Old Mayor's Parlour

Hereford City’s Gallery for the Visual Arts

Brightly lit and filled with unique and original works of art and craft The Craft Gallery on the first floor of the Old Mayor’s Parlour is open to the public five days a week – closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Historic Building
The 14th Century Old Mayor’s Parlour is located within the old-walled area of the City of Hereford called the Independent Quarter; Hereford’s bijou take on the North Laine, Brighton and York’s Shambles. The present building was probably laid-out in the early 16th century. On the first floor of the Old Mayor’s Parlour there is a particularly rare plaster ceiling incorporating coats of arms and nature inspired subjects. You’ll also see Hereford’s Castle in the roof-truss fresco.

Exhibiting Artists
The gallery is a first-floor exhibition space which can be hired by contemporary artists for one to three weeks. The building is old and quirky, but the display units, hanging system and directional lighting is what you’d expect from a modern gallery space. The Old Mayor’s Parlour is enjoyed by residents and visitors to the City who are art buyers and collectors, gallery browsers, history buffs or those just curious to look and perhaps be challenged by some of the exhibitions that will take place.