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Cathedral and Abbey
Church of St Alban |
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 The
magnificent Abbey Church dominates the city's skyline on every
main approach. Its architecture is a blend of many different
periods, and its great tower includes Roman bricks salvaged
from the ruins of Verulamium. It is best known for the shrine
of St Alban - Britain's first Christian martyr, which attracted
pilgrims from far and wide and contributed to the growth of
the city. The Norman church replaced the Saxon monastery and
the Victorian restoration began in 1832. Though controversial,
Lord Grimthorpes restoration works in the 1880's ensured the
Cathedral's survival.
Today, the Cathedral is a busy centre for church, cultural
and civic events and is the mother church of the Diocese of
St Albans serving Bedfordshire, Luton, Hertfordshire and part
of the London Borough of Barnet.
Cathedral facilities include a visitor centre and refectory,
guided tours, induction loop, braille guides and special toilets
for the disabled.
Opening hours
08.30 - 17.45 daily
Contacts
Telephone (01727) 860780
Email mail@stalbanscathedral.org.uk
Web site www.stalbanscathedral.org.uk |
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Abbey Gateway |
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The Abbey Gateway is the only building that
remains of the Abbey of St Albans. Built in 1365, it was used
for many years as a prison. It was the Liberty Gaol until 1868
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Verulamium Museum |
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The award-winning museum of everyday life
in Roman Britain. Verulamium features magnificent mosaics and
recreated rooms, giving the visitor an opportunity to discover
the life and times of a major Roman city. Legion XIII occupy
the galleries every second week of the month describing the
tactics and equipment of the Roman army. The Museum also has
touch screen databases, hands-on discovery areas and hundreds
of remarkable objects.
Facilities include a Museum shop, toilets and adjacent car
park.
Opening hours
Open all year
10.00 - 17.30 hrs Monday to Saturday (last admission 17.00hrs)
14.00 - 17.30 hrs Sunday (last admission 17.00hrs)
Contacts
Telephone (01727) 751810
Web site www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
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Roman Theatre |
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 Just
a short walk from Verulamium Museum is the Roman Theatre, the
best preserved example in Britain. Used originally for bear
baiting and cock fighting, its fine acoustics were also perfectly
suited to musical and dramatic performances. Close by are the
foundations of a Roman town house, a sacred shrine and a row
of Roman shops.
Opening hours
Please contact for details
Contacts
Telephone (01727) 854051
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Gorhambury House |
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Seat of the Earl of Verulam, Gorhambury
was built in the late 18th century by the architect Robert Taylor.
The present house replaced the old Gorhambury House built in
the 16th century and the home of Francis Bacon, the philosopher
and a writer. Its ruins stand nearby. The present house contains
a fine collection of family photographs.
Facilities include a bookstall.
Opening hours
14.00 - 17.00 hrs Thursday only, May to September
Contacts
Telephone (01727) 854051 |
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Kingsbury Watermill |
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 Close
to Verulamium Park is the Kingsbury Watermill. Once the Abbot's
malt mill, the present building was constructed in the 16th
century. Its beautifully restored wheel churns the water of
the River Ver and visitors can see the milling machine and a
selection of farming implements.
Facilities include a restaurant, gift shop, toilets and car
parking.
Opening hours
Please contact for details
Contacts
Telephone (01727) 853502
Website: www.kingsburywatermill.co.uk
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The Clock Tower |
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 Built
between 1403 and 1412 the Clock Tower is one of only two medieval
belfries in England. Giving fine views of the Abbey, Roman Verulamium
and the City, the tower with its fine bell has survived almost
600 years of use.
The Clock Tower was a political statement, enabling the town
to sounds its own hours, and, until 1863, the Curfew. It also
gave the alarm in case of "fire or fray" - its bell
rang out for the first battle of St Albans during the War
of the Roses in 1455.
The Clock Tower is owned by the District Council. It is opened
by volunteers of the joint Clock Tower Committee of the St
Albans Civic Society and the St Albans and Hertfordshire Architectural
and Archaeological Society.
