AN ICONIC Hereford landmark has been recognised with an award by Tripadvisor.

The global travel website has recognised Hereford Cathedral as a Travellers’ Choice award winner for 2022.

The award celebrates businesses which have received consistently positive reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, and identifies Hereford Cathedral and its Mappa Mundi and Chained Library Exhibition as among the top 10 per cent of visitor attractions worldwide.

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Tripadvisor said the Cathedral stood out in delivering positive experiences to visitors with its welcome, its guided tours, and the Cathedral Café.

Shortly after that, the Cathedral learned it had also been shortlisted as one of six finalists for Best Historic Attraction or Venue in this year’s Group Leisure and Travel Awards, confirming its position as one of the leading destinations for group tours and excursions in the country.

The overall winner will be announced in early October.

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Owen Towndrow, visitor engagement officer at Hereford Cathedral, said: "Our volunteers and staff at Hereford work so hard to make sure visitors enjoy their visit, whether they are learning about the cathedral’s history, being wowed by the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library, climbing the tower for amazing views or just enjoying a coffee or lunch in the café.

"A lot of work goes into making sure our visitors, whether on an organised tour or just walking in, feel welcome from the moment they step into the Cathedral, and it is wonderful to be recognised in this way."