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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · East of England

The Boot

In or near St Albans.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

The Boot — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

The Boot Inn, St Albans - geograph.org.uk - 7996559

Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
St Albans Abbey · 0.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit The Boot, you can take a train to St Albans Abbey station, which is 0.7 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is AL3 5DG.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

The Boot is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* 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

Graphics Plus is an art gallery and bespoke framing service located in St. Albans. Visitors can explore a variety of artworks and framing options in a vibrant setting.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Boot is a public house in St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK. Located in the centre of the city, it is near the site of the First Battle of St Albans. According to St Albans Ghost Lore [Muriel Thresher and Beryl Carrington (1987) ISBN 0901194077 published by St Albans and Hertfordshire Archaeological Society], it was known as the Old Wellington pub formerly the Blue Boar .

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.7512, -0.3403
County
Hertfordshire
District
St Albans
Parish
St Albans, unparished area
Postcode
AL3 5DG
Parliamentary constituency
St Albans
Phone
+44 1727 854887
Nearest railway station
St Albans Abbey0.7 km
Opening
Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Boot?
The Boot is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 5DG), in the parish of St Albans, unparished area.
What is The Boot?
The Boot — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Boot?
The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 5DG.
Who owns The Boot?
The Boot is owned by Punch Pubs.
Is The Boot a listed building?
The Boot is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
Is The Boot a protected site?
Yes — The Boot is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
Is The Boot free to visit?
Yes, The Boot is free to enter.
How do I get to The Boot?
The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 5DG.