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Contents Welcome to 4-5 Make the Most of Your Visit Welcome to the beautiful District of St Albans, just 20 miles 6-9 St Albans Museum + Gallery and 20 minutes by train from central . This is a place of extraordinary significance in the development of religion and 10-13 St Albans City Centre culture in Britain. Over 2,000 years of fascinating, visible 14-15 The City’s Hidden Gems history is within easy, walkable reach. 16 The Great Outdoors Step back into Roman times, marvel at the spectacular 17-19 Around the District: Delights Beyond the City Cathedral and the shrine of Britain’s first saint, and wander 24-25 What’s On streets of medieval architecture. 26-27 City Centre Map Explore the historic City to discover independent shops and boutiques, browse the 500-year-old Charter Market, and 28 St Albans for Families experience the hospitality of quaint and chic restaurants. 30-31 Shopping St Albans Museum + Gallery, a centre for arts and culture, sits 36-38 Eating and Drinking in the very heart of the City. Soak up the atmosphere of this 44-49 Where to Stay grand 19th-century building, with regularly-changing 50 Travelling to St Albans exhibitions and a vibrant programme of events. 51 Visitor Information is a great place for the whole family to visit. Discover its treasures, including the longest nave in and an extensive collection of medieval wall paintings , as well as an exciting programme of activities and events and an interactive exhibition. We look forward to welcoming you. See page 50 for practical The St Albans Visitor Guide 2020 is sponsored, designed and published by information on getting here. To help you plan the timing of your visit, see pages 24 and 25 for some of the special events that are taking place throughout the year. The Mission Hall, Clifton Street, St Albans, AL1 3RY wla.uk.com 01727 833 122 enjoystalbans.com 04 MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT 05

A stroll through the St Albans in a Day Orchard will take you to Park (page 10), Even if you’ve only got a day, there’s lots to enjoy and explore in where you can see original St Albans. Here is our handy guide to help you have the best day Roman town walls. Roman out in history. Verulamium, once the third biggest city in , Start at St Albans Museum + Photo: Ren Behan is brought to life in the Gallery (page 7 and 11) in the Verulamium Museum (page 10) 19th-century Town Hall which which displays some stunning has been restored beyond its mosaics and relics. Close by is former glory. An orientation Britain’s only staged Roman point for visitors, it showcases theatre, built in 140AD. the City's history and culture with cutting-edge art and Make your way back stopping historical exhibitions which at one of the City's more than 30 pubs. In the City where the change regularly. Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) was established, there’s a fantastic selection, including (page 13), On Wednesdays and the oldest in England. Saturdays, the vibrant Charter Market (page 12) takes place on St Peter’s Street. It’s the Make a weekend – or longer – of it busiest and best in the region. If you have more than one day to spend, there are some quirky A few yards away is St Albans Clock Tower (page 12) - the only little gems out there to discover. St Albans Organ Theatre celebrates mechanical musical instruments and dance organs, medieval town belfry in England. At weekends in spring and and you can visit a fully-preserved Signal Box next to a mainline summer, negotiate a fascinating and uneven winding staircase to railway. Turn to pages 14 and 15 to find out more. enjoy the magnificent views from the top. The pretty villages in the District are themselves home to some Follow Waxhouse Gate, where fascinating attractions such as Village Museum (page medieval pilgrims bought their 17) and the working flourmill at (page 17). candles, down to the ancient Cathedral (page 11). This There is also beautiful ancient place of worship was countryside which makes for wonderful built on the site of the country walks. Some martyrdom of Britain’s first of these, such as the saint, using bricks from the Roman City of Verulamium. Heritage Trail (page Pop inside (it’s free) to see the 18), will delight history longest nave in England, a rare buffs, while nature wooden ‘watching loft’, and the lovers will enjoy the finest collection of medieval combination of ancient wall paintings in the country. and new woodland at Heartwood Forest Linger in the Cathedral (page 18). Quarter (page 30) where you will find independent shops and historic inns, amid evidence of the Younger visitors may enjoy a day at Willows Activity Farm (page 19) in , which is also home to the de Havilland City’s past as an important stop on the coach routes into and out of Aircraft Museum (page 19). London. Whether you’ve lived here all your life or you’re a first time visitor, The adjacent imposing 14th-century Abbey Gateway has been a there is plenty in the District to spark your interest, open your eyes monastery, prison, and home to the third printing press in England and feed your imagination. during its colourful history. 07 St Albans Museum + Gallery Town Hall, St Peter’s Street, St Albans, AL1 3DH Monday to Saturday: 10am–5pm, Sunday: 11am–5pm T: 01727 864511 W: stalbansmuseums.org.uk

