St Albans Market was granted a special Royal Charter in 1553

Things to do

St Albans has a wealth of remarkable heritage from over 2000 years of human occupation. So take your time, explore and enjoy all of the district’s fantastic attractions, with something to offer everyone. Whether for historic interest or purely for fun (or perhaps both at the same time!), you’ll be amazed at what you can find to do in and around St Albans!

Attractions

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Villages and hamlets

Beyond the city of St Albans, there is plenty to explore, stretching from the pretty town of Harpenden in the north to the surprisingly green Bricket Wood in the south, including Bricket Wood Common which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The area offers a wealth of villages, good pubs, beautiful walks, historic churches and family attractions such as Shaw’s Corner and the de Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre.

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Enjoy Hertfordshire

Beyond the city of St Albans, but still within easy reach, there is plenty more to explore. There are a wealth of villages, good pubs, beautiful walks, historic churches and family attractions, a few of which are listed below. Make sure you take the time to visit them all, as you don’t want to miss out on something special!

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Enjoy the Outdoors

The countryside around St Albans is wonderfully diverse. Thousands of years of human activity have left us with a layered landscape that is full of hidden secrets waiting for you to discover. Historic Bronze Age routes lie alongside Roman roads and modern motorways. Areas of ancient woodland meet the more planned landscape of the 18th century. Great mansions stand within picturesque parkland, and if you look carefully, you can find trees up to 1000 years old. This is a landscape that is crying out to be explored!

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Shopping

A visit to St Albans for shopping is a unique and varied experience, a contrast to indoor shopping malls. The city’s historic ambience provides a delightful setting in which to explore a wide range of top name and independent shops. The bustling city centre market on Wednesdays and Saturdays is one of the largest in the south east of England, with over 160 stalls.

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Arts and Entertainment

St Albans offers a vibrant and varied range of arts and entertainment whatever the weather, whatever the season, day and night. In addition to the venues listed here, there are many other locations within St Albans that host events such as the Cathedral & Abbey Church of St Alban that hosts a packed programme of musical events throughout the year.

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Sport and Recreation

St Albans City and District is home to a vast range of excellent leisure facilities designed to suit all ages and interests. For those who enjoy fitness and sports activities, there are various sports centres to choose from, whilst if you prefer more relaxed pursuits, there are plenty of opportunities ranging from walking and cycling to golf, horse riding and fishing.

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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
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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.
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