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Hereford Cathedral

mappa mundi • Chained library • tours • Ascension

Hereford Cathedral is home to a community which has worked and worshipped
together for over 1,300 years and welcomes thousands of visitors annually.

The present building includes architecture, There are a range of concerts and musical
stained glass and art from all periods events scheduled for 2025 including the
which can be further explored by taking internationally renowned Three Choirs Festival
part in one of the cathedral tours, led by which will take place in Hereford this year.
experienced guides. Visitors can also Throughout the summer a series of lunchtime
explore the beautiful gardens of the organ concerts take place on Tuesdays with
cathedral during the summer. organists travelling from across the world
to play the Father Willis Organ. For those
Hereford Cathedral is also home to the wishing to find some peace and tranquillity
Mappa Mundi & Chained Library which after a busy day, Evensong is a wonderful
draws visitors from across the world. The opportunity to hear Hereford Cathedral Choir
Hereford Mappa Mundi is the largest and experience worship within the cathedral.
medieval world map to survive and records
how scholars interpreted the world over Hereford Cathedral also serves a selection of
700 years ago. Sitting alongside the light and hearty lunches focussing on using
Mappa Mundi is the fascinating Chained local produce and suppliers in the Cathedral
Library which holds over 1,500 rare books. Café which is located in the 15th-century
Alongside the Mappa Mundi & Chained Bishop’s Cloister. The adjacent Chapter House
Library, the Library and Archive team curate Garden is often filled with visitors enjoying
special exhibitions throughout the year refreshments in the sunshine and is the perfect
highlighting the treasures of the cathedral. spot to stop 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 374202.
Hereford Cathedral endeavours to be as accessible as possible, to find out more please visit:
www.herefordcathedral.org/accessibility
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