Christina's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A real favourite, interactive displays, has a cafe. Just go and sit or attend a service, take one of the daily tours and listen to wonderful music. Welcoming stewards - soak in the atmosphere!
49 locals recommend
The Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban
A real favourite, interactive displays, has a cafe. Just go and sit or attend a service, take one of the daily tours and listen to wonderful music. Welcoming stewards - soak in the atmosphere!
Dates from 1300s - sometimes is open for climbing up and viewing the town
18 locals recommend
The Clock Tower
High StreetDates from 1300s - sometimes is open for climbing up and viewing the town
Verulamium Park
Work a visit, includes museum, hypocaust and Roman Walls
St Albans Farmers Market
Saint Peter's StreetMonthly on the Main Street
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Studio Tour DriveHarry Potter Studios- Approx 15 minutes by car
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Great day out, 20 mins by car
Food scene
The Six Bells is 10 mins away and serves good meals
The Six Bells
16-18 St Michael's StGood Pub Food, sited at the other end of the park. Old and has beams
Waterend Barn
Saint Peter's StreetCheaper meals available at the lovely Waterend Barn, a Wetherspoons Pub
Per Tutti St Albans
30 Holywell HillFamily run Italian, 7 mins away, excellent
Lussmanns
High StreetFamily run bistro, comes recommended
Blacksmith Arms
56 St Peter's StGood pub food plus nice garden
MUST Wine Bar St Albans
3 George StWine bar
Bistro style, sited in the Old Seed Hall, interesting building if a national chain
Café Rouge - St Albans
29 Holywell HillBistro style, sited in the Old Seed Hall, interesting building if a national chain
ALLORO Ristorante Italiano
5a High StNice friendly Italian, find via a door opposite the Clocktower
Tabure
6 Spencer StTurkish, good menu!
George Street Canteen
9a George StGood coffee, breakfasts, relaxed!