Cathedral

*** Due to the current pandemic, the cathedral is only open between the hours of 10am - 3pm each day for individual prayer. The Cafe, Shop and Mappa Mundi & Chained Library Exhibition are currently closed and we have no public toilet facilities. ***

The cathedral is open daily to visitors from 9.15 am until Evensong, which you are warmly invited to attend. Times may vary for services and special events. Please call if you are planning a special visit.

Provided it is for personal use only, photography is permitted in the cathedral; no permit is required.

Hereford Cathedral and the Cathedral Close are fully covered by CCTV for the safety and security of our visitors, volunteers and staff.

Mappa Mundi and Chained Library exhibition

January - Monday 30 March 2020

Monday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm (last admission 30 minutes before closing)

Monday 30 March 2020 onwards

Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm (last admission 30 minutes before closing)

Please note that the exhibition will be closed from 1 to 26 January for cleaning and conservation work. It will reopen as normal on Monday 27 January.

Cathedral Café and Shop

January - Monday 30 March 2020

Monday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm (last orders 30 minutes before closing)

Monday 30 March 2020 onwards

Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm (last orders 30 minutes before closing)

The exhibition, café and shop are closed on Sundays, Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.