Lichfield Garrick

The Lichfield Garrick is a proper working theatre in the heart of Staffordshire, hosting everything from touring productions and stand-up comedy to local drama groups and musicals. It's not a museum piece - this is a living, breathing performance space where you'll actually catch a show rather than just look around.

The theatre itself sits in Lichfield, a cathedral city about eight miles north of Burton-on-Trent, so it's genuinely worth timing a visit around whatever's on. The programme shifts constantly, but you'll find everything from pantomime in winter to contemporary plays and comedy tours throughout the year. Check their website before you book your park - admission isn't free, obviously, but ticket prices are reasonable and it's the sort of thing that turns a caravan holiday into something more than just walking and chip suppers.

If you're staying at Kingfisher Holiday Park or Cannock Chase, you're well positioned for an evening out without the drive becoming a chore. It's not a daytime attraction in the traditional sense - you're not turning up for a two-hour browse. You go for a specific performance, so plan accordingly.

Historically minded visitors will appreciate that Lichfield itself is worth exploring on foot - the cathedral and Georgian streets make for a pleasant afternoon before heading back to the theatre for an evening show. Families with teenagers do well here; younger kids depend entirely on what's playing.