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Hereford

Also known as City of Hereford, Hereford, Herefordshire

Hereford ( ) is a cathedral city and the county town of the ceremonial county of Herefordshire, England. It is on the banks of the River Wye and lies east of the border with Wales, north-west of Gloucester and south-west of Worcester. With a population of 61,900 in 2024, it is the largest settlement in Herefordshire.

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Hereford is a city, county town, and civil parish located in Herefordshire, England, within the United Kingdom. It serves as the capital of Herefordshire and is situated next to the River Wye. The city has a population of 63,024 and covers an area of 17.1 square units. Its elevation is approximately 61 to 62 meters above sea level.

The local dialing code for Hereford is 01432, and its postal code is HR1. The city is twinned with Dillenburg. Historical sources describing the location include The Nuttall Encyclopædia and the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition.

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Place details

Locality: Hereford
Region: England
Country: United Kingdom
Population: 60,415
Timezone: Europe/London

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Key facts

UK place.type: City and civil parish
UK place.official_name: Hereford
UK place.static_image_caption: Clockwise from the top: Hereford City Centre, St Peter's Church, River Wye Bridge and the Cathedral
UK place.static_image_2_name: Coat of Arms of Hereford City Council.svg
UK place.static_image_2_width: 150px
UK place.static_image_2_caption: Coat of arms of the City Council
UK place.population: 53,112
UK place.population_ref: (2021 Census)
UK place.os_grid_reference: SO515405
UK place.london_distance: ESE
UK place.civil_parish: Hereford
UK place.unitary_england: Herefordshire
UK place.lieutenancy_england: Herefordshire
UK place.region: West Midlands
UK place.country: England
UK place.post_town: HEREFORD
UK place.postcode_area: HR
UK place.postcode_district: HR1, HR2, HR4

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Travel guide

Get in

Herefordshire is a rural county and this is reflected in its transport links to Hereford. Roads from Gloucester or other places tend to be slow and bus transport from neighbouring counties isn't exceptional.

See

200px|thumb|Mappa Mundi thumb|Statue of composer Sir Edward Elgar at the Cathedral Green thumb|The Old House

Do

Formed in 1981, the non-profit-making Guild of Hereford Guides conducts daily walking tours of the city centre (further details from the Tourist Information Centre in the Butter Market). The national Ramblers Association has an active branch in the county.

Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Encyclopedic overview

42 sections

Contents

Toponymy
History
Governance
Geography
Climate
Demography
Transport
Roads
Future
Railways
Buses
Cycling
Military associations
Economy
Regeneration
Current and future projects
Sport
Public leisure
Clubs and societies
Education
University
Colleges
Schools
Health and social care
Society and culture
Agriculture
Music
Art
Literature
Media
Entertainment
Notable people
Sport
Tourism and attractions
Festivals
Twin towns
Freedom of the City
Individuals
Military units
See also
References
External links

An early town charter from 1189, granted by Richard I of England, describes it as "Hereford in Wales". Hereford has been recognised as a city since time immemorial, with the status being reconfirmed in October 2000. Hereford has been a civil parish since 2000.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Hereford” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.