfield. OUR REVIEW OF SWINFEN HALL HOTEL (Photo 1) shows the main entry into the estate and a driveway takes you towards the impressive Hall (photo 2) and from the car park at the side of the house, which has no disabled bays, you have to be taken back up to the house (photo 3) where a ramp is provided for you, but it is quite steep and carer May struggle (photo 4). At the moment, the hall has applied for planning permission for alterations, and it’s not ideal just now for visiting, although we enjoyed a drink at the bar lounge (photo 5) before returning along the drive to the main road (photo 6) We do not recommend the hotel for disabled just now, let’s wait until work is finished, then we will make another visit and review the hotel for you. SAT NAV DIRECTIONS FOR CAR PARK IN LICHFIELD. WS13 6QT Lieutenant Colonel Michael Swinfen-Broun was honoured as a benefactor of Lichfield, and his family coat of Arms can be seen on the stained glass on the side of Lichfield Guildhall. (Photo 7) is that of Bore street, which leads up to the guildhall (photo 8) which may be used nowadays for various exhibits, then you can walk back, and along Dam street towards the spires of the Cathedral.(photo 9) Minster pool lies ahead of the Cathedral, (photo 10) which started to be built in 1195 but unfinished until 1330’s. But on a sunny day, it’s a pleasure to stroll along the garden paths, watching the birds play and dive, (photo 11) and at the far end of the pool you will find the lovely Beacon park, and the garden of remembrance, laid out in 1920 on the Cathedral side of Bird street (photo 12) and walking along the centre path, you will reach the memorial stones, and the large centre stone is in dedication to Lieutenant Colonal Michael Swinfen-Broun. (Photo 13).

Transport & Parking

Parking at Swinfen Hall was ok, but it’s on a dirt track and quite a push away from the hotels entrance, and then you have a rather steep ramp to be pushed up, so not to keen on that. The car park for Guildhall is from the same as when visiting the remembrance garden, but this gives you a chance to see the shops and old medieval houses of Lichfield, but it is quite a distance away if you want to see both areas, so again low marks for parking

Access

Entry into Swinfen hotel is ok once you are up the ramp. Pushing around Lichfield can be challenging for carer, but it adds to the pleasure of seeing the old buildings.

Toilets

Staff

Those in Swinfen Hall were very nice and willing.

Photos