Historic pubs · East of England
The Blue Anchor
In or near St Albans.
The Blue Anchor in England East, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey · 1.2 km
About
The Blue Anchor is a historic pub in England East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Blue Anchor is a pub located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, within the East of England. It sits in an area designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Chilterns. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, offering a selection of drinks and possibly light meals. The setting provides a convenient stop for those exploring the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7543, -0.3514
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- St Albans, unparished area
- Postcode
- AL3 4SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Albans
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26397180 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Blue Anchor, St Albans (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Blue Anchor?
- The Blue Anchor is in Hertfordshire, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 4SD), in the parish of St Albans, unparished area.
- What is The Blue Anchor?
- The Blue Anchor in England East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Blue Anchor?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 4SD.
- Is The Blue Anchor a protected site?
- Yes — The Blue Anchor is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Blue Anchor?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 4SD.