Hereford Cathedral

10/06/2026

Unlocking the Magic of the 48 Preludes and Fugues of J. S. Bach
Hosted by The Friends of Hereford Cathedral
Friday 12 June, 7 pm

Dean Emeritus, Michael Tavinor, presents an engaging evening exploring the wonder and brilliance of Bach’s 48 Preludes and Fugues.

Illustrated with live excerpts performed on both the piano and our renowned Father Willis organ, the talk will also feature a large screen in the Nave.

Fizz and canapés will be served in the Retrochoir following the talk.

The cost is £15 per member (£20 guests).
For more information and to book your place please email:
[email protected]

📷 Ash Mills

10/06/2026

Cathedral Seedlings
Thursday 11 June, 10 am | College Hall

Get your flip-flops and sun hats ready because Cathedral Seedlings is heading to the beach! 🏖️

Throughout the rest of this term, we'll be exploring Bible stories with a seaside theme. This week, we'll discover the story of Jesus calming a mighty storm. 🌊⛵

Join us for a selection of watery craft activities 🎨💦, as well as our usual songs 🎵, stories 📖 and circle time.

👋 We'd also like to extend a very warm Cathedral Seedlings welcome to the first of our Hereford and Ludlow College students, who will be joining us for this week's session.

💙 We can't wait to see you there!

09/06/2026

Exciting! We had great fun unboxing the new Hereford Gospels merchandise, and we can't wait to share it with you.

Which item is your favourite?

The Hereford Gospels collection and much more are now available in the Cathedral Shop, open Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Pop in and take a look!

09/06/2026

Summer Garden Party with The Hey Yahs
Friday 7 August, 7 pm

Join us for a spectacular summer evening party in the Chapter House Garden where you can dance the night away with popular local band The Hey Yahs. The Hey Yahs are a fun and lively event band showcasing top class entertainment to get you in a summer party mood.

To find out more about tickets and to book your place, please visit our website or contact the Ticket Desk in person or 01432 374 202.

www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/the-hey-yahs-2026

📷 Phil Harrison - Summer Garden Party with The Hey Yahs 2025 at Hereford Cathedral

08/06/2026

Tomorrow! Gala Organ Concert - Roger Sayer
Tuesday 9 June, 7 pm

Roger Sayer will be giving a Gala Organ Concert, entitled Interstellar: From Space to Earth, as part of this year’s summer organ recital programme.

Tickets for this concert cost £12 (students £5) and are available to purchase online or from the ticket desk in person or by telephone (01432 374 202). Tickets will also be available on the door.

Find out what’s on the programme:
www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/gala-organ-roger-sayer

08/06/2026

Saints & Pilgrimage Tour
Wednesday 24 June, 1.30 pm

Step into the world of medieval saints, relics, and pilgrimage as you explore how faith, healing, and devotion shaped the Cathedral and drew pilgrims from across England for centuries.
From the shrine of St Ethelbert to St Thomas Cantilupe, discover the people, stories, and traditions that made Hereford one of England’s great pilgrimage destinations.

With just 15 tickets per tour, places are limited - be among the first to experience it!

We have some dates available throughout the year! Check our website for details.
www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/saints-pilgrimage-tour

📷 Gordon Taylor

07/06/2026

Everyone is welcome to join us in worship today on the First Sunday after Trinity:

8 am Holy Communion (BCP 1662)

10 am Cathedral Eucharist
Preacher The Cathedral Pastor

11.30 am Matins

3.30 pm Evensong

Download this week's Pew Sheet here: www.herefordcathedral.org/pew-sheets
Download this week's Music List here: www.herefordcathedral.org/music-lists

📷 Peter Nicholls

06/06/2026

Gala Organ Concert - Roger Sayer
Tuesday 9 June, 7 pm

Roger Sayer will be giving a Gala Organ Concert, entitled Interstellar: From Space to Earth, as part of this year’s summer organ recital programme.

Tickets for this concert cost £12 (students £5) and are available to purchase online or from the ticket desk in person or by telephone (01432 374 202). Tickets will also be available on the door.

Find out what’s on the programme:
www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/gala-organ-roger-sayer

06/06/2026

Hereford Gospels Online Symposium
Free event | Friday 26 June, 10 am - 4 pm

Following a welcome from The Rt Revd Dr David Thomson, speakers will include Pete Furniss, Professors Richard Gameson & Andy Beeby, Bill Endres, Peter McIntosh and Elizabeth Semper O'Keefe. This promises to be fascinating day exploring the oldest manuscript in our collection.

Book your free space now:
www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/hereford-gospels-online-symposium

📷 Gordon Taylor

Taking place online on Friday 26 June

05/06/2026

Today the Dean hosted our annual Volunteer Tea Party in the Cloister Garden to say thank you to our wonderful volunteer team 🥰

Thank you for the hours you give
Thank you for the warmth you extend to every visitor
Thank you for all of the quiet and unseen tasks that you do
Thank you for everything that you do to keep our cathedral running smoothly

Thank you 🤍

Volunteers' Week Association of English Cathedrals