Landmark
Hereford Cathedral, Mappa Mundi and Chained Library
A Norman cathedral that houses the medieval Mappa Mundi, a world map full of strange creatures, and a library of books still chained to their shelves.
📍 Hereford, West Midlands · HR1 2NG
Visitor information
- Ages
- 5–16+
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- 5 College Cloisters, Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG
- Opening times
- Cathedral 10:00-17:00; Mappa Mundi, café and shop Mon-Sat 10:00-16:30 (Thursdays close 14:30).
- Website
- www.herefordcathedral.org
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- Café on site
- Indoor
- Good on a rainy day
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