Location: St. Albans
Top Things to do in St. Albans
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day 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 Organ Museum
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Q424INchrisb
This is a hidden gem, the volunteers do a great job of maintaining the organs and other Artifacts. The regular concerts are good. We have used venue for events several times, AGM of local disabled swimming club (Salmon), their team Of volunteers have made all our disabled members welcome and felt special. It is so nice to see such passion to preserve the organs and keeping them doing what they were made for entertaining people of all ages, from our young kids to those in their nineties all enjoy it. Thank you on behalf of all Salmon Club members.
2. St Albans South Signal Box
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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!!
3. Hertfordshire Wine School
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
Fun and informative wine tasting events in Hertfordshire. Join us to explore the wonderful World of Wine. We offer evening tastings, Saturday course, food and wine evenings, and private and corporate events.
4. The Odyssey Cinema
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5.0 based on 468 reviews
Reviewed By julia015 - London, United Kingdom
So thrilled that The Odyssey are now showing National Theatre productions on a regular basis. We're really lucky that London is so convenient, however when we can sit in the luxury of the cinema so close to home, why bother going in on the train to pay such crazy prices. The seats are wonderfully comfortable, the view and sound quality is marvellous, and the drinks and snacks excellent. Kicked off with Fleabag, and saw Present Laughter a couple of days ago. So much more civilised than the local Odeon!!! Roll on Cyrano de Bergerac.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Trestle Theatre Company
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Trestle is a mask and physical theatre company, with a highly regarded arts education programme. Our mission is to engage children, young people and adults in creative activity, which aims to enhance the cultural quality of their experiences Trestle succeeds and survives through reinvention and maintaining a passion for engaging people of all ages in the arts, developing new ways of delivering professional development across the public and private sectors, collaborating with artists and partners and creating resources for education and arts practitioners. Trestle Arts Base is a 100-year-old chapel, beautifully converted into a unique performing arts centre. Situated in the tranquil setting of Highfield Park, just five minutes from St Albans city centre by car, this unique venue offers fantastic facilities for all occasions. Whether it is a concert, workshop, business meeting or birthday party, our experienced staff can help you plan and deliver the perfect event.
8. 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
9. 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!
10. De Havilland Aircraft Museum
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4.5 based on 432 reviews
The UK’s oldest aviation museum dedicated to the preservation of the de Havilland aviation heritage. We are currently closed due to the pandemic. We plan to re-open on the 18th May 2021 government guidelines allowing.
Reviewed By biertonscout1 - Aylesbury, United Kingdom
Wifey & I visited the museum as we’d not been fir several years and also wifey has been in lock down and it was one if the few places we could get tickets for ! We were greeted at the gate by one if the volunteers who, when we shower wifey was disabled, told us the best place to park. We’d booked online the night before but needn’t have as it was sadly very quiet.... Our details were taken at the door by another volunteer who explained their COVID precautions and we entered. The friendly young guy at the desk checked our booking, gave us a guide an warmly welcomed us in. The operate a one way system and require masks in the hangars but not outside. There’s hand sanitizer at every entrance and exit. There are numerous knowledgeable guides around all the exhibits who are more than happy to explain what you are looking at and some if the history. This is very definitely a “men in sheds” type museum BUT they are preserving the name DeHavilland and its rich history and relationship with the surrounding area. Wifey and I will DEFINITELY be back and I aim to take out a membership later in the year. All in all a lovely little museum, nicely stocked shop and tea room, Uber friendly volunteers and spotlessly clean and immaculately kept.
