Tourism and travel

Matthew Paris - Monk, Historian and Artist

This exhibition celebrates the 750th anniversary of the death of Matthew Paris and one of the most illustrious members of the great mediaeval monastic community of St Albans. From 17th Feb until Sunday 14th March 2010 in the North Transept of St Albans Cathedral. 
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St Albans

St Albans, Hertfordshire’s only city, has been welcoming visitors from far afield for over 2,000 years. First known as Verlamion, the Romans changed the name to Verulamium. By the early Middle Ages the city had become known as St Albans, after the first British Christian martyr, St Alban, who is reputed to be buried on the site where the Cathedral & Abbey Church now stands.

Today the city of St Albans is compact and easy to explore on foot. The magnificent Cathedral still dominates the skyline of the city and is best known for the shrine of St Alban and its medieval wall paintings. Beyond the Cathedral you can relax in the green oasis of Verulamium Park, 100 acres of tranquil parkland close to the heart of the city and the architectural heritage of St Michael's village and Fishpool Street.

The Tourism Section has six sections:

1. Accommodation
2. Attractions
3. Around St Albans
4. Guided Walks
5. Tourist & Information Centre
6. Brief History of St Albans

7. Shopping

Travelling to St Albans

By Car
Close to the M1, A1(M) and M25 (Junctions 21a & 22), St Albans is easily accessible from all parts of the UK.
By Rail
London’s St Pancras International Station is only 20 minutes away from St Albans on the First Capital Connect line and there are frequent services throughout the day and night. The rail service also connects St Albans to Luton, London Luton airport and Bedford in the north, and Gatwick airport and Brighton heading south. You can now travel to St Albans from over 100 destinations across France, Belgium and the Netherlands via the new St. Pancras International station on the Eurostar. St Albans is also connected to Watford via the Abbey Line. This extra link to London Euston also connects St Albans to the North London Line and the West Coast mainline.
By Bus and Coach
St Albans is well connected on the local bus network with services from North London, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Luton and Watford. The Green Line 724 service links St Albans with Heathrow airport and West London, Harlow and Essex, while the NEW Green Line 712 service links St Albans directly with Brent Cross, Baker Street and Victoria. National Express coaches provide services that link the neighbouring towns of Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead with Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, Gatwick, Oxford and Cambridge.
By Air
Both London Luton and Gatwick airports are directly linked to St Albans by rail. Stansted and Heathrow airports are also easily accessible. If you need help or advice with planning your visit to St Albans, please contact the Tourist & Information Centre and our dedicated staff will be happy to help.

Webcam

So what is the weather like today in St Albans? Have a look at the live webcam looking down St Peter's Street toward the Town Hall and Cathedral.