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Hereford city centre: tips and FAQs

Insiderwissen und häufige Fragen

Insiderwissen

Tipps für Ihren Besuch

Book the Mappa Mundi

The Mappa Mundi and Chained Library exhibition is in the cathedral; check the trust's website for times and tickets.

Am Fluss entlang

Cross the Wye Bridge or the Victoria Bridge from Castle Green for views back to the cathedral.

Check museum closures

Hereford Museum and Art Gallery has been closed for redevelopment since 2023; the Old House in High Town is open.

Plan for steam days

The Waterworks Museum runs its pumps in steam on about ten Sundays a year; check its operating days.

FAQ

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Where is Hereford city centre?

Hereford city centre is in Hereford, England. Cathedral close, High Town, Castle Green and the Wye bridges. Nearby stops and stations include Hereford station.

How long do I need in Hereford city centre?

A day for the cathedral, High Town and the river. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.

Was sind die Highlights?

Highlights include Hereford Cathedral, Mappa Mundi and Chained Library, The Old House. See the Things to do page for more.

Wie komme ich dorthin?

Nearby: Hereford station (Trains from London Paddington, Birmingham, Manchester and Cardiff). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.

Wo kann ich essen und trinken?

We list 11 places to eat and drink in and around Hereford city centre, with filters to help you choose.

Wo kann ich übernachten?

Wir führen 6 Hotels und weitere Unterkünfte in der Nähe auf. Verfügbarkeit und Preise erfragen Sie direkt bei der Unterkunft.

Is Hereford city centre accessible?

Die Barrierefreiheit hängt von Straße, Gebäude und Veranstaltungsort ab. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Zugangsinformationen der jeweiligen Attraktion oder des Betreibers.

While you are here

Things to see in Hereford city centre

A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.

Sehenswertes & Aktivitäten

Wye Bridge

Grade I listed stone bridge built in 1490 over the River Wye, scene of fighting in the 1645 siege.

Sehenswertes & Aktivitäten

Victoria Bridge

Iron suspension footbridge over the Wye, opened in 1898 to mark Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.

Sehenswertes & Aktivitäten

Blackfriars Priory

Ruins of a 13th-century Dominican priory with a stone preaching cross, set in a rose garden laid out in 1964.

Fotonachweise

Castle Green: Philip Pankhurst, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Wye Bridge: WelshDave, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Victoria Bridge: WelshDave, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Blackfriars Priory: Philip Pankhurst, CC BY-SA 2.0, source

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits

Quellen

Official pages we opened while writing and checking this page. Details change, so check with the venue or operator before you travel.

Hereford Cathedral: official site (herefordcathedral.org)
Mappa Mundi and Chained Library: official site (themappamundi.co.uk)
The Old House: official site (herefordshire.gov.uk)
Waterworks Museum: official site (waterworksmuseum.org.uk)
The Courtyard: official site (courtyard.org.uk)
Hereford Beer House: own website (herefordbeerhouse.co.uk)
Beefy Boys: own website (thebeefyboys.com)
Cosy Club: own website (cosyclub.co.uk)
The Kings Fee: own website (jdwetherspoon.com)
Wagamama: own website (wagamama.com)
Nando's: own website (nandos.co.uk)
Cafe @ All Saints: own website (billskitchen.uk)

Place names and map positions: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Wikidata (CC0). See credits.

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