Located at the heart of one of Britain’s most historic cities, St Albans Museum + Gallery is a brand new centre for arts and culture. Showcasing over 2,000 years of priceless heritage, this new museum celebrates St Albans’ unique story. Step inside and explore fascinating exhibitions exploring the most dramatic points of British history displayed side-by-side with contemporary artworks and installations. With something new to see each time you visit, come and enjoy regularly-changing exhibitions and cutting edge art installations, take part in the vibrant programme of events, and explore the fascinating histories of the Town Hall, its Assembly Room, Courtroom and Cells. 08

Café Start your day with a barista-made coffee and pastry or enjoy freshly made hot and cold lunch options in the Courtroom. Made with locally- sourced ingredients, the café offers tempting cakes, freshly-baked scones and a selection of speciality teas throughout the day.

Locally sourced treasures Pick up a souvenir in the museum shop after a visit to St Albans Museum + Gallery. Inspired by our city, our collections, our exhibitions, and great art, you’ll find a unique selection of must-buy gifts, books and souvenirs. The museum gift shop also specialises in locally-sourced products and unique hand- made gifts by local artisans so no matter what you pick up, you know it’ll be one of a kind.

A unique and historic venue for your special event in St Albans Built in 1831 and lovingly restored to its former glory, this magnificent Georgian landmark could be the perfect venue for your next event. From the timeless elegance of the Georgian Assembly Room, with its ornate chandeliers and lustrous gold leaf, to the sleek, white styling of the modern galleries, these versatile and impressive spaces provide a stunning backdrop for any occasion – from conferences, seminars and exhibitions to fundraising dinners, parties, drinks receptions, and even weddings of up to 150 guests. Email [email protected] for more information. 10 ST ALBANS CITY ST ALBANS CITY 11

Verulamium Museum St Albans Cathedral St Michael’s Street, St Albans AL3 4SW Sumpter Yard, Holywell Hill, St Albans This award-winning museum displays AL1 1BY beautiful objects from Verulamium, the third St Albans Cathedral stands over the place largest City of Roman Britain. See some of where Alban, Britain’s first saint, was buried the finest Roman mosaics and wall plasters over 1,700 years ago. Surrounded by outside the Mediterranean, and discover the beautiful parkland, the Cathedral is a life and times of a major Roman city. treasure trove of history with tours, events 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat, 2-5:30pm Sun. and activities for all ages. It is home to the Last admission 5pm. Shrine of St Alban, the longest nave in Admission charges apply, see website. Joint England, stunning medieval wall paintings admission with Roman Theatre available. and architecture that spans a millennium. T: 01727 751810 You can now also enjoy a visit to the Cathedral’s new Welcome W: stalbansmuseums.org.uk i Centre and Café, and explore a new Exhibition which reveals the many treasures and fascinating stories the Cathedral has to share. With dressing up for children and interactive displays, St Albans Roman Theatre Cathedral is a great day out for all ages. Bluehouse Hill, St Albans AL3 6AD FREE entry (donations welcome) Just a short walk from Verulamium Museum 8:30am-5:30pm daily i are the remains of a Roman theatre with a T: 01727 890210 W: stalbanscathedral.org stage rather than an Amphitheatre – the only example of its kind in Britain. Nearby are the St Albans Museum + Gallery foundations of a Roman town house, a sacred Town Hall, St Peter’s Street, shrine and Roman shops. St Albans, AL1 3DH March to October: 10am-5pm daily A world-class centre for arts and culture November to February 10am-4pm daily at the heart of one of Britain’s most T: 01727 835035 historic cities. Set over three floors, W: gorhamburyestate.co.uk state-of-the-art gallery spaces showcase over 2,000 years of priceless heritage The Roman Mosaic and Hypocaust and display contemporary artworks – sharing local, national and world , St Albans AL3 4SW treasures with visitors. Part of a suite of rooms in a large town house built around 200AD. Enjoy regularly-changing exhibitions. Take part in the vibrant Beneath a fine mosaic, a hypocaust - a precursor of modern programme of events, and explore the fascinating histories of the central heating - can be seen. Georgian Grade II* listed Town Hall, its Assembly Room, April to Sept: Mon-Sat 10am-4:30pm, Sun 2pm-4:30pm Courtroom and Cells. Meet with friends, enjoy barista-made Oct to March: Mon-Sat 10am-3:45pm, Sun 2pm-3:45pm coffee with a delicious pastry, or indulge in a special lunch in the T: 01727 751810 W: stalbansmuseums.org.uk atmospheric court room. Shop, learn, experience art and discover history all under one roof. Free general admission. Monday to Saturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday: 11am-5pm i Verulamium Park T: 01727 864511 W: stalbansmuseums.org.uk St Albans AL3 4SW St Michael’s Village Over 100 acres of parkland in the City St Michael’s Street, St Albans AL3 4SP centre, named after the Roman City of Nestling at the west end of Verulamium Verulamium on which it stands. The River Park, the village is home to St Michael’s Ver that flows through the park is a rare Church, built on the site of Verulamium's chalk stream, which feeds the ornamental and the most extant Anglo-Saxon lakes, home to a wealth of waterfowl. building in . It is also the final resting place of Sir . You can see parts of the Roman wall which , a working 16th-century surrounded the City. The park also has a watermill overlooking the , is home café, playground, splash park and many to The Waffle House. The historic village sports facilities. pubs are a welcome spot to rest after a visit W: enjoystalbans.com to the park or Verulamium Museum. 12 ST ALBANS CITY ST ALBANS CITY 13

