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Schools & Colleges

 

Educational visits for schools and colleges are an important part of the work of the cathedral. We welcome students of all ages and invite them to experience the very special atmosphere of our cathedral building where prayer is still offered today, as it has been over the centuries. 

 

Primary Schools

Among other opportunities, primary school children are able to enjoy workshops and educational trails, meet with famous costumed characters from the cathedral's past, including Henry VIII, and dress in period costume themselves. We also invite classes to explore the Hereford Mappa Mundi, to visit the Chained library, and to have a go at calligraphy or designing and illuminating letters in the style of some of our medieval manuscripts. Additionally, we can tailor visits to meet your own particular objectives.
 
In March this year we are, once again, offering free Easter workshops. If you are interested in learning more about these, please contact us on 01432 374256, or email: education@herefordcathedral.org 
  
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High Schools

Our standard visits for high schools complement the RE and History curricula, but the cathedral also offers opportunities for work in many other subjects including Maths, Science, English and Art. We are always happy to help teachers plan visits in these and other subject areas.

 

Sixth Forms, Colleges and Universities

Our library and archive facilities are available for A level, degree level, and post graduate study. Additionally, we offer a skills based visit for students studying A level Medieval History, which focuses on the Hereford Mappa Mundi.

 

Sixth Form Conference


In June 2012 we held our first Sixth form conference. This was so successful that we are planning to make the conference an annual event. The next one is planned for June 2013. If you are interested in learning more about this event, please contact Sarah Arrowsmith on 01432 374256 or email as below. 

 

For more information please  use the menu on the left hand side of this page or contact education@herefordcathedral.org