Cathedrals · East of England
St Albans Cathedral
Also known as: Ardeaglais St Albans
In or near St Albans.
St Albans Cathedral — a Grade I-listed cathedral in england-london, United Kingdom.
No Swan So Fine — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey · 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Albans Cathedral, you can take the train to St Albans Abbey, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AL3 5DG. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
St Albans Cathedral is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
Photo gallery
Official information
St Albans Cathedral is a historic site known for its stunning architecture and rich history. Visitors can explore the beautiful interior, including the nave and various chapels, and learn about the cathedral's significance in British history.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Albans Cathedral, officially the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban, also known as "the Abbey", is a Church of England cathedral in St Albans, England. Much of its architecture dates from Norman times. It ceased to be an abbey following its dissolution in the 16th century and became a cathedral in 1877. Although legally a cathedral church, it differs in certain particulars from most other cathedrals in England, being also used as a parish church, of which the dean is rector with the same powers, responsibilities and duties as those of any other parish. At 85 metres long, it has the longest nave of any cathedral in England. Probably founded in the 8th century, the present building is Norman or Romanesque architecture of the 11th century, with Gothic and 19th-century additions.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.7506, -0.3422
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- St Albans, unparished area
- Postcode
- AL3 5DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Albans
- Phone
- +44 1727 854887
- Established
- 793
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.graphicsplusstalbans.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q334377 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Albans Cathedral (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Albans Cathedral?
- St Albans Cathedral is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 5DG), in the parish of St Albans, unparished area.
- What is St Albans Cathedral?
- St Albans Cathedral — a Grade I-listed cathedral in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Albans Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 5DG.
- When was St Albans Cathedral built?
- Built or established in 793.
- Is St Albans Cathedral a listed building?
- St Albans Cathedral is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is St Albans Cathedral a protected site?
- Yes — St Albans Cathedral is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to St Albans Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 5DG.