Herefordshire Location

The City of Hereford

Twinned with Vierzon, France and Dillenburg, Germany

 

Victoria Bridge, Hereford

Hereford, as the livestock and agricultural centre for Herefordshire and neighbouring mid-Wales, is host to a livestock market every Wednesday. The pedestrianised open space of High Town at the centre of the city is a lively meeting place and shopping centre with monthly Farmers Markets. Picturesque Church Street with many interesting small shops specialising in quality goods leads up to the Cathedral Close surrounding the XI century Norman Cathedral and adjoining Mappa Mundi and Chained Library exhibition. Walk down to the riverbank, have a drink or eat overlooking the River Wye or walk along the banks to the open spaces of Bishops Meadow.

Hereford Cathedral

Shopmobility enables people who have limited mobility to use and enjoy the full range of shopping facilities in Hereford. This service is completely free of charge and is located in the underground car park below the Maylord Orchards shopping centre.

Market Days: Cattle market on Wednesday, general market on Wednesday and Saturday, Farmers' Market on the first Saturday and third Thursday in the month 9.00 am to 2.00 pm.

Coaches: Drop off point opposite the library in Broad Street. Coach Parking at the Leisure Centre (01432 278178)

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