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Major city · United Kingdom

HerefordHenffordd

Give Hereford one full day for the cathedral, Mappa Mundi and the old town; sleep one night if you are using it as a base for Herefordshire.

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Hereford is a compact cathedral city on the river Wye and the county town of Herefordshire, close to the Welsh border. The centre is small enough to walk end to end in about ten minutes, so the sights fit into a single day. Most travellers come for the cathedral and its medieval map, then use the city as a base for cider country, the Wye valley and the Black Mountains.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Jan–Feb (cold, wet, short days)
Airports
BHX · BRS · CWL · LHR
Nights
1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Hereford999 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance999
  • Police, fire, ambulance (EU number)112
  • NHS non-urgent advice111
  • Police non-urgent101

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Hereford, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
  • Street or quick mealSandwich or pasty lunch£5–8 (≈ US$7–11)
  • BeerPint of cider or beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi across the city centre£6–9 (≈ US$8–12)
  • Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room£90 (≈ US$120)
  • Mid-range bedDouble or twin room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
  • High-end bedDouble or twin room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £95 (≈ US$130) · High £180 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Hereford Cathedral and the Mappa MundiChained LibraryCider makingBlack and White House MuseumRiver Wye walks
Airports
BHX Birmingham Airport (About 64 mi / 1 h 40 min by car; about 2 h by train via Birmingham New Street.) · BRS Bristol Airport (About 70 mi / 1 h 40 min by car; only useful with a hire car, as public transport takes about 3 h.) · CWL Cardiff Airport (About 70 mi / 1 h 20 min by car; about 2 h by train via Cardiff Central.) · LHR London Heathrow (About 130 mi / 3 h by car; just under 4 h by train via London Paddington.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    8°C (46°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Jan (13 rain days), driest Jun (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Hereford: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

8°C (46°F)

2°C (36°F)

13 rd

Feb

8°C (46°F)

2°C (36°F)

11 rd

Mar

11°C (52°F)

3°C (37°F)

11 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

May

17°C (63°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

Jun

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

9 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Aug

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

10 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

10°C (50°F)

10 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

12 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

Dec

8°C (46°F)

2°C (36°F)

13 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walk. Central Hereford is pedestrianised around High Town and no more than about 600 m across, so everything in this guide is within a 15-minute walk. Three separate bus stations (Bewell Street, St Peter's Square and Commercial Road) serve the county; check which one your route leaves from. Beryl hire bikes exist but are poorly maintained, and there is little cycle infrastructure.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Ross-on-Wye

go

Door to door: About 45 min by car

Bus or car along the A49 south

River views and a small town centre; pairs well with a Wye valley drive.

Ledbury

go

Door to door: About 25 min by train

Train east towards Worcester, or car on the A438

Timber-framed streets and independent shops; easy half day.

Leominster

go

Door to door: About 20 min by train

Train north on the Manchester–Wales line

Antiques and a priory church; combine with a morning in Hereford.

Kington

caution

Door to door: About 40 min by car

Car or bus west on the A44

Buses are infrequent; go only with a car or a checked timetable.

Hay-on-Wye

go

Door to door: About 45 min by car

Car west on the A438 into Wales

Bookshops and Offa's Dyke Path; cross-border, so no extra paperwork.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Cathedral Close and Castle Street

The prettiest streets, a few minutes' walk from the cathedral; quiet at night.

High Town and Commercial Road

Central, next to the shops, markets and the bus stations; best for a car-free stay.

Station and Newtown Road

Cheapest beds and private parking; 10–15 min walk to the cathedral.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
£70–120 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
High
£120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double or twin room1 × 1 night × £110£110
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £95£190
Cathedral and Mappa Mundi exhibition2 × £6£12
City bus day ticket2 × £5 · check£10
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10£20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£34
Trip total≈ £188 per person per day, bed included£376≈ US$550

2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Hereford excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
Pub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
Pint of cider or beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
Sandwich or pasty lunch£5–8 (≈ US$7–11)
Taxi across the city centre£6–9 (≈ US$8–12)
Cathedral and Mappa Mundi exhibition£6 (≈ US$8) adult

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Hereford is a low-crime small city and feels safe by day and evening. The real risks are river levels after heavy rain, unlit country lanes at night and rural buses that stop running early: check the last service before you go out.
  • Three bus termini, no single hub: confirm your stop before you set off.
  • Rural roads and county buses are slow; allow more time than the distance suggests.
  • Book Cotto and other small restaurants ahead, especially at weekends.
  • Check opening days for the Waterworks Museum and the Cider Museum before travelling out.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
999
Police, fire, ambulance (EU number)
112
NHS non-urgent advice
111
Police non-urgent
101

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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance999
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

Embassy

No embassies in Hereford; the US embassy is in London, and most countries' consulates are in Birmingham or Cardiff. Check your own country's list.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Hereford → London Paddington, direct train: about 3 h 5 min–3 h 32 min, five direct trains a day (check fares)
  • Hereford → Birmingham New Street: about 1 h 30 min (check)
  • City bus single: about £2–3 (≈ US$3–4) (check)

Say or show

  • Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
  • Bore da — Good morning (BOR-eh dah)
  • Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ooch un thah)
  • Iechyd da — Cheers (YEH-khid dah)

Welsh is spoken in parts of Herefordshire and across the nearby border; English is universal.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hereford. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, wet, short days) · month by month →
  2. 4 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contracts for BHX, BRS, CWL and LHR: last-train checks, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Cathedral Close, High Town and the Butter Market, the Old Market, the station.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (cathedral, Mappa Mundi, Black and White House, Cider Museum, Waterworks Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Wye valley and cider-country day-trip fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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