Mappa Mundi and Chained Library

Upcoming events at Mappa Mundi and Chained Library

Mappa Mundi and Chained Library is a museum in Hereford. Near Here currently lists 4 upcoming events, including Medieval Hereford Festival, Epic Explorers – Summer Holiday Club 2026 and The Hereford Mysteries.

Festivals & Events

Medieval Hereford Festival

We are excited to welcome you to Hereford Cathedral’s first Medieval Festival, in collaboration with the Hereford City BID. Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 August 2026 in the Cathedral Close & High Town The first Medieval Hereford Festival event will feature thrilling battle re-enactments, where armoured warriors clash in dramatic displays of medieval combat, alongside a fully interactive “living village” showcasing traditional crafts, trades and daily life from centuries past. Visitors will also be able to step back in time with period entertainment, costumed performers, and historical demonstrations, including the chance to see the medieval stocks. A spectacular opening procession will kick off the festival, winding its way through the city streets and culminating at the Cathedral Close. Featuring re-enactors, musicians and colourful medieval characters, the procession will set the tone for a weekend of pageantry, history and family-friendly fun. Lots of activit...

Sun 16 AugMappa Mundi

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Children & Family

Around £50

Epic Explorers – Summer Holiday Club 2026

Epic Explorers returns this summer! Our exciting Holiday Club will take place from Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 August 2026 at the cathedral. Calling all young adventurers! This summer, the cathedral will be transformed into a place of wonder, discovery, and fun as we welcome children to Epic Explorers, our Holiday Club for primary-aged children. Over three action-packed days, your child will enjoy a fantastic programme filled with activities, creativity, and adventure, including: Exciting Bible stories Drama, music & creative crafts Bushcraft adventures First Aid workshops with St John Ambulance A workshop with Thomas Trilby, Circus Entertainer Bushcraft sessions with Tim A visit from West Mercia Search and Rescue It’s the perfect mix of learning, laughter, and new experiences, all set within the inspiring surroundings of the cathedral. SPACES ARE LIMITED! £50 for all 3 days and £5 discount for siblings. To register, contact Julie:&nb...

Fri 21 AugMappa Mundi

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Community

Around £10

The Hereford Mysteries

Friday 23 & Saturday 24 October 2026, 7.30 pm The final stage production as part of Hereford Cathedral's Year of Storytelling will be The Hereford Mysteries, directed by The Revd Canon James Pacey and featuring the recorded voice of Sir David Suchet. The Hereford Mysteries is an unforgettable theatrical experience - a sweeping retelling of the Bible’s story from Genesis to Revelation, from creation to new creation. Set within the awe-inspiring space of Hereford Cathedral and driven by a powerful soundtrack, this epic production brings to life God’s story of hope, love, and redemption in a bold and breathtaking new way. The performance will begin at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm) and tickets cost £10 per adult and £6 per child. Group discount applies - purchase ten tickets receive your 11th for free. This production is suitable for children aged 10 and above, although the play is thematically intense it isn't visibly distressing. If you have any questio...

Sat 24 Oct20:30Mappa Mundi

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Religion & Spirituality

A Service for Advent in London

Hereford Cathedral Choir will be singing in at The Guards' Chapel, London on Tuesday 1 December 2026 in a service to mark the beginning of Advent. Since 2010, Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust has arranged an annual Advent Service in London at the Royal Military Chapel (Guards’ Chapel) at Wellington Barracks. The service opens with an Act of Remembrance of the members of the Special Air Service who have been killed in the course of their duties since the Second World War. The service then continues a sequence of Bible readings and Advent carols which point towards the coming of Jesus at Christmas. Initially developed to celebrate the links that Hereford Cathedral has with local military groups, the service has now become a way for supporters of the cathedral, who work or live in London, to hear Hereford Cathedral Choir close to Christmas and to join in an act of Advent worship. The evening also serves as a fundraiser for the Perpetual Trust, which supports the choir and educat...

Tue 1 DecMappa Mundi

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