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Things to see in Hereford (United Kingdom): 32 places and when to go
Hereford is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly History (11), Nature (10), Wildlife (9). The best known are Hereford Cathedral, Magnis and Hampton Court Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.0543, -2.716
- Places
- 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (11) · Nature (10) · Wildlife (9) · Temples (6) · Food and drink (5) · Hiking (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 75 km as the crow flies
What to see in Hereford
The places in and around Hereford, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Hereford CathedralCathedral in Hereford, England3 m
- MagnisRomano-British town and archaeological site7.6 km
- Hampton Court CastleCastellated country house in Herefordshire, England, UK13 km
- Church of St Mary and St David, KilpeckGrade I listed church in Kilpeck, Herefordshire, England,UK11 km
- The Old House, HerefordGrade I listed historic house museum in Hereford, Herefordshire, England,UK258 m
- St Catherine's Church, HoarwithyGrade I listed church in Hoarwithy, Herefordshire, England, UK11 km
- St Cuthbert's Church, Holme LacyChurch in Holme Lacy, Herefordshire, England, UK7.7 km
- St Francis Xavier Church, HerefordChurch in Hereford, Herefordshire, England,UK111 m
- Sutton Walls Hill FortHillfort in Herefordshire, England, UK6.8 km
- Dinedor HillHill in Herefordshire, England, UK3.6 km
- Dinmore ManorHouse in Dinmore, Herefordshire, England, UK11 km
- Herefordshire Trail154-mile footpath in Herefordshire, England11 km
- Moreton Jeffries ChurchChurch in Moreton Jeffries, Herefordshire, England, UK13 km
- Museum of CiderMuseum in Hereford, England, United Kingdom760 m
- The MyndeGrade I listed country house in Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire, England, UK11 km
- Chase DistilleryDistillery9.8 km
- Common HillNature Reserve near Fownhope, Herefordshire9.6 km
- Hampton MeadowNature Reserve near Lugwardine, Herefordshire5.0 km
- Holme Lacy HouseHistory6.5 km
- Joans Hill Farm ReserveProtected area9.0 km
- Lea and Pagets WoodNature Reserve near Woolhope, Herefordshire10 km
- Little Dewchurch Brewing CoBrewery8.4 km
- Little PomonaBrewery20 km
- Lower Lugg MeadowProtected area3.7 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
When to go to Hereford
The best time to visit Hereford is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:01
- FebPossible9:39
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:27
- JunBest time16:28
- JulBest time16:03
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:20
- NovBetter not8:29
- DecPossible7:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. In April, 32 of the 32 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hereford
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 75 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Eastnor38 places23 km
- Monmouth60 places27 km
- Hay-in-Wye52 places28 km
- Worcester42 places36 km
- Ludlow26 places37 km
- Gloucester51 places38 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hereford?
The best known: Hereford Cathedral, Magnis, Hampton Court Castle, Church of St Mary and St David, Kilpeck, The Old House, Hereford. In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hereford?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31.
How do you get to Hereford?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 75 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hereford as the destination and these 32 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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