Opening times Visiting Hereford Cathedral Over the last few weeks we have started opening up the different areas of the cathedral for worship and visits. Below is the latest update of what to expect when you visit. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email [email protected] so that a member of our team can respond. From Saturday 8 August face coverings are required by law in England to worn by everyone attending places of worship: this rule applies to visitors and worshippers alike. Therefore, we will kindly ask visitors to wear a face covering in the Cathedral, Cathedral Shop, Cathedral Cafe, Mappa Mundi & Chained Library Exhibition and any other indoor space within the cathedral. **Please note that the cathedral will be closed to visitors on Friday 2 Oct until 12.30 pm owing to a service taking place. The Cathedral Cafe and Mappa Mundi & Chained Library Exhibition will be open from 10 am as normal but access will be via the Chapter House Garden.** CATHEDRAL Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm Sunday, 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm The cathedral is open for prayer and visits every day. We are operating a one-way system through the building; entry is via the Booth Porch (Main Entrance) and you will exit via the Lady Arbour Garden onto the West End of the cathedral. For more information click here We are also offering services each day with the relevant precautions in place. Everyone is welcome to attend and more information can be found by clicking here. MAPPA MUNDI & CHAINED LIBRARY EXHIBITION (from Monday 27 July) Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm Please note that the Mappa Mundi & Chained Library Exhibition will close at the earlier time of 2.30 pm on Tuesday 22 September. From Monday 27 July, the Mappa Mundi & Chained Library Exhibition will be reopening for visitors with a brand new exhibition, The Two Thomases. To access the Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, visitors are asked to arrive at the main entrance of the cathedral and follow the one-way system through the building into the Chapter House Garden. Tickets do not need to be purchased or booked in advance. Click here to find out more CATHEDRAL SHOP Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm From Monday 20 July, the Cathedral Shop has reopened to the public. Access is from the Nave only, with a queuing area on the south side of the south nave aisle. In line with government guidance we would kindly ask that customers, who are able to, wear face coverings. Click here to find out more CATHEDRAL CAFE (from Friday 28 August) Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm The Cathedral Cafe has reopened and is serving hot and cold drinks, cakes and sandwiches. Please note that we have reduced our seating to support with social distancing but visitors are welcome to use the outdoor seating in Chapter House Garden. We will be updating this page regularly with our latest visitor information but would advise that visitors who are making a special or long journey to visit us contact in advance in case of any sudden or last minute changes. Hereford Cathedral and the Cathedral Close are fully covered by CCTV for the safety and security of our visitors, volunteers and staff.