Charter Market Photo: Ricky Barnett Historic Pubs St Peter’s Street, St Albans AL3 5DJ St Albans was a day’s ride from London by Established over 1,000 years ago, the horse and carriage, so many inns opened to colourful market is one of the largest in the satisfy demand for a night’s lodging and South East. Discover an enormous variety of refreshments. There are still dozens of pubs wares from foodstuffs, flowers, gifts and around the City, many offering real ales (as clothes, to crafts and more unusual items. you’d expect in the home of CAMRA) and On the second Sunday of each month, there is delicious food - including Ye Olde Fighting also a Farmers’ Market on St Peter’s Street Cocks, the oldest pub in the UK. from 8am-2pm. The pubs are also the bedrock of a vibrant 8:30am-5:30pm every Weds and Sat live music scene, with bands playing T: 01727 819227 W: enjoystalbans.com somewhere almost every day of the week. See lemonrock.com for music listings. Clock Tower Arts and Entertainment High Street, St Albans AL3 4EL St Albans offers a vibrant and varied range of arts and Completed by 1405, the Clock Tower is the entertainment. Enjoy a show at one of the theatres, and make a only medieval town belfry in England. Today, night of it by sampling the hospitality of our pubs and clubs. you can climb the 93 steps to the top of the Tower and enjoy magnificent views of the The Odyssey Cinema City and Cathedral. Visitors are warned that 166 London Road, St Albans AL1 1PQ the spiral staircase is steep and narrow. A glorious, recently-restored independent Art Deco cinema. It 10:30am-5pm Saturday, Sunday & shows a wide selection of titles each month, including new Bank Holidays from Easter to end Sept releases, foreign language films, cult films and classics. The T: 01727 751810 W: stalbansmuseums.org.uk cinema boasts two fully-stocked bars. Enjoy films on the big screen with a glass of wine and a cheeseboard. T: 01727 453088 W: odysseypictures.co.uk Westminster Lodge and Verulamium Spa Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 2DL A state-of-the-art leisure centre, with two pools and a water confidence area for little ones. Climbers of all ages and abilities can enjoy the indoor climbing wall. There’s also a crèche, soft play area, and a café. Verulamium Spa has five luxurious treatment rooms, including a couples’ suite, as well as a beautiful heat and water oasis. W: everyoneactive.com W: verulamiumspa.com

