| Set in over 100 acres of beautiful parkland,
Verulamium park, purchased from the Earl of Verulam in 1929
by the then City Corporation, is a popular attraction throughout
the year.
Named after the Roman City of Verulamium on which it stands,
the City walls and outline of the main London Gate can still
be seen. Visit Verulamium Museum with its hands on
discovery areas and hundreds of remarkable objects and learn
about everyday Roman life in this major Roman City.
A main feature of the Park is the ornamental lake. Construction
started on this project during 1929 and gave much needed work
to the unemployed during the depression.
Take a leisurely stroll around the lake or alongside the
River Ver. The lake is home to a wealth of waterbirds
including Great Crested Grebes, Coot, Pochard and Tufted
Duck. The islands in the lake support one of the few heronries
in Hertfordshire whilst on the River Ver you may be lucky
enough to see a Water Vole.
In addition to the lake and river, wildlife habitat is enhanced
through the use of trees and meadows, important for insects
and birds.
From the park admire the magnificent view of the Cathedral
and Abbey Church built on the site of St Albans execution.
Verulamium also plays host to a number of special events
including St Albans Carnival during August Bank Holiday
and the annual Firework Display in November.
The football pitches, basketball/netball and tennis courts
situated within the Park always prove a popular attraction
whilst Westminster
Lodge Leisure Centre caters for a variety of leisure activities
including swimming, fitness classes and golf.
For younger visitors there is a Toddler Splash Park, play
area and crazy golf. A crèche at Westminster
Lodge Leisure Centre operates throughout the year.
Refreshments are available at the 'Inn on the Park
' where you can purchase snacks to eat in and take away or
at the Cafeteria situated within Westminster
Lodge Leisure Centre.
Facilities in the Park include:
Play area ...... Toddler Splash Park ......Tennis Courts
......Basketball/Netball Court ......Crazy Golf ......Bandstand
......Verulamium Museum ......Abbey Theatre ......Westminster
Lodge Leisure Centre ......9 hole Golf Course ......Sports
pitches with changing facilities ...... Inn on the Park
......Ice cream concession ......Toilets with disabled access
......First aid ......Ample parking
Verulamium
Park Information Leaflet
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