Towns & cities · East of England
City of St Albans
City of St Albans — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans City · 3.7 km
About
City of St Albans is a other in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The City of St Albans is known for its rich history and heritage, featuring attractions such as the stunning St Albans Cathedral and the Roman ruins of Verulamium. Visitors can explore charming streets, enjoy local shops, and experience various cultural events throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The City of St Albans, located in the London region, is a historic city known for its rich heritage. It features the remains of a Roman city and the impressive St Albans Cathedral, which dates back to the Norman era.
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Background
History
The town of St Albans had been an ancient borough since 1553. It was reformed in 1836 to become a municipal borough and additionally gained city status in 1877. The modern St Albans district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the area of three former districts, which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was named St Albans after its largest settlement. It was awarded borough status from its creation, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor, continuing the series of mayors of St Albans which had started in 1553. The city status which had been held by the old municipal borough of St Albans was extended to cover the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7833, -0.3333
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- Sandridge
- Postcode
- AL3 6JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans City — 3.7 km
- Official site
- www.ons.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: City of St Albans (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
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Stately homes · 1.3 km
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Beech Bottom Dyke
Hill forts · 1.7 km
Site of Moated Manor House
Manor houses · 1.8 km
Sandridge
Villages · 2.0 km
Harvester
Restaurants · 2.0 km
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Heartwood Forest
Forests & woodlands · 2.0 km
Sandridge Lychgate
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
St Leonard's Church, Sandridge
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Burma Star Association Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
The Sanpit Theatre
Theatres · 2.3 km
Batchwood Hall
Stately homes · 2.4 km
The City of St Albans is located in Hertfordshire, within the London region. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Administrative county
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
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Things to see in City of St Albans
9 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in City of St Albans →
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Childwickbury Manor
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📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Heartwood Forest
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Sandridge Lychgate
Sandridge Lychgate is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
St Leonard's Church, Sandridge
St Leonard's Church, Sandridge — church in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Theatres · East of England
The Sanpit Theatre
The Sanpit Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · East of England
Site of Moated Manor House
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Water Storage Tower In Courtyard On South East Side Of Childwick Bury Manor
Water Storage Tower In Courtyard On South East Side Of Childwick Bury Manor — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Burma Star Association Memorial
Burma Star Association Memorial — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Water Storage Tower In Courtyard On South East Side Of Childwick Bury Manor
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📷 5Stately homes · East of England
Childwickbury Manor
Childwickbury Manor — manor in Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Hill forts · East of England
Beech Bottom Dyke
Beech Bottom Dyke — Iron Age ditch in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Manor houses · East of England
Site of Moated Manor House
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📷 5📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Harvester
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Where to eat & stay near City of St Albans
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Ardmore House Hotel
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
The White Hart Hotel
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
Aubrey Park Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Barley Mow Caravan Site
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Harvester
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Elephant And Castle Public House
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Prae Wood Arms
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Saint & Sinner
The Saint & Sinner — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Waterend Barn
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Colney Heath
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is City of St Albans?
- City of St Albans is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 6JF), in the parish of Sandridge.
- What is City of St Albans?
- City of St Albans — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to City of St Albans?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans City, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 6JF.
- Who owns City of St Albans?
- City of St Albans is owned by St Albans City and District Council.
- Is City of St Albans a protected site?
- Yes — City of St Albans is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to City of St Albans?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans City, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 6JF.