Alban Arena - The biggest entertainment venue in the District, Walking Tours with a busy programme of national touring shows. St Albans City Tour Guides have a Civic Centre, St Albans AL1 3LD W: alban-arena.co.uk programme of walks throughout the year The Horn - Award-winning venue dedicated to live music of all around the City and District. Walks include genres. Victoria Street, St Albans AL1 3TE W: thehorn.co.uk ‘Historic St Albans – A City Revealed’, Club Batchwood - St Albans’ most exclusive nightclub, with three ‘Fishpool Street - Rags and Riches’, and music rooms, VIP tables and invitation-only VIP Suite. ‘Ghosts and Ghouls’. Group bookings can Batchwood Drive, St Albans AL5 3XA W: clubbatchwood.com also be accommodated by prior arrangement. Abbey Theatre - A member-run venue providing high-quality, affordable theatre for more than 50 years. Westminster Lodge, See website for walk dates and details. Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 2DL W: abbeytheatre.org.uk W: stalbanstourguides.co.uk For details of more venues around St Albans, visit enjoystalbans.com . 14 THE CITY’S HIDDEN GEMS THE CITY’S HIDDEN GEMS 15

St Albans South Signal Box Home of the Ryder Cup Ridgmont Road, next to St Albans City Station , best remembered as the The largest preserved Midland Railway founder of the Ryder Cup, was also one of signal box and one of the few preserved St Albans’ most notable citizens as a boxes that’s open to the public and on a successful businessman, churchman and mainline railway. Built in 1892, this signal local politician. You can follow in his box contains a 44-lever frame dating from footsteps by walking the Samuel Ryder 1904 or before. Trail ( enjoystalbans.com ), and if you’re inspired to pick up your clubs, you 2pm-5pm on 2nd and 4th Sunday of the can play golf at: month, April to October (2nd Sunday only Photo: Charles Baker Nov-Mar) plus other dates. See website Verulam Golf Club: home of the Ryder Cup, where Samuel W: sigbox.co.uk Ryder was once a member. 226 London Road, St Albans AL1 1JG W: verulamgolf.co.uk St Albans Organ Theatre Batchwood Golf Course: challenging 18-hole municipal course. 320 Camp Road, St Albans AL1 5PE Batchwood Drive, St Albans AL3 5XA W: 1life.co.uk A permanent playing collection of rare Abbey View Golf & Track: 9-hole golf course with Foot Golf mechanical musical instruments, café Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 2DL W: 1life.co.uk dance organs, player pianos and theatre Centurion Club: Road, St Albans HP3 8LA pipe organs. Live performances are given W: centurionclub.co.uk together with a commentary. 2:15-4:30pm on the 2nd Sunday of the Sopwell Nunnery month March-Nov. Monthly Saturday Cottonmill Lane, St Albans AL1 2BY concerts, see website for details. T: Information and booking line 01727 869693 Photo: Charles Baker Visit the ruins of Sir Richard Lee’s Tudor W: stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk country house, built on the site of a 12th-century nunnery. The site is an ideal spot for a family picnic, with adjacent wildlife meadow and the River Ver rare Off Bluehouse Hill, St Albans AL3 6AE chalk stream. The seat of the , Site is open access Gorhambury was built in the late 18th W: stalbansmuseums.org.uk century and replaced , the home of Francis Bacon, the Clarence Park philosopher and writer. The ruins of old Clarence Road, St Albans AL1 4NF Gorhambury House stand nearby. A classic Victorian park donated to the City in 1894 by Sir John Due to ongoing refurbishment, there will Blundell. The park has some original features, including rose and be limited opening in 2020. See website Photo: Charles Baker flower beds, Aberdeen granite drinking fountain and the park- gorhamburyestate.co.uk for details. keeper's lodge. The major building in the park is the impressive Cricket Pavilion. There is also a sensory garden and a recreation Old Gorhambury House ground with sports facilities. Gorhambury Estate, St Albans AL3 6AH W: enjoystalbans.com Built by Sir Nicholas Bacon and visited by Queen in 1572, the house passed to Sir Nicholas’ son, philosopher and statesman Francis Bacon. The ruins can be accessed via a two mile walk through scenic Gorhambury Estate. The path is a permissive route, accessible (subject to any closure of the drive) on foot or on bicycle daily from 8am to 6pm. W: gorhamburyestate.co.uk 16 AROUND THE DISTRICT 17 A vibrant town to the north of St Albans, Harpenden has a fine high street and an The Great array of interesting shops and independent restaurants. A Farmers’ Market every month, walking and cycling paths and Rothamsted Outdoors Park make for a relaxing rural feel, while the Harpenden Public Halls and excellent The countryside around St Albans is wonderfully leisure facilities create entertainment diverse. Thousands of years of human occupation have opportunities galore. left us with a layered landscape that is full of hidden Rothamsted Park surprises waiting for you to discover. Historic Bronze Amenbury Lane, Harpenden AL5 2EF Age routes lie alongside Roman roads and modern Explore the park’s wide open spaces or stroll along the avenue of motorways. Areas of ancient woodland meet lime trees. The 56-acre park also has a children’s play area, planned landscape of the 18th century. Great skateboard park and swimming pool. During the summer, the park mansions stand within picturesque parkland, and if you hosts the Harpenden Carnival and the Highland Gathering (see p24-25). look carefully, you can find trees of up to 1,000 years old. This is a landscape that is crying out to be explored! Beautiful Grade I listed house dating back to 1212. Take a stroll around In the City, Verulamium Park (page 10) houses 100 acres the gardens or visit the Manor for one of their summer afternoon teas. of beautiful parkland close to the City centre and is a West Common, Harpenden AL5 2BG W: rothamstedmanor.com popular attraction throughout the year with a wide range Harpenden Sports Centre and Swimming Pool of facilities. The Park is named after the Roman City of Leyton Rd, Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, AL5 2HU W: 1life.co.uk Verulamium on which it stands. The City walls and outline of the London Gate can still be seen on the slopes, Harpenden Public Halls alongside a running track, play area and splash park. Southdown Rd, Harpenden AL5 1TE W: harpendenpublichalls.co.uk Never more than a short bus or cycle ride from the centre of St Albans there are many footpaths, Redbourn bridleways, byways and quiet country lanes, providing Picturesque Redbourn, shortlisted for Channel 4’s Village of the lots of opportunities to get active in and around Year 2018, has been settled at least since Saxon times and is St Albans. For walkers and cyclists, there are paths recorded in the . The Common was the site of and cycle routes criss-crossing the district. The Alban Hertfordshire’s first recorded cricket match in 1666, and the Way and the Nickey Line are disused railway lines now village has a number of quaint cafes and shops. A hub for cyclists converted into popular pedestrian and cycle paths, part and walkers, take a break at the watermill or village museum of the National Cycle Network. Redbourn (page 17) and before exploring the surrounding countryside. Wheathampstead (page 18) are great bases for cyclists Redbournbury Watermill and walkers, with routes of various distances available Redbournbury Lane, Redbourn Road AL3 6RS at enjoystalbans.com . A fully restored 18th-century working watermill and bakery on the For a walk on the wilder side, Nomansland Common , River Ver just north of St Albans. The river and surrounding Heartwood Forest and Common (pages countryside are a haven for wildlife and the mill is an ideal stop for 18-19) provide a haven for dog walkers, kite flyers and walkers and cyclists. tree climbers with a range of pubs within handy Mill and Bakery 9am-1pm Sat; Mill only 2:30-5pm Sun (4pm in walking distance, too! winter). See website for other special open days T: 01582 792874 W: redbournburymill.co.uk Redbourn Village Museum Silk Mill House, The Common, Redbourn AL3 7NB Three galleries in the former steam-powered silk mill consider the history, industry and community of Redbourn through permanent displays and changing exhibitions. 2-5pm Sat & Sun from February to November T: 01582 793397 W: redbournmuseum.org Redbourn Leisure Centre 75 Road, Redbourn AL3 7PP W: everyoneactive.com

