Guided Walks in Hereford

Hereford Guided Walks start at 11.30am from the North porch of the Cathedral every day from 1st April until 31st October.

The guide takes the small group, usually ten or so, on a stroll taking about one and a half hours around the city centre, imparting information and stories about the history, culture and characters involved with Hereford. Tickets can be purchased either online from the Guild website or from the Cathedral tickets sales desk; on Sundays walks are at 2.30pm and tickets are available either online from the guide for cash only.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:

Sunday 17th May at 11.30am & Saturday 23rd May at 2.30pm

Hereford During the Civil War 1642-1645

Hereford, a royal garrison heavily armed and fortified during the Middle Ages, on the front line of the English defence of its border with Wales. Our shire was one of the first to declare for the King when Charles I raised his standard at Nottingham in 1642, plunging the country into civil war. The city changed hands more than once as the struggle between King and Parliament played out. Who were the key players locally? What happened in the city and what impact did the war have? 

With Hereford Guild of Mayor’s Guides as part of  Herefordshire Histories Festival.

This walk starts at The Old House Museum, Hightown HR1 2AA what3words ///sling.swim.waters and ends at the West Front of the Cathedral.

Duration 90 minutes approx.

Purchase tickets online by clicking the button below:

Purchase tickets

Adults £7.50.  Young person 6-17 years  £1

PLEASE PRINT YOUR TICKETS OR HAVE THEM AVAILABLE ON YOUR PHONE

 

Sunday 24th May at 11.30am

The River Runs Through It: Hereford on the Wye

The River Wye has always played a central role in the life of our city, even before settlement began here on its banks. A natural wonder, a defence and a threat, a source of food, a route for transport and communication, a resource for industry, trade, tourism and recreation, the river is a precious artery flowing through the city. Join our walk along its banks and learn about the complex relationship between river and city, past present and future.

With Hereford Guild of Mayor’s Guides as part of Herefordshire Histories Festival.

This walk starts at The Pavilion, Castle Green HR1 2NW what3words///plant.tiles.acted  and ends at the West Front of the Cathedral

Duration 90 minutes approx.

Purchase tickets online by clicking the button below: Purchase Tickets

Adults £7.50.  Young person 6-17 years  £1

PLEASE PRINT YOUR TICKETS OR HAVE THEM AVAILABLE ON YOUR PHONE

 

 

In addition at any time of year groups may book bespoke historic walks orseveral other themed walks and illustrated talks; these include 'Women of Hereford', 'Black and White Hereford' and ‘Elgar in Hereford’. Date and times can be arranged to suit. Many of our walks can be fully wheelchair accessible.

 

Hereford - Historic Market City

Hereford is an historic Cathedral City with a fascinating past and a busy present. Its modern origins lie in the 7th century and its strategic site on the Wye, in the much disputed borderland between England and Wales, made it as important to the Saxons as to the Normans and their successors.

The City played a leading part in the events before and after the Norman Conquest, through the turbulent Middle Ages and during the Civil War. It developed as a quiet market town and Cathedral City. Today it is vibrant and thriving rural city, a home to just 61,000 people and a focal point of a rich farming area.

Explore our city and learn more about its history with a guided walk.

Hereford Guild of Mayor's Guides

Hereford Guided Walks start at 11.30 from the North porch of the Cathedral every day from 1st April until 31st October.

The guide takes the small group, usually ten or so, on a stroll taking about one and a half hours around the city centre, imparting information and stories about the history, culture and characters involved with Hereford. Tickets can be purchased from the Cathedral shop; on Sundays walks are at 2.30pm and tickets are available from the guide.

In addition at any time of year groups may book these historic walks or other themed walks; these include ‘Haunted Hereford’ and ‘Elgar in Hereford’. Date and times can be arranged to suit.

Visit Guild of Mayor's Guides Website

 

About the Mayors Guides 
Hereford Guild of Mayor's Guides has celebrated over 40 years of success. It was formed in 1981 and later recognised by the Mayor of Hereford, hence the qualified guides proudly wear their official ‘Mayor’s guide’ badges when leading walks around the city. All are volunteers who continue to study the history of the city in order to keep their presentations fresh and up to date.