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The City of Hereford set on the banks of the River Wye is a delightful mixture of historic and contemporary architecture and although a city, it has a distinctive and friendly market town feel.
Hereford is also one of the most ancient and interesting of English Cathedral towns. Its ecclesiastical history goes back to Saxon times, for it became a bishopric in as early as 673.A.D. The present Cathedral dates from the 11thCentury, when the ruins of the Saxon church were rebuilt by Robert de Losinga. Although in point of size one of the smaller of the English Cathedrals it is an architectural gem of the first order and is well worth a visit while on a weekend break or short city break. Two features of unusual interest are the priceless Mappa Mundi, a 13th-century cartographer`s interpretation of the world, and the world's largest Chained Library of ancient books. The mighty Norman cathedral is also famous for hosting the Three Choirs Festival – Europe`s oldest music festival. Musicians from around the world grace the Cathedral for this historic event. One of the composers most strongly associated with the festival is Sir Edward Elgar, who composed many of his greatest works while living in Hereford during the early years of the 20th century.
The River Wye, flowing through the City on its course from Plinlimmon to Chepstow where it joins the Severn, is crossed by two bridges in the city. The Old Wye Bridge is now enhanced by the contemporary Left Bank Village where visitors can enjoy views towards the Cathedral or watch boats navigating their way through its gentle waters.
For those who enjoy shopping while on weekend breaks you can enjoy the charming Church Street and Capuchin Yard with a unique small selection of shops and places to meet and eat; while in High Town and Maylord Orchards Shopping Centre there is a wide selection of High Street store names. Down by the River Wye, the elegant Left Bank Village offers the visitor that something different for shopping and dining.
Local attractions include Hereford Cathedral, The Old House Museum, a splendid half-timbered building, Hereford Racecourse, Sufton Court, Mappa Mundi & Chained Library Exhibition, Cider Museum and King Offa Distillery, Belmont Abbey, and going further afield, the Black Mountains, Llanthoney Abbey, the battlefield of Tewkesbury, and Abbeydore Church, all within easy reach.

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