Photo: Ricky Barnett 18 AROUND THE DISTRICT AROUND THE DISTRICT 19 Wheathampstead London Colney Wheathampstead Village is sometimes known as “The First London Colney to the south of the City lies on the old coaching Capital” and has an amazing history going back 10,000 years. route from London. The historic centre of the village is along the Take a detour to the impressive Devil’s Dyke, an example of Celtic River Colne, which passes under the seven-arched bridge built by earthworks that is in places 32 feet deep and 100 feet across. James Hill and Francis Carrack in 1775. The church and village Rows of pretty cottages, a picture-perfect parish church and the green provide a peaceful setting in contrast to the nearby Colney grassy banks of the River Lea make this perhaps the archetypal Fields shopping centre. English village. The Wheathampstead Heritage Trail will help you discover it in all its idyllic glory. Willows Activity Farm Coursers Rd, London Colney, Wheathampstead Heritage Trail St Albans AL4 0PF Wheathampstead Village An all-inclusive family day out. Meet the The Heritage Trail includes 21 historical farmyard animals and enjoy a seasonal properties all within easy walking distance of programme of events and activities including each other. There is no prescribed route to funfair rides, children’s shows and acres of follow for this self-guided trail. You can start at adventure play. And if the sun decides to have any point, visiting as many or as few of the a day off, there’s plenty of under cover play too! sites as you wish. Open daily 10am-5:30pm (last entry 4:30pm) W: wheathampsteadheritage.org.uk T: 0333 3312060 W: willowsactivityfarm.com Wheathampstead Old Railway Station de Havilland Aircraft Museum Junction of Lower Road/ Road and Lamer Lane/ Salisbury Hall, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1BU Station Road Discover de Havilland’s contribution to Partially-restored platform and railbed with Victorian and later innovative British Aviation technology. See and features, now used as a picnic site and part of the Village Heritage explore the world’s first jet airliner - the Trail. The station was on the Hatfield to Luton & Dunstable Line, Comet - and many other de Havilland Aircraft. now a cycle route and walkway. The site is open access. There’s also an extensive collection of de Havilland aero engines and other memorabilia. Opening Hours - Tuesday-Sunday (closed Monday) and open Bank Holiday Mondays Sandridge Village is between St Albans and Wheathampstead with from 16th February to 20th December 2020 St Leonard’s Church at its heart. Pubs and a tea room (as well as a 10.30-5pm (last entry 4pm) thriving village store) provide refreshment for hikers and dogwalkers T: 01727 826400 W: dehavillandmuseum.co.uk on nearby Nomansland Common and in Heartwood Forest. Colney Fields Retail Park Heartwood Forest London Colney M25, Junction 22 Near Sandridge, just north of St Albans Cotlandswick Leisure Centre The largest new native forest in the country with 341 High Street, London Colney AL2 1EB W: 1life.co.uk more than 600,000 trees now planted in this ambitious Woodland Trust project. It offers an Bricket Wood array of habitats with pockets of ancient Bricket Wood Common woodland, wildflower meadows, an arboretum, a community orchard and fantastic wildlife spotting. Bricket Wood, two miles south of St Albans Go wild in the great outdoors, enjoy some This common, a Site of Special Scientific fantastic walks and really get back to nature . Interest (SSSI), consists of diverse habitats W: heartwood.woodlandtrust.org.uk including ancient semi-natural woodland, hornbeam coppice woodland, wet lowland Nomansland Common heath/acid grassland, and ponds and Between Wheathampstead and Sandridge seasonal streams. The Common supports an Discover the Common’s heathland, wildflower meadows and array of wildlife including great crested woods on a one mile trail. The Common is a haven for wildlife and newts, butterflies, heather, fungi, the heathland supports a wealth of rare plants and animals. bluebells and Heath Spotted Orchids. 20 21

