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    St Albans ( / sənt ˈɔːlbənz /) is a cathedral city in Hertfordshire, [1] England, east of Hemel Hempstead and west of Hatfield, 20 miles (32 km) north-west of London, 8 miles (13 km) south-west of Welwyn Garden City and 11 miles (18 km) south-east of Luton. St Albans was the first major town on the old Roman road of Watling Street for ...

  2. May 1, 2012 · 8. St Albans Clock Tower. 358. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Completed by 1405, the Clock Tower is the only surviving medieval town belfry in England and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The tower with its fine bell has survived over 600 years…. See way to experience (1) 9. St Albans South Signal Box.

  3. Discover the history, culture and nature of St Albans and its surroundings. Explore the Roman sites, the cathedral, the museums, the parks, the forests and more.

  4. Jun 25, 2024 · Saint Albans, town and city ( district), administrative and historic county of Hertfordshire, England. It is located in the valley of the River Ver, about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of central London. Saint Albans, England. A British town was established on the west bank of the Ver in the 1st century bce, and subsequently the Romans built their ...

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    • Tour St. Albans Cathedral. St. Albans Cathedral, officially referred to as the Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Alban, sits on the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain.
    • Explore the Old Town and Climb the Medieval Clock Tower. Standing in the center of the old town of St. Albans is the Clock Tower. Built in 1405, it provides fine panoramic views across the many historic streets of the old town and the surrounding countryside.
    • Visit the Verulamium Museum and Roman Ruins. Settlement on the site of Verulamium, once the third largest Roman city in Britain, arose around 40 CE and was the first formal Roman "municipium," or municipality, in the country.
    • See the Roman Theatre of Verulamium. Located a short walk away and across the road from the Verulamium Museum and picturesque St. Michael's Church is the must-see Roman Theatre of Verulamium.
  5. St Albans Visitor Information Point (Enjoy St Albans), St Albans Museum and Gallery, Town Hall, St Peter's Street, AL3 5DJ, ☏ +44 1727 864511, vic@stalbans.gov.uk. Daily 11AM-5PM . ( updated Jul 2022 )

  6. May 1, 2024 · 8. St Albans Clock Tower. 358. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Completed by 1405, the Clock Tower is the only surviving medieval town belfry in England and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The tower with its fine bell has survived over 600 years…. See way to experience (1) 9. St Albans South Signal Box.

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