St Albans' historic ambience, vibrant street market and many high street names gives you the finest of the old with the best of the new. For a unique and varied experience explore the specialist shops, major high street stores and the quality eating and drinking places located in the historic streets and alleys clustered around the Cathedral Quarter.

Evidence to support the notion that the British are 'a nation of shopkeepers' can be found down every street and alley where traders have plied their wares for over half a century. Stop for a while and look up at medieval craftmanship evident in windows, doorways and timber framed buildings. Blending into the historic are the shopping precincts, The Maltings and Christopher Place, both served by their own car parks and offering a wealth of shopping. Shopping in St Albans is exciting, enjoyable and a worthwhile experience.