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CINEMA ST ALBANS

A beautifully restored Art Deco cinema near the centre of St Albans

Showing a broad selection of film titles each month. Including new releases & classics. Matinée prices start at £5. Evening prices from £8. Tickets can be booked in person, by phone - 01727 453088 and online: www.odysseypictures.co.uk 166 London Road, AL1 1PQ 22 23

VERULAM GOLF CLUB Home of the Ryder Cup

Well into our second century as a thriving members’ club situated in the heart of historic St Albans, known as Verulamium in Roman times. ----- MEMBERSHIPS - VISITORS WELCOME ----- FUNCTION SUITE AVAILABLE

Located in the heart of St Albans, 225 LONDON ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS, AL1 1JG Our challenging par 72 course was designed T: 01727 853327 W: www.verulamgolf.co.uk by James Braid in 1905 @Homeof eRyderCup @VerulamGC 24 WHAT’S ON 2020 WHAT’S ON 2020 25

Hertfordshire Year of Culture 2020 12 Wheathampstead Village Day A year to showcase Hertfordshire as a county of creative A day of all things Wheathampstead, with entertainment Y

and cultural opportunity. W: creativehertfordshire.com L for all the family. W: wheathampstead-pc.gov.uk U Jan 23 - Anne Frank + You J 22 Classics on the Common N Britain’s biggest mid-week classic car show, with more A F e b 2 0 Thought-provoking exhibition about the remarkable life J and legacy of Anne Frank. W: stalbanscathedral.org than 1,000 vehicles . W: classicsonthecommon.com 28-30 Meraki Festival