Opening hours
10.30 - 17.00hrs Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays
from Easter to October
Contacts
Telephone (01727) 751826
Web site www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk |
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Museum of St Albans
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The fascinating story of St Albans from
its rise as a medieval market town and coaching centre to a
modern commuter environment is told through lively displays
using the museum's collections. It is also home to the famous
Salaman Collection of trade tools. Special exhibitions are held
regularly, and the museum has a wildlife garden and pond.
Facilities include toilets and car parking.
Opening hours
Open all year
10.00 - 17.00 hrs Monday to Saturday
14.00 - 17.00 hrs Sunday
Contacts
Telephone (01727) 819340
Web site www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk |
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St. Albans Organ Theatre |
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A permanent working exhibition of mechanical
musical instruments, which formed part of a private collection.
The museum has live performances of the various instruments
ranging from musical boxes to theatre organs.
Opening hours
14.00 - 16.30 hrs Sunday
Contacts
Telephone (01727) 851557 / 873896
Website: www.stalbansorganmuseum.org.uk |
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The de Havilland
Aircraft Heritage
(incorporating the Mosquito Aircraft Museum) |
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Located by Salisbury Hall, about half a
mile south of junction 22 on the M25 near the London Colney
Savacentre, the de Havilland Heritage has the main aim of preserving
the products and memorabilia of the de Havilland World Enterprise.
Today the museum has on display 20 types of de Havilland aircraft
ranging from DH Moths to modern military and civil jets.
The aim is to keep access to the exhibits informal, with
visitors often allowed into some of the aircraft if supervised
by guides. Although many of the aircraft may not fly again,
the restorations are authentic and have as many of the systems
operational as possible.
Opening hours
March - October
14.00 - 17.00 hrs Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
10.30 - 17.00 hrs Sundays & Bank Holidays
Contacts
Telephone (01727) 822051 / 826400 |
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Willow Farm Village |
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Willows Farm Village at London Colney is
a 500 acre leisure attraction, which features a wide variety
of animals, dozens of attractions and activities, adventure
play, boating lake and a daily programme of entertainment.2004,
our 3rd season, sees an exciting
programme of special events and activities, including old favourites
like Daft Duck Trials, Willows Sheepstakes, Bird-o-batics Falconry
displays and Legend of the Lake.
Opening Hours
Open 7 days a week 10.00am - 5.30pm from 27th March to 31st
October 2004 inclusive.
Free car & coach parking,
Baby changing and disabled toilet facilities,
Only guide dogs are allowed in the Farm Village
Contact Details
Willows Farm Village
Coursers Road
London Colney
St.Albans
Hertfordshire
AL2 1BB
Telephone: 01727 822444
Fax: 01727 822365
Email: info@willowsfarmvillage.com
Web: www.willowsfarmvillage.com |
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Redbourn Village
Museum |
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The Silk Mill House in Redbourn houses this
village museum, with galleries for photographic and art exhibitions
as well as a display of the early history of the village. Exhibits
include stone heads and stonework from the 12th century Priory
as well as more recent history including that of the stage coach
days when 30 inns and alehouses lined the High Street and 60
north-bound coaches passed through each day. Here you can learn
about the links with the Bowes-Lyon family and with Dr Henry
Stephens, inventor of Blue/Black writing fluid, the first ink
of its kind.
The Museum building was donated by Brooke Bond Foods and
has its own gardens and limited car parking.
Opening hours
Open all year
14.00 - 17.00 hrs Saturday
12.00 - 17.00 hrs Sunday
Contacts
Telephone (01582) 793397 |
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Redbournbury Watermill |
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 Redbournbury
mill is an 18th century watermill lying in the River Ver just
north of St Albans. The river and surrounding countryside are
a haven for wildlife and is an ideal stop-off for walkers.
Opening hours
The mill is open to the public on several days throughout
the year. Contact directly for further details.
Contacts
Telephone (01582) 792874
Web site www.redbournmill.co.uk
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