Museums · East of England
The Hypocaust
In or near St Albans.
The Hypocaust — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Hypocaust is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Hypocaust is an ancient Roman underfloor heating system located in Verulamium Park, showcasing early indoor heating technology. Visitors can explore this remarkable engineering feat, which dates back to around AD 200, and learn about its historical significance.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Hypocaust is a museum located in London. It features an ancient Roman heating system, illustrating the engineering prowess of the era. This site provides insights into Roman domestic life and architectural innovation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7492, -0.3563
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- St Albans, unparished area
- Postcode
- AL3 6AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Albans
- Phone
- 01727 751 810
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Monday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
- Official site
- www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/4372956 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hypocaust?
- The Hypocaust is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 6AD), in the parish of St Albans, unparished area.
- What is The Hypocaust?
- The Hypocaust — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Hypocaust?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 6AD.
- Is The Hypocaust a protected site?
- Yes — The Hypocaust is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Hypocaust free to visit?
- Yes, The Hypocaust is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Hypocaust?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 6AD.