Although smaller than some Cathedrals Hereford has a lovely sense of peace and permanence. It has been worshipped in for 1300 years and is home to the amazing Mappa Mundi world map, chained library and many other interesting artifacts.

If you are interested in Gothic architecture and medieval history this is a must. The cathedral dates back to the time of the Norman conquest. The museum also holds the Map of Mundi. A fascinating map dating from C1300. There is also a chained library....More

It's a very interesting cathedral and in amazing condition despite its age. We happened to be visiting when the organ was being played...awe inspiring!

Although we were sadly in the Cathedral for a Memorial Service, the majesty of the place added to the tone of the day & was the perfect setting to remember a much loved & well know local person. Sitting in contemplation gave us the chance...More

We opted for the guided tour which is £5 per person. We thought this was well worth the money as the guide pointed out many things which we would have missed. This takes approximately 1 hour and is very informative. The mix of old and...More

We really enjoyed our visit. The cathedral has evolved over time to include some fabulous new stained glass windows as well as the historic gems of mappa mundy and the chained library. Staff all helpful and friendly

This is not the biggest or grandest cathedral but it is the scale and sense of community which for us makes it one of the best. The Mappa Mundi and the Chained Library are fascinating, the staff very friendly and the food very reasonably priced...More