Location: St. Albans
Top Things to do in St. Albans
What to do and see in St. Albans, England: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
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.
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1. The Ayot Greenway
2. Wheathampstead War Memorial
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Travelling_SE_Asia - St. Albans, United Kingdom
Every Remembrance Sunday the roll of honour with the names of Wheathampstead Villagers who fell in WWI & WWII is read in the High Street at a Remembrance Day service. This is a memorial to those who fell during both conflicts. I think this is part of the Wheathampstead Heritage Trail, but can also be viewed by walking down the High Street.
3. Old London Road Railway Station
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By therichastill - Stevenage, United Kingdom
The Alban Way runs from St Albans Abbey to Hatfield and was a former railway line which shut in the Sixties. Although the track bed is almost all gone (Check out Nast Hyde Halt) there is still quite a bit of architecture on the route to admire as you travel along. One of the stations still in situ is London Road station which is very close to the Midland Arch. From the architecture you can tell this used to be a railway station and I am glad it was not demolished but it has been repurposed and it is now a nursery. I would definitely recommend checking out the Alban Way and admiring the railway history you can see along the way.
4. The Mill Quay
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Travelling_SE_Asia - St. Albans, United Kingdom
Lovely place to sit and enjoy the river whilst waiting for the busy local fish and chip shop to prepare my order. I was even blessed to see a Heron standing on one leg in the river! A very rare sight usually but one seemingly more common during lockdown. Managed to get some pictures this time.
5. St Albans
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By I2410YTdenisep
Wander around the Cathedral Quater with independent shops steeped in history. From the Roman ruins to the medieval Clock Tower St Albans is a great place for taking in a bit of culture, shopping, eating and drinking and a wander around some amazing green spaces, History on every corner.
6. St Albans Clock Tower
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4.5 based on 347 reviews
Completed by 1405, the Clock Tower is the only surviving medieval town belfry in England and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The tower with its fine bell has survived over 600 years of use. The Clock Tower was first and foremost a political statement. The townspeople used it to assert their freedom, power and wealth in the face of the premier Benedictine Abbey of England (now St Albans Cathedral). The Clock Tower is generally open from Easter (Good Friday) to the end of September, every Saturday and Sunday and Bank Holiday, between 10.30am and 5pm. Last admission 4.45pm. It is also sometimes open on other special occasions like Heritage Open Days (September), the Food & Drink 'Feastival' (September) and the Christmas Lights switch-on (November). Admission: Adults: £1. Children: free. Unfortunately the Clock Tower is not wheelchair or buggy accessible or for those who experience claustrophobia. The climb up to the top is via 93 very narrow and steep steps.
Reviewed By Travelling_SE_Asia - St. Albans, United Kingdom
The Clock Tower, on Market Place in St Albans town centre is apparently the only remaining medieval town belfry in England. Built around 1405, the clock tower is about 20 metres (66 ft.) high and includes four floors and the roof floor. The facia of the tower is flint stone and the tower has some gargoyles. The last time I visited was with a local Scout Group on a tour of St Albans. Well worth the visit to see a fabulous piece of local history.
7. Parish of St Michael
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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.
8. 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!
9. Redbournbury Watermill and Bakery
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4.5 based on 140 reviews
An eighteenth century working watermill museum and bakery. The mill produces organic stoneground flour and artisan loaves are handmade in the bakery. The majority of our organic grain is grown on a neighbouring farm giving our flour and bread the lowest "food-miles". There are four floors of the mill to explore and the mill's Crossley HD11 oil engine normally runs on Sunday afternoons.
Reviewed By babababybel - Toulouse, France
- the environment is amazing, old mill and bakery in the countryside - the course is great, varied. We benefit from the advice of an experienced baker - we made 9 different recipes and took everything home, wont go hungry for a while!! - organisation was exemplary, good communication, emails to prepare us and follow up I recommend 100%
10. The Midland Railway Arch
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By therichastill - Stevenage, United Kingdom
I travelled along the Alban Way from Hatfield and the Midland Railway Arch is right next to the former railway station at London Road. The station is now a nursery but from the outside you can tell it has railway origins. The arch takes the Midland Mainline from London St Pancras North to St Albans City (which is the main station in St Albans) then further North to Luton, Bedford, the East Midlands and Sheffield. Walking underneath the railway through the arch you can see that the arch was built and then added to as the railway was doubled from double to quadruple track. The railway is high above you and it is quite humbling to think of what went into building this feat of engineering.
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