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Hereford ( / ˈhɛrɪfərd / ⓘ HERR-if-ərd) is a cathedral city and the county town of Herefordshire, England. It lies on the River Wye, approximately 16 miles (26 km) east of the border with Wales, 23 miles (37 km) north-west of Gloucester and 24 miles (39 km) south-west of Worcester.
May 21, 2024 · Hereford, city, unitary authority and historic county of Herefordshire, west-central England, on the River Wye. Hereford was founded as a settlement near the Welsh March—the politically unstable belt of territory flanking Wales on the east in medieval times—after the West Saxons had crossed the.
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- Hereford Cathedral. Anyone with an eye for Medieval architecture will be completely enamoured of Hereford Cathedral. The first cathedral was raised in the 7th century and was reconstructed by in the Norman period between 1079 and the middle of the 12th century.
- Mappa Mundi. In 1996 The New Library Building opened in the southeast corner of the Cathedral Close, to safeguard this Medieval treasure as well as provide the appropriate climatic conditions for the cathedral’s Chained Library.
- Chained Library. If you’ve seen the 5th and 6th seasons of Game of Thrones you may have seen that the library at the Citadel has chains on its shelves.
- Black and White House Museum. After the cathedral, Hereford’s most prized landmark is this stunning Jacobean timber-framed house raised at the start of the 1620s.
- Visit Hereford Cathedral. Hereford Cathedral is the outstanding attraction in Hereford. It’s home to the incredible Mappa Mundi, a map of the world dating from the late 13 or early 14 century.
- Black and White House Museum. At the opposite end of the city centre is a remarkably well-preserved black-and-white house. It dates from the early 1600s, which is also known as the Jacobean period (within the reign of King James I).
- Hereford Cider Museum. Unless you’re a teetotaller, you can’t visit Hereford without a tipple of the local cider. Herefordshire cider is among the best English cider.
- Violette Szabo Museum. One of the lesser-known Hereford tourist attractions is the Violette Szabo Museum. It tells the story of a World War II heroine who undertook spying missions in France.
The city of Hereford is the largest settlement and the county town. The county is one of the most rural in England, with an area of 2,180 square kilometres (840 sq mi) and a population of 187,034, giving a density of 88/km 2 (228/sq mi).
Apr 27, 2024 · Things to Do in Hereford, England: See Tripadvisor's 43,512 traveller reviews and photos of Hereford tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Hereford. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
