Hereford Castle, Hereford

Name: Hereford Castle
Address: Hereford, United Kingdom

#17 among attractions in Hereford

Forts and castles

Gallery (1)

Map

Facts and practical information

Hereford Castle is a castle that used to be in the cathedral city of Hereford, the county town of Herefordshire, England. Founded sometime before 1052, it was one of the earliest castles in England. Hereford Castle was probably destroyed when the Welsh sacked Hereford in 1055, but seems to have been replaced by the following decade. During the civil war of King Stephen's reign, the castle was besieged three times; the garrison surrendered each time and control of Hereford Castle changed hands. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°3'9"N, 2°42'44"W

Address

Hereford United Kingdom

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Hereford

Day trips

Hereford Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hereford Cathedral, Old House, Hereford Town Hall, St Francis Xavier Church.

~1110 ftNW
Gothic edifice, Mappa Mundi and library
Hereford Cathedral, Hereford
6 min walk • Hereford Cathedral, a historic and architectural marvel, stands proudly in the city of Hereford, England. This magnificent cathedral, a cornerstone of Hereford's cultural and spiritual heritage, dates back to the 7th century, with the current structure featuring...
~1460 ftN
Museum, History museum
Old House, Hereford
8 min walk • The Old House is a distinctive black and white half-timbered house in High Town, Hereford, England, built in 1621. It was restored in the 19th century and became a museum of Jacobean life in 1929.
~1120 ftN
City hall
Hereford Town Hall, Hereford
6 min walk • Hereford Town Hall is a municipal building in St Owen's Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England. The building is a Grade II* listed building.
~1450 ftNW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
St Francis Xavier Church, Hereford
7 min walk • St Francis Xavier Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in the city centre of Hereford, Herefordshire. The neoclassical-style church was built in 1839 and was designated a Grade II* listed building on 10 June 1952.
0.4 miN
Church
Freedom Church, Hereford
12 min walk • Freedom Church is a global non-denominational evangelical Christian church whose vision is to 'Connect Anyone Anywhere to a Life Changing relationship with Jesus'. The church is headquartered in Hereford in the United Kingdom with locations in Africa, North America, Asia and Europe.
~470 ftS
Bridge
Victoria Bridge, Hereford
3 min walk • Victoria Bridge, Hereford is a foot-bridge in Hereford, opened in 1898 to commemorate the 1897 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It is located on Mill Street and crosses the River Wye. The suspension bridge features iron lacework and was built to replace an earlier ferry across the river.
0.4 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Hereford Rowing Club, Hereford
11 min walk • Hereford Rowing Club is a rowing club on the River Wye, based at 37 Greyfriars Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire.
~1480 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, Hereford
8 min walk • The Hereford Museum and Art Gallery is a local museum in the cathedral city of Hereford, Herefordshire, England. The museum is housed in a Victorian Gothic building.
0.7 miNW
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Cinema
The Courtyard, Hereford
18 min walk • The Courtyard Centre for the Arts is a theatre and arts venue in Hereford, England, located on Edgar Street just outside the city centre. The building was constructed between 1997 and 1998 on the site of another theatre; The New Hereford Theatre, a converted swimming baths which had become outdated.
0.7 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Cider Museum, Hereford
17 min walk • The Cider Museum is a museum in Hereford, England, about the history of cider. The museum was set up as a Trust in the 1970s by Bertram Bulmer, Norman Weston and the Director of Long Ashton Research Station, John Hudson. They realised that unless a collection was started, then much of the story of cider making would be lost.
1 miW
52°2'60"N • 2°44'6"W
Waterworks Museum - Hereford, Hereford
26 min walk • Museum, History museum, Specialty museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hereford Castle?

Nearby attractions include Victoria Bridge, Hereford (3 min walk), Hereford Cathedral Library, Hereford (6 min walk), Hereford Cathedral, Hereford (6 min walk), Hereford Town Hall, Hereford (6 min walk).

How to get to Hereford Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hereford Castle:

Bus

Hereford Country Bus Station (12 min walk)
City Bus Station (12 min walk)

Train

Hereford (17 min walk)