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Hereford Cathedral

mappa mundi • Chained library • tours • Ascension

Hereford Cathedral is home to the Mappa Mundi & Chained Library and a community
which has worked and worshipped together continuously for over 1,300 years.
Hereford Cathedral is home to a community including 229 medieval manuscripts.
which has worked and worshipped Alongside the Mappa Mundi & Chained
together continuously for over 1,300 years Library, the Library and Archive team curate
and welcomes thousands of tourists and special exhibitions throughout the year
pilgrims annually. highlighting the historic treasures of
the cathedral.
The present building includes examples of
architecture, stained glass and art from all There are a range of concerts and musical
periods which can be further explored by events scheduled to take place throughout
taking part in one of the cathedral tours, the year, including a series of Lunchtime
led by experienced and knowledgeable Organ Recitals with organists travelling
guides. Visitors can also explore the from across the world to play on the
beautiful gardens of the cathedral during Father Willis organ.
the summer months.
Hereford Cathedral serves a selection
Hereford Cathedral is also home to the of homemade light and hearty lunches,
Mappa Mundi & Chained Library which focussing on using local produce and
draws visitors and scholars from across the suppliers in the Cathedral Café which is
world. The Hereford Mappa Mundi is the located in the 15th-century Bishop’s Cloister.
largest medieval world map to survive and
records how scholars interpreted the world The adjacent Chapter House Garden is often
over 700 years ago. Sitting alongside the filled with visitors enjoying refreshments in
Mappa Mundi is the fascinating Chained the sunshine and is the perfect spot to stop
Library which holds over 1,500 rare books, for a cup of tea and slice of cake.

For more information on services, special events, exhibition prices and opening times please visit:
www.herefordcathedral.org or call 01432 374200.
Hereford Cathedral endeavours to be as accessible as possible, to find out more please visit:
www.herefordcathedral.org/accessibility

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