Towns & cities · East of England
St Albans
St Albans — city and unparished area in southern Hertfordshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans City · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Albans, the nearest railway station is St Albans City, located 0.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is AL1 3FH. Entry to the town is free.
About
St Albans is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 18 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 82,146 people. Named after Saint Alban. Wikidata describes it as: "city and unparished area in southern Hertfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.7550°, -0.3360°.
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Summary from the official site
St Albans is a historic city known for its rich Roman heritage, including the remains of Verulamium, a significant Roman settlement. Visitors can explore various attractions such as the St Albans Cathedral and the Verulamium Museum, which showcases artifacts from the Roman period.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Albans () is a cathedral city in Hertfordshire, England, east of Hemel Hempstead and west of Hatfield, 20 miles (32 km) north-west of London, 8 miles (13 km) south-west of Welwyn Garden City and 11 miles (18 km) south-east of Luton. St Albans was the first major town on the old Roman road of Watling Street for travellers heading north and became the city of Verulamium. It has a population of 82,146.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7550, -0.3360
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- St Albans, unparished area
- Postcode
- AL1 3FH
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Albans
- Population
- 82,146
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans City — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.stalbans.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6226 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Albans (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: StAlbansCathedral-PS02.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
St. Albans War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Church of St. Peter, St. Albans
Historic churches · 0.1 km
The Hope Stone
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Marlborough Buildings
Gardens · 0.2 km
Leaf Fields
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
The Saint & Sinner
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
The Alban Arena
Theatres · 0.2 km
Alban Arena
Open-air theatres · 0.2 km
Waterend Barn
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
St Albans Market
Cathedrals · 0.3 km
Charles Williams
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
St Albans is a city in Hertfordshire, located in the London region, with a population of 82,146. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 82,146
- Administrative county
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- St Albans
Things to see in St Albans
110 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in St Albans →
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Abbey Gate House
Abbey Gate House — house in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Theatres · East of England
Abbey Theatre
Abbey Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Hill forts · East of England
Beech Bottom Dyke
Beech Bottom Dyke — Iron Age ditch in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Church of St. Peter, St. Albans
Church of St. Peter, St. Albans — church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Clarence Park Fountain
Clarence Park Fountain is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Darrowfield House
Darrowfield House — house in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Grebe House Wildlife Garden
Grebe House Wildlife Garden — 39 St Michael's St, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4SW.
📷 5Cemeteries · East of England
Hatfield Road Cemetery
Hatfield Road Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Hypocaust Museum
Hypocaust Museum — Museum in the Roman city of Verulamium displaying a mosaic floor heated by a hypocaust.
📷 5Watermills · East of England
Kingsbury Water Mill
Kingsbury Water Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Mills · East of England
Kingsbury Watermill
Kingsbury Watermill — mill in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Cemeteries · East of England
London Road Cemetery
London Road Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Maltings Theatre
Maltings Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Manor Garden House
Manor Garden House — house in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Hill forts · East of England
Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Roman Theatre of Verulamium — ancient Roman theatre in St Albans, England.
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📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Romeland House
Romeland House — house in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Flagship📷 5Abbeys & priories · East of England
St Albans Abbey
St Albans Abbey is a abbey in the United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Cathedrals · East of England
St Albans Market
St Albans Market is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
St Michael's Church, St Albans
St Michael's Church, St Albans — Grade I listed church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
St Michael's Manor Hotel
St Michael's Manor Hotel — hotel in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
St. Stephen's Church, St. Albans
St. Stephen's Church, St. Albans — church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Theatres · East of England
The Alban Arena
The Alban Arena is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Saint & Sinner
The Saint & Sinner — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
War Memorial
War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
St. Albans War Memorial
St. Albans War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Church of St. Peter, St. Albans
Church of St. Peter, St. Albans — church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
The Hope Stone
The Hope Stone — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Gardens · East of England
Marlborough Buildings
Marlborough Buildings — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Leaf Fields
Leaf Fields — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near St Albans
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · East of England
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Ardmore House Hotel
Ardmore House Hotel — a hotel in england london.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Watling Street Caravan Park
Watling Street Caravan Park — a caravan park in england london.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Saint & Sinner
The Saint & Sinner — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Waterend Barn
Waterend Barn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Wellington Public House
Wellington Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Albans?
- St Albans is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL1 3FH), in the parish of St Albans, unparished area.
- What is St Albans?
- St Albans — city and unparished area in southern Hertfordshire, England.
- How do I get to St Albans?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans City, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL1 3FH.
- Is St Albans a protected site?
- Yes — St Albans is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Albans free to visit?
- Yes, St Albans is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Albans?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans City, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL1 3FH.