Discover the history of this unique site from Saxon times to the present day. The tour includes an exploration of the recent £5million restoration of the cathedral's exterior spaces, and entrance to the unique Mappa Mundi and Chained Library.

Tours start from outside the East End of the Cathedral at 10.45am and 2pm (limited to 20 people per tour) Tours take place on: *Sat 21st, Mon 23rd - Sat 28th July.

This hour long walk is led by a volunteer from the Mayor's Guild of Guides.

The Guild was formed in 1981 as a non-profit making body to assist tourism in the City. The guides are unpaid volunteers who have made a study of the origins and development of Hereford. They have been accepted as the Mayor’s Official Guides and are proud to wear a badge with the city’s coat-of-arms.

Emma Johnson clarinet
John Lenehan piano

Mendelssohn Sonata in E flat major
Schumann Fantasiestücke op.73
John Ireland Fantasy Sonata
Poulenc Sonata
Stravinsky Three Pieces
Bliss Pastoral
Horovitz Majorcan Pieces

A Three Choirs Plus event, which shines a spotlight on the creative talents of young people and regional artists, singers, dancers, actors, craftspeople and all-round entertainers. 

Cantabile Girls' Choir, Hereford Cathedral School

Recent success in reaching the finals of the BBC Songs of Praise Choir of the year in 2011, and the last of 6 out of 130 choirs has been a huge boost to this wonderful girls' choir. The relaxing and enjoyable performance today will include works by Purcell, Schubert, Mozart, Rutter, Neum and Kodaly.

Dame Felicity Lott speaker
David Hill speaker

This lunch is open to Three Choirs Festival Society members only.

If you wish to join the Society, please look at our Society page for further information.

Peter Shepherd organ

Programme to be confirmed

The first in a series of four recitals given by prize-winning young players selected by the Royal College of Organists.

Discover the history of this unique site from Saxon times to the present day. The tour includes an exploration of the recent £5million restoration of the cathedral's exterior spaces, and entrance to the unique Mappa Mundi and Chained Library.

Tours start from outside the East End of the Cathedral at 10.45am and 2pm (limited to 20 people per tour) Tours take place on: *Sat 21st, Mon 23rd - Sat 28th July.

David Hurley countertenor
Timothy Wayne-Wright countertenor
Paul Phoenix tenor
Christopher Bruerton baritone
Christopher Gabbitas baritone
Jonathan Howard bass

Supported by the Friends of Hereford Cathedral

Royal Rhymes and Rounds

One of the world’s most celebrated ensembles, The King’s Singers have a packed schedule of concerts, recordings, media and education work that spans the globe. Championing the work of young and established composers, they remain consummate entertainers; a class-act with a delightfully British wit.

Oscar Wilde The Selfish Giant 

Founded in 2001 by Rob Ashman, Sea Legs is a high quality small touring puppet theatre.

Synopsis: Since building a wall to keep the children out of his garden, the only visitors the Selfish Giant gets are Lady Snow and her friends. One morning he hears the most beautiful music coming from his bedroom window and is delighted with the sight that greets him. Set in a magnificent steel sculpted garden, the story is told using beautifully crafted puppets, a brilliant musical soundtrack and superb storytelling.

For children age 4+ 

Anthony Hall speaker

Ticket Price: £5

Anthony is an experienced Music Psychotherapist registered with the Health Professions Council. He is a visiting consultant to a number of different Healthcare organisations and a guest lecturer at The University of Glamorgan and The University of Bristol.

Hannah Roper violin
Joanne Sealey piano

Supported by Mrs Clare Wichbold

Elgar Sonata in E minor
Debussy Sonata in G minor
Bach Chaconne (Partita in D minor)

This teenage violinist from Hereford holds an award from the Martin Musical Scholarship Fund, administered by the Philharmonia Orchestra to encourage and support young talent nationally. We are delighted to recognise her considerable achievements with this solo recital.

A Three Choirs Plus event, which shines a spotlight on the creative talents of young people and regional artists, singers, dancers, actors, craftspeople and all-round entertainers.

Hereford Cathedral School
Lucy Zammit producer

Tom Stoppard The Real Inspector Hound

Three Cathedral Choirs
Music for Awhile Orchestra
Geraint Bowen conductor

John Mark Ainsley Evangelist
Alex Ashworth Christus

Natalie Clifton-Griffith soprano
Iestyn Davies countertenor
Simon Wall tenor
Matthew Brook bass

Supported by the Friends of Hereford Three Choirs Festival
The choristers are sponsored by Lee Bolton Monier Williams

Bach St John Passion