Hereford Cathedral is launching a series of summer events.

The tower and the cathedral gardens are open to tours and a special exhibition has opened at the Mappa Mundi building.

The tower is open on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10.30am-3pm.

Tours of the cathedral gardens include the Chapter House Garden, the College of the Vicar's Choral Cloister, and the private gardens of the Bishop and the Dean.

They are at 3pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays during June, July and August.

Tickets cost £4 and are available from the cathedral shop on 01432 374210.

A new exhibition of books, manuscripts, documents and artefacts from the Cathedral Library & Archives is also being showcased at the Mappi Mundi and Chained Library.

The exhibition is open Monday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm and Sunday 11am - 3.30pm.

For more information call 01432 374225.