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A Herts Big Weekend. W: hertsbigweekend.co.uk emerging and local artists. W: merakifestival.com Sept St Albans Food & Drink Festival 17 Beating the Bounds Showcasing the fantastic range of local food, including Walk the boundary of St Albans in a ceremony dating an exciting street festival on 27 Sept. W: enjoystalbans.com back to medieval times. W: enjoystalbans.com 5 Redbourn Classics 23-24 Hertfordshire County Show Y Classic Vehicle Show plus Village Fête in aid of local A An agricultural show offering fun, education and family charities. W: facebook.com/Redbournclassics M entertainment. W: hertsshow.com 11-13 Pub in the Park 30-31 St Albans Steam & Country Show A celebration of the best food and music the country Annual rally with over 30 full size steam engines, a has to offer. W: pubintheparkuk.com fairground and stalls. W: hertssteam.co.uk 11-20 Heritage Open Days

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much more. W: harpendencarnival.com S Sept 12 Hertfordshire Open Studios 13-14 Art on the Common - Oct 4 Artists open their doors for the biggest county-wide A showcase for local artists featuring a wide range art event. W: hvaf.org.uk/Open-Studios of works. W: artonthecommon.co.uk 18 George Street Gin & Jazz 14 St Albans Half Marathon A boutique evening with music, food and, of course, gin in Popular half marathon, walking half marathon, 5k Race the picturesque Cathedral Quarter. W: enjoystalbans.com and 1.5 Mile Fun Run. W: stalbanshalfmarathon.com 19-20 Celebration Earth! E

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J Spectacular carnival puppets tell the dramatic story of faith, art and community groups. W: celebrationearth.org Britain’s first saint, Alban. W: stalbanscathedral.org 23-26 CAMRA St Albans Beer & Cider Festival 20 Medieval Festival Up to 300 different British real ales, real lagers, fruit An afternoon of fun and games to kick-start the beers, ciders and more . W: stalbansbeerfestival.org.uk Cathedral’s Medieval Summer. W: stalbanscathedral.org 7 St Albans Cathedral Fireworks Spectacular 21 Alban Street Festival The annual Firework Spectacular in Verulamium Park. A street festival celebrating all that is fun and fabulous W: stalbanscathedral.org about St Albans. W: enjoystalbans.com 15 St Albans Christmas Cracker 26-28 St Albans Folk Festival An afternoon of festive fun, full of music and

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N 22 Harpenden Christmas Carnival 1 St Michael’s Village Folk Evening A spectacular carnival procession and turning on of the Folk music and dance in the historic St Michael’s Christmas lights. W: harpenden.gov.uk village setting. W: stmichaelsfolkevening.org.uk 29 Redbourn Christmas Market 3-5 Arts Fair Visit the pretty historic village of Redbourn for its A celebration of the arts in the beautiful grounds of annual winter festival. W: redbournchristmasmarket.com Childwickbury Estate. W: childwickburyarts.com 1-31 Christmas in St Albans 4 M Festival Enjoy the festive atmosphere with events, markets and Y

L Music festival showcasing local talent, back for its 11th Christmas shows! W: enjoystalbans.com U

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7-12 St Albans Film Festival E Take a break from Christmas shopping and enjoy this A celebration of film with a Garden Cinema, short film D special Cathedral event. W: stalbanscathedral.org competition plus other events. W: stalbansfilmfestival.com 26 St Albans Mummers perform George & the Dragon Unique adaptation performed in various locations 12 Harpenden Highland Gathering around the City Centre. W: stalbansmummers.org.uk Featuring piping, highland dancing and highland games. W: harpenden-lions.co.uk/highland-gathering * Provisional dates. Every effort has been made to confirm event dates prior to publishing. Please check before travelling.

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YARDS Abbey Gateway Kingsbury Watermill St Albans South Signal Box Car Parks Visitor Information Abbey Theatre Roman Mosaic & Hypocaust St Michael’s Church Coach Parks Coach Drop Off 1 Alban Arena 9 Maltings Arts Theatre/Library 17 Verulamium Museum Churches, Places of Worship Point 2 Cathedral 10 Maltings Shopping Centre 18 Verulamium Park P Footpaths CD 3 Christopher Place 11 Odyssey Cinema 19 Village Arcade C Main Shopping Centre St Albans City 4 Civic Centre 12 Police Station 20 Vintry Garden Public Toilets Centre Map 5 Clarence Park 13 Roman Theatre 21 Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Inn 6 Clock Tower 14 St Albans Museum + Gallery 22 WC and Key 7 15 23 8 16 28 ST ALBANS FOR FAMILIES 29

