Shopping in the City of Hereford

Shops in Hereford – a tale of two halves!

The Old Market

The Old Market in Hereford was built 11 years ago and is still referred to by many locals as the ‘new bit’. It’s on the site of what used to be the city’s cattle market and back in the day they actually drove cattle through the streets! As recently as 2011 on a Wednesday, the city was full of farmers, livestock wagons and the sounds (and smells) of sheep, pigs, cattle, chickens and all sorts!

The Old Market is separated from High Town, by the busy city ring road. Cross over by Costa and head off down Widemarsh Street. Now you’re in the old bit. Head towards M&S and you’ll find yourself in High Town, which is a large, pedestrian area dominated by the Old House (also called the Black and White house).

For your diary. There’s an outdoor market in High Town every Wednesday and Saturday. Plants, jewellery, wooden carvings – it’s got the lot.

Top tip. If you and your group go off in different directions – meet outside M&S (all the locals do!) Outside the Old House, there’s a  life-size bronze statue of a Hereford bull with every feature on show (you know what I’m saying?!)  This is a great place for an insta pic and also a good location  as a meeting point if your group splits up.

Independent Day

Just off High Town, along from M&S, is a little passage called Capuchin Lane, which leads into the city’s iconic Church Street with the cathedral at the top.

This is Hereford’s independent quarter, and you’ll find some great shops including:

• View. Contemporary women’s fashion from niche and mainstream designers. Clothes, accessories, shoes and boots in a beautiful building.
• Calandra’s. Designer menswear including Lyle & Scott and Tommy Hilfiger.
• McKellers. McKellers has been creating bespoke jewellery in the city for over 40 years. They specialise in 3D digital design for clients.
• Rossiter Books. Family run and great for a book browse. They also do lots of author events.
• Lov Leaf. A quirky little plant shop that hires out plants for big events, but you can also wander in and buy a banana plant or a fiddle leaf fig!
• Mike Gell Jewellery Gallery. Browse the work of over 50 British jewellery makers, as well as contemporary glassware and other gifts.
• Cherry Savidge. An independent women’s boutique where Cherry provides a unique shopping experience for chic casual or really big occasions.
• Phillip Morris and Son. Head back towards the ‘new bit’ or the Old Market and you’ll come upon Phillip Morris and Son – an independent department store on both sides of Widemarsh Street, it’s been here since 1845! You can buy kids toys, kitchen utensils, country clothing, shooting accessories and all sorts of ironmongery. It’s like stepping back in time!
• Printer + Tailor. Go past the Imperial pub and pop into Printer and Tailor. It’s full of contemporary, creative design – from clothing to books, coffee cups to throws and just about anything else. Well worth a mooch.

Chain Reaction

But if you like the big chains, then Hereford has its fair share including New Look, M&S, Primark, Matalan, White Stuff, Fat Face, TKMaxx and Boots to name just a few.

There really is something for everyone in Hereford’s shopping areas. So, whether you’re on an extended stay at Discover Parks as a holiday home owner or on a short-term visit in your caravan or staying in our self-catering accommodation make sure a shopping trip to Hereford is on your itinerary.