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Hereford (/ ˈ h ɛr ɪ f ər d / ⓘ HERR-if-ərd) is a cathedral city and the county town of the ceremonial county of Herefordshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Wye and is situated 16 miles (26 km) east of the border with Wales, 23 miles (37 km) north-west of Gloucester and 24 miles (39 km) south-west of Worcester. With ...
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Sep 22, 2024 · Hereford, city, unitary authority and historic county of Herefordshire, west-central England, on the River Wye. Hereford was founded as a settlement near the Welsh March—the politically unstable belt of territory flanking Wales on the east in medieval times—after the West Saxons had crossed the River Severn early in the 7th century.
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- Visit Hereford Cathedral. Hereford Cathedral is the outstanding attraction in Hereford. It’s home to the incredible Mappa Mundi, a map of the world dating from the late 13 or early 14 century.
- Black and White House Museum. At the opposite end of the city centre is a remarkably well-preserved black-and-white house. It dates from the early 1600s, which is also known as the Jacobean period (within the reign of King James I).
- Hereford Cider Museum. Unless you’re a teetotaller, you can’t visit Hereford without a tipple of the local cider. Herefordshire cider is among the best English cider.
- Violette Szabo Museum. One of the lesser-known Hereford tourist attractions is the Violette Szabo Museum. It tells the story of a World War II heroine who undertook spying missions in France.
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Herefordshire (/ ˈhɛrɪfərdʃɪər, - ʃər / HERR-if-ərd-sheer, -shər) [5] is a ceremonial county and unitary authority in the West Midlands region of England. It is bordered by Shropshire to the north, Worcestershire to the east, Gloucestershire to the south-east, and the Welsh counties of Monmouthshire and Powys to the west.
The city's rich heritage can be seen from its extraordinary relics from bygone days, most notably the spectacular Norman Cathedral, the Mappa Mundi maps and the Chained Library exhibition. Hereford has excellent shopping facilities and a great range of cafes, restaurants and pubs.
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