Historic pubs · East of England
Ye Olde Fighting Cocks
In or near St Albans.
Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in England East, United Kingdom.
Marathon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey · 0.6 km
About
Ye Olde Fighting Cocks 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
Ye Olde Fighting Cocks is a pub located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, in the East of England. This establishment is situated within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, offering a selection of drinks and a place to relax in a historic setting. The pub's designation highlights its notable location within a protected landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7489, -0.3471
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- St Albans, unparished area
- Postcode
- AL3 4HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Albans
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.fightingcockssa.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q8050759 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ye Olde Fighting Cocks (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ye Olde Fighting Cocks?
- Ye Olde Fighting Cocks is in Hertfordshire, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 4HJ), in the parish of St Albans, unparished area.
- What is Ye Olde Fighting Cocks?
- Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in England East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ye Olde Fighting Cocks?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 4HJ.
- Who owns Ye Olde Fighting Cocks?
- Ye Olde Fighting Cocks is owned by | opened_date =.
- Is Ye Olde Fighting Cocks a protected site?
- Yes — Ye Olde Fighting Cocks is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Ye Olde Fighting Cocks?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 4HJ.