Location: St. Albans
Top Things to do in St. Albans
The 10 Best Free Things to do in St. Albans, England
St Albans /sənt ˈɔːlbənz/, /seɪn ... / is a city in Hertfordshire, England, and the major urban area in the City and District of St Albans. It lies east of Hemel Hempstead and west of Hatfield, about 20 miles (32 km) north-northwest of central London, 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Welwyn Garden City and 11 miles (18 km) south-southeast of Luton. St Albans was the first major town on the old Roman road of Watling Street for travellers heading north, and it became the Roman city of Verulamium. It is a historic market town and is now a dormitory town within the London commuter belt and the Greater London Built-up Area.
Restaurants in St. Albans
1. St Albans South Signal Box
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By Neil-KAAG - Ellenton, United States
How amazing to find that this wonderful signal box has not been destroyed like so many other great railway structures from so called improvements. A marvellous insight into mechanical signalling. Brought back so many memories of my time in Abington Box on the West Coast Main Line between Beattock Summit and Carstairs Junction. Very Happy Days!!
2. Rock Pop Candy
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Take a walk down memory lane. Our shop is crammed full of traditional sweets, organic fudge, & imported goodies from around the globe. We have Australian Tim Tams, New Zealand L&P, and many more. Browse through our great range of traditional & retro toys and gifts, or buy your loved one a personalised jar of their favourite treats. Ask about our in store candy workshops.
3. Thirty Nine 10
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Speciality wine shop with family owned wineries' products from all over the World. Wine tastings, corporate functions on request.
4. Farr Brew
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
An award winning brewery set in the heart of the beautiful Ayot estate. With a working brewery in the back and cosy tap room out front we have something for everyone. Open every Saturday (11-5pm) and with BBQs and mini beer festivals across the Spring/Summer months. So if you're out with the dog, bikes, kids or horses... pop in for a beer or just drive over and restock the cupboards.
Reviewed By JonathanmGlenn - St. Albans, United Kingdom
Beer is delicious and staff delightful. What a great place for a few pints and then walk away with a 5 pint polypin for the weekend. Highly recommend
5. The Reading Rooms
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By hertsreviewer1 - Harpenden, United Kingdom
Visited the reading rooms recently after their reopening and I’m so glad I did! Such a cozy, friendly and welcoming environment with the lovely April behind the bar serving up delicious pints of farr brew. An absolute gem. Will be recommending to all of my friends! 5 stars!
6. St Albans Cathedral
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4.5 based on 2,225 reviews
St Albans Cathedral is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. It stands over the place where Alban, the first martyr, was buried after giving his life for his faith over 1700 years ago.The building itself is a blend of architectural styles spanning a millennia and contains recycled Roman bricks from Verulamium. Of special interest are the 13th century wall paintings, a rare watching loft and the shrines of Saint Alban and Amphibalus, the priest who converted Alban to Christianity.
Reviewed By Spawnymc - Abbots Langley, United Kingdom
Another addition to my visits to Pre 1500 Cathedrals.. This one is more Norman than Gothic... Great history here... The volunteer guides are so helpful, knowledgeable and very friendly... Make sure you go on a guided tour.. at the time of my visit they were displaying the "Black Jesus" Last Supper painting... As for parking.. I suggest going to the Maltings Car park.. just a 5 to 10 min walk (depending on how quick you walk) to the Cathedral.
7. Verulamium Park
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4.5 based on 994 reviews
Verulamium Park is a public park in the City of St Albans, Hertfordshire. Along with being a wide open area for recreational purposes, the park includes all that is left of a Roman settlement from which the park takes it's name. The large amount of history on view in the park has resulted in a museum dedicated to the Historic Roman heritage upon which St Albans has been built. The park also includes a long list of facilities including; Tennis courts, sand courts, football and cricket pitches, An athletics track and field facility, a golf course, childrens play area, outdoor childrens Splash Park, a large leisure facility called westminster lodge Leisure Centre which contains a gym and indoor swimming pool, a cafe, a large lake fed by the River Ver, plenty of provision for picnics and family activities and what is thought to be the oldest and one of the most famous public houses in England called The Fighting Cocks. Overlooking the entire area is the St Albans Abbey, a large cathedral dating back to 1077AD. The park is an epicentre of greenery and wildlife and it is a hub of social and recreational activity that the people of St Albans can be extremely proud of.
Reviewed By 366CarolineB366 - Berkhamsted, United Kingdom
Luxury to have such an amazing open space in the city. Ride your bike, walk, run, the choice is yours. There’s room for everyone. Plus there are volley ball nets, a skatepark, swings for the little ones. A lovely river to stroll along which takes you to the Fighting Cocks Pub for lunch or dinner and a drink - absorb the history. Walk up to the Cathedral which is free to enter. Leave a donation if you can! Picnics with friends and family, a lunch time walk to clear the head. So many choices. There is a cafe in the park. Parking is available. If you come on the train you have the choice of both the City train station - just 18 mins from St Pancras International station, and there is the Abbey station where the train line runs to Watford with connections to London Euston and onto MK etc. Lots of Roman ruins and sign boards to explore too and there is Verulamium to visit and the Museum plus there is the wildlife trust in their fantastic building. So many bees and butterflies in the wildlife garden. Have fun.
8. Parish of St Michael
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Big_Jeff_Leo - St Helens, United Kingdom
For me, this is how I imagine England to be,..windey old streets, old rustic pubs, a couple of historic monuments nearby, a picturesque church etc....well this area of St.Albans has it all. If you ever visit this lovely town then please make sure to visit this wonderful suburb.
9. The Bull In London Colney
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
Traditional locals pub offering excellent cask ales and good home cooked food.Live bands and quiz night.
Reviewed By BigBen1987x
Great service, great food and a great pub to have a drink with friends. Definitely recommend.... the food is unbelievable as well as the hospitality! We as a group of friends will be going to The Bull more often that's for sure.
10. St. Michael's Church
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By jennysW1306YF - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
We visited this wonderful Church with its very early architecture and fascinating history. The history of the Church was well documented and it was hard to believe that so much could have happened in its long history. Well worth a visit!
