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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.
The present building includes examples of display from Monday 30 March – Saturday
architecture, stained glass and art from all 12 September.
periods which can be further explored by
taking part in one of the cathedral tours, led There are a range of concerts and musical
by experienced and knowledgeable guides. events scheduled for 2026 including the
Visitors can also explore the beautiful gardens incredibly popular series of Lunchtime Organ
of the cathedral during the summer months. Recitals take place on Tuesdays throughout
the summer, with organists travelling from
Hereford Cathedral is also home to the across the world to play on the Father Willis
Mappa Mundi & Chained Library which draws Organ. For those wishing to find some peace
visitors and scholars from across the world. and tranquillity after a busy day, Evensong
The Hereford Mappa Mundi is the largest is a wonderful opportunity to hear Hereford
medieval world map to survive and records Cathedral Choir and experience worship
how scholars interpreted the world over within the cathedral.
700 years ago. Sitting alongside the Mappa
Mundi is the fascinating Chained Library Hereford Cathedral also serves a selection of
which holds over 1,500 rare books, including homemade light and hearty lunches focussing
229 medieval manuscripts. Alongside the on using local produce and suppliers in
Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, the Library the Cathedral Café which is located in the
and Archive team curate special exhibitions 15th-century Bishop’s Cloister. The adjacent
throughout the year showcasing the historic Chapter House Garden is often filled with
treasures of the cathedral. A highlight of 2026 visitors enjoying refreshments in the sunshine
will be the Shaping early medieval faith: The and is the perfect spot to stop for a cup of tea
Hereford Gospels exhibition which will be on 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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