St Albans for Families There are plenty of fun activities for children and families around the District, many of them free to enjoy. There are also hundreds of events, small and large, taking place around the year: search by date on the website enjoystalbans.com before planning your visit. Both St Albans Museum + Gallery (page 11) and Verulamium Museum (page 10) offer free trail sheets to explore the museums and local area as well as family-focussed activities and workshops throughout the year (entry charges may apply). At St Albans Cathedral (page 11) young visitors can enjoy interactive screens to take a look behind the scenes, brass rubbing, and fun dressing up! You can also borrow Explorer backpacks or do an adventure trail. Verulamium Park (page 10) has a large children's play area and family-friendly café open all year round, and a toddler splash park to cool off on warm summer days (open May to early September). The London 2012 Olympic Legacy is clear to see with a beach volleyball court and the adiZone outdoor multi-gym facility, suitable for all ages. If the weather is against you, there are a number of soft play centres in the District, the Pioneer skate Whether you want to immerse yourself park (pioneerclub.co.uk) for teens and swimming in the history, lose yourself in the pools too. Willows Activity Farm (page 19) offers a WHEREbeautiful gardens THE or simply CITY take aENDS stroll wonderful family day out with a fun packed around the Stable Yard Shops Hat eld programme of farmyard animals, adventure play, fun & THE COUNTRY BEGINS fair rides, children's shows, falconry displays and House has something for everyone. tractor rides as well as the recently opened Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground. If muddy wellies or wheels is more your thing, check out our ‘ Great Outdoors Guide ’ on page 16 for more.

HOUSE, PARK & GARDENS OUR BOUTIQUE GUEST OPEN FROM HOUSE LAWN HOUSE IS 4TH APRIL 2020 OPEN NOW

WWW.HATFIELD-HOUSE.CO.UK 01707 287010 Photos: Emma Collins and Elyse Marks [email protected] 30 31 SHOPPING

Shopping in St Albans St Albans has been a shopping destination for hundreds of years. Our street market’s roots extend back to the 9th century. These days, the City has a collection of delightful independent stores, specialising in jewellery, fashion, beauty, homestyle and gifts. Two outdoor malls house high street favourites and luxury brands with an array of food and drink options to suit all tastes. Bring extra bags – it’s time to Shop St Albans! St Peter’s Street - the main artery of the City centre Main Shopping Areas: with flagship stores, dining, and key transport links Market Place - independents, key brands and a twice - Christopher Place - shopping centre for luxury brands weekly market and independent boutiques Catherine Street - cafés, pubs and niche independents The Maltings - high street favourites and established local independents London road - health and wellbeing, sustainable shopping, beauty treatments, award-winning independent dining and cafés The Cathedral Quarter - historic inns, medieval architecture and high quality independent boutiques See enjoystalbans.com/shop for full details. and shops @shopstalbans Photos: Stephanie Belton 32

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Maltings is the premier shopping destination at the heart of St. Albans. The only It has something for place to see everyone and whether you are looking for Get close up and into many retail therapy, a bite 3 Havilland Mosquitos aircraft to eat or simply to Premiermeet up with friends over a co ee, Maltings has it all.

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AGAINST THE PURCHASE OF THE FIRST FULL ADULT ADMISSION AT THE The Maltings is open DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT MUSEUM* Mon to Sat 9am - 6pm* ONE *This voucher can be used until 19th December 2020. The voucher is not cash Sun 10am - 5pm* n Admrisesieo transferrable. The voucher is not valid for *some stores may vary. F group visits or in conjunction with any other discount offer or promotion. Photocopies voucher code STAVG20 will not be accepted.

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Visit us and see for yourselves

The Galleria is a sheltered outlet shopping and family leisure destination. Shopping highlights include Nike Factory outlet, Gant outlet, GAP outlet, Marks & Spencer's outlet & more.

A nine screen digital Odeon cinema. Open from 11am until the end of the last screening.

Be spoilt for choice restaurant wise with Prezzo, Nando's and Frankie & Benny's to name but a few

This giant indoor adventure playground area provides children aged 1 – 12 with an exciting setting in which to play.

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am - 8pm, Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 11am-5pm

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St Albans is an historic innkeeping City with modern fine dining, a thriving café culture, chic cocktail bars and traditional pubs. St Albans embraces good food and drink, with a host of eateries