We will start with a Nativity Family Trail on Thursday 11 December 2025 until Saturday 10 January 2026, families can take part in our Nativity Trail across the cathedral to discover more about the story of Christmas.

Pick up a free leaflet from the Welcome Desk as you arrive and follow the trail around the cathedral to find the different parts of the nativity story. Answer the questions as you go around, take the highlighted letters from your answers and you will be able make a festive word at the end of the trail!

Once you’ve found the answer, take your sheet to the Welcome Desk or Ticket Desk to claim your sticker!

We'd love to see pictures of you taking part in this year's trail - please feel free to tag us on social media!

The trail will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and is suitable for KS1 & KS2 (and their grown ups!). The trail will not be available to take part in when worship is taking place.

Join the Chancellor as he shares the story of Epiphany in this relaxed and informal outdoor service.

Sung by Hereford Cathedral Voluntary Choir, celebrating the veneration of the Christ-Child by the Magi.

All are welcome to attend - no tickets required

On Saturday 31 January 2026, Hereford Cathedral Choir, together with Marches Baroque and an international lineup of soloists, will be performing J S Bach’s Christmas Oratorio in its entirety (sung in German).

Lucy Cox soprano

Ciara Hendrick mezzo-soprano

Gwilym Bowen tenor

Alex Ashworth bass

Hereford Cathedral Choir

Marches Baroque

Geraint Bowen director

Tickets £25 (Front Nave), £18 (Rear Nave) or £10 for Under 25s in Rear Nave are available to purchase by clicking book, from the cathedral ticket desk in person or by calling 01432 374202.

Supported by the William A Cadbury Charitable Trust and Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust