Abbeys & priories · East of England
St Albans Abbey
In or near St Albans.
St Albans Abbey is a abbey in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Albans Abbey, the nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, located 0.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AL3 4HL. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
St Albans Abbey is a place of interest in Hertfordshire, London. It dates from the Anglo-Saxon period of British history. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the St Albans parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area AL3.
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Heritage listing
Details This record has been generated from an "old county number" (OCN) scheduling record. These are monuments that were not reviewed under the Monuments Protection Programme and are some of our oldest designation records. As such they do not yet have the full descriptions of their modernised counterparts available. Please contact us if you would like further information. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: HT 96 Legacy System: RSM - OCN
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Albans Abbey is a historic site known for its stunning architecture and rich history. Visitors can explore the abbey's beautiful interior and learn about its significance in the local area.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Albans Abbey is an Anglo-Saxon abbey located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, within the London region. It is designated as a scheduled monument and is situated within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.7493, -0.3441
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- St Albans, unparished area
- Postcode
- AL3 4HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Albans
- Phone
- 01727 854887
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm
- Official site
- www.graphicsplusstalbans.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17645367 (CC0)
- commons: St Albans cathedral - cloisters - PS01.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Albans Abbey?
- St Albans Abbey is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 4HL), in the parish of St Albans, unparished area.
- What is St Albans Abbey?
- St Albans Abbey is a abbey in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Albans Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 4HL.
- When was St Albans Abbey built?
- Dates from the Anglo-Saxon period.
- Is St Albans Abbey a listed building?
- St Albans Abbey is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is St Albans Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — St Albans Abbey is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to St Albans Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 4HL.