Hereford Cathedral Library, Hereford

Name: Hereford Cathedral Library
Address: Hereford Library Broad Street, Hereford, HR4 9AU, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1432 383600

#16 among attractions in Hereford

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Hereford Cathedral Library is a working theological lending and reference library located in Hereford Cathedral, Hereford, England; it also holds books and manuscripts of major importance to the history of the county of Herefordshire. Hereford Cathedral Library is also well known for its chained books as it is the only library of this type to survive with all of the chains, rods and locks still intact. ()

Established: 1611 (413 years ago)Coordinates: 52°3'15"N, 2°42'57"W

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Hereford Library Broad StreetHereford HR4 9AU United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1432 383600

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Hereford Cathedral Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~50 ftNW
Gothic edifice, Mappa Mundi and library
Hereford Cathedral, Hereford
1 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...
~1100 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Old House, Hereford
6 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.
~760 ftNE
City hall
Hereford Town Hall, Hereford
4 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.
~400 ftNW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
St Francis Xavier Church, Hereford
2 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 miNE
Church
Freedom Church, Hereford
11 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.
~1390 ftSE
Bridge
Victoria Bridge, Hereford
7 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.
~1540 ftSW
Sport, Sport venue
Hereford Rowing Club, Hereford
8 min walk • Hereford Rowing Club is a rowing club on the River Wye, based at 37 Greyfriars Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire.
~420 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, Hereford
3 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.
0.5 miN
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Cinema
The Courtyard, Hereford
13 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.
0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Cider Museum, Hereford
13 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.
0.9 miW
52°2'60"N • 2°44'6"W
Waterworks Museum - Hereford, Hereford
23 min walk • Museum, History museum, Specialty museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hereford Cathedral Library open?

Hereford Cathedral Library is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Hereford Cathedral Library?

Nearby attractions include Hereford Cathedral, Hereford (1 min walk), St Francis Xavier Church, Hereford (2 min walk), Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, Hereford (3 min walk), Hereford Town Hall, Hereford (4 min walk).

How to get to Hereford Cathedral Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hereford Cathedral Library:

Bus

City Bus Station (7 min walk)
Hereford Country Bus Station (11 min walk)

Train

Hereford (15 min walk)