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St Albans Cathedral

St Albans Cathedral

The Cathedral dominates the city's skyline from every approach. Its architecture is a blend of many different periods, and its great tower includes Roman bricks salvaged from the ruins of Verulamium. It is best known for the shrine of St Alban, Britain’s first Christian martyr, which continues to attract pilgrims from far and wide.

Today the Cathedral is a busy centre for church, cultural and civic events. The Abbot’s Kitchen is located in the Chapter House and is perfect for delicious hot or cold lunches, afternoon teas and refreshments. Other facilities include guided tours, exhibitions, shops and a warm welcome for visitors of all ages.

Opening hours: 0830 -1745 hrs daily (no entry fee but a donation is suggested)
The Abbot’s Kitchen is open Monday to Saturday: 1000 to 1630 hrs and Sunday 1300 to 1630 hrs The Alban Pilgrimage The spectacular Pilgrimage Procession of giant puppets retells the story of Alban’s martyrdom, as pilgrims retrace the route from the place of Alban’s trial to the hill on which he was executed. It is not only a stunning spectacle; it is a profoundly moving experience. The procession starts at 1100 from St Peter’s Church and travels through the City Centre to the West End of the Cathedral. A Festival Eucharist follows at 1200 with a Festival Evensong at 1600.

The 2013 Alban Pilgrimage takes place on Saturday 22nd June. St Albans Cathedral Flower Festival Thursday 25th - Sunday 28th September 2014
Music in bloom. Save the date for this spectacular event at St Albans Cathedral in 2014. Address and contact details
Sumpter Yard, Holywell Hill, St Albans
Postcode: AL1 1BY
Tel: +44(0) 1727 860 780
 Email: mail@stalbanscathedral.org
Web: www.stalbanscathedral.org

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  • The St Albans Morris Men were up early this morning to give their traditional greeting to the sunrise on May Day http://t.co/fjXDTZow0C
    10:54 AM May 01st Follow us
  • Don't miss "This is Goth" exhibition at Museum of St Albans 26 Apr - 25 May, exploring Goth culture past and present. http://t.co/kQtcOR9Pkb
    3:37 PM Apr 30th Follow us
  • The Alban Bun goes on sale at the Cathedral from today until 1st April. The buns are produced by Redbournbury Mill, once owned by the Abbey.
    3:33 PM Mar 22nd Follow us
  • A 14th century monk attached to the refectory at St Albans Monastery developed a recipe and distributed it to the local poor on Good Friday.
    3:32 PM Mar 22nd Follow us
  • Did you know that the Hot Cross Bun is said to originate in St Albans?
    3:31 PM Mar 22nd Follow us

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