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Hereford Cathedral
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Hereford Cathedral is home to a community which has worked and worshipped together continuously for over 1,300 years and welcomes thousands of tourists and pilgrims annually.
The building includes examples of architecture, stained glass and art which can be further explored by taking part in one of the cathedral tours, led by experienced and knowledgeable guides. In the warmer months, visitors can explore the private gardens of the cathedral or take part in a tower tour.
There are many opportunities for visitors to experience the music of Hereford Cathedral. Throughout the summer months Lunchtime Organ Recitals take place with organists travelling from across the world to play on the Father Willis Organ. There are also concerts and musical events throughout the year and, of course, Evensong is a wonderful opportunity to hear Hereford Cathedral Choir.
The Cathedral Café is located in the 15th-century Bishop’s Cloister and offers home-made hot and cold meals, soups,
sandwiches and hand-crafted cakes. In the summer, the adjacent Chapter House Garden is filled with visitors enjoying refreshments in the sunshine.
Hereford Cathedral is also home to the Mappa Mundi, the largest surviving medieval world map, recording how scholars interpreted the world over 700 years ago. Sitting alongside the Mappa Mundi is the Chained Library which holds over 1,500 rare books, including 229 medieval manuscripts.
Within the Mappa Mundi & Chained Library there is a series of exhibitions curated by our Library & Archives team. In the first half of 2019, internationally acclaimed artist Yinka Shonibare CBE will be exhibiting his latest work, Creatures of The Mappa Mundi. The series of quilt artworks has been inspired by the Mappa Mundi and commissioned by Meadow Arts.
For more information on services, special events, exhibition prices and opening times please visit www.herefordcathedral.org or call 01432 374212
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