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The beautiful 12th century Cathedral of Hereford (one of the oldest in England) is located at the centre of the city and has good access for wheelchair user visitors, the only exception being the crypt.

Adjoining the cathedral is the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library exhibition. This is also accessible with an excellent tactile/audio interactive exhibit explaining details of the Mappa Mundi. There are also replica maps displayed on the walls in the exhibition that allow close access. However sadly at the present time the actual Mappa Mundi itself is displayed in a high position that does not enable wheelchairs to get close enough to see it clearly.

 

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Heritage Attraction Facilities

Assessed by Disabled Holiday Information

Arrival

• Designated Disabled car parking
• Hard surfaced car park
• Level/ramped wheelchair access to entrance (level)
• Level/ramped wheelchair access into venue (level)
• Easy access around ground floor/area of site
• Wheelchair access to gardens/grounds

Toilets

• Wheelchair accessible toilet/toilets (n.b. It is radar key operated and there is a key available from the vestry office)
• Room for carer/carers in accessible toilet
• Wheelchair turning space in accessible toilet
• Space for side transfer to toilet (left hand transfer only)
• Grab rails in toilet
• easy access to hand dryer/towels
• Easy access to wash basin

Café/Shop

• Level/ramped access to shop
• Level/ramped access to café/tearoom
• Sufficient wheelchair access to tables (the dining area is quite small and access is limited)
• Wheelchair accessible picnic area
• Wheelchair accessible picnic table/tables (see photo)

Other

• assistance dogs welcome
• Wheelchair loan/hire
• Hearing loop
• Special access to exhibits for visually impaired (large print service books available)
• Wheelchair access to interactive exhibits