The Atlas Obscura Guide To

Hereford

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Hereford, England

Unusual
Attractions
in Hereford

Hereford, England

Hereford Mappa Mundi

The largest known medieval map of the world.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

Hereford, England

Hereford Cathedral Chained Library

Rare collection of medieval books under lock and key.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

Are we missing something unusual in Hereford?

Kilpeck, England

Kilpeck Church Carvings

Detailed sandstone carvings show an array of symbolism and adorable animals.

serflac

Added by serflac

7 MILEs FROM Hereford

Kilpeck, England

Medieval Erotic Carvings at the Church of St Mary and St David

Beasts and branches swirl in sandstone carvings, interrupted by one strange creature.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

7 MILEs FROM Hereford

Worcestershire, England

The Theatre of Small Convenience

The world's smallest commercial theater is set up in what was once a urinal for Victorian men.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

16 MILEs FROM Hereford

Monmouth, Wales

Monnow Bridge

The only medieval bridge in Britain with its defensive tower still in tact.

Dr Alan P Newman

Added by Dr Alan P Newman

17 MILEs FROM Hereford

Littledean, England

Littledean Jail and Museum of Crime

A 200 year old prison housing a questionably tasteful crime museum.

Added by brdgmn1

19 MILEs FROM Hereford

Atlas Obscura Trips

Folklore and Magic of Southern England

Nov 2—Nov 7, 2019

Mythical castles and ancient witchcraft, ecological biomes and fairy-tale forests, sea tractors and flaming tar barrels—all this awaits you on our one-of-a-kind exploration of southern England's historic haunts and eccentric traditions.

Join the Waitlist

Explore Hereford, England

Hereford Leaderboard

Places Added

Annetta Black 2

Join the Ranks!

Add an unusual place to Hereford.

Places Edited

Places Visited

Recent Hereford Activity

TravelMoveLive has been to Hereford Mappa Mundi

deliabattie has been to Hereford Cathedral Chained Library

Scurvysally wants to go to Hereford Mappa Mundi

omega236 wants to go to Hereford Cathedral Chained Library

vodyanoj has been to Hereford Mappa Mundi

Lists Featuring
Hereford

Like Us on Facebook