About Hereford- Hereford is a welcoming city, rich in history and beautiful countryside but still only an hour and a half drive away from Birmingham, Cardiff and Bristol. Dominating the City is the 11th century Cathedral housing the world-famous Mappa Mundi and renowned Chained Library.
Shopping - Visitors will find a wide variety of shopping from the covered atrium of Maylord Shopping Centre to intimate medieval courtyards, including the delightful Church Street. Perhaps the most well known of Herefordshire’s retailers can be found in the picturesque towns of Hay-on-Wye and Ross-on-Wye; Hay-on-Wye is one of the world’s most famous book towns, and is home to a cornucopia of second hand booksellers,
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as well as providing the venue for the annual literary festival.
Things to do - No visitor should miss Hereford Cathedral with its award-winning Mappa Mundi & Chained Library Exhibition. Sufton Court is a small Palladian mansion designed by James Wyatt. Park and grounds by Humphrey Repton whose 'Red Book' along with antique china and watercolours are on display. Last but not least! the Cider Museum and King Offa Distillery. In the heart of Herefordshire the Cider Museum explores the fascinating history of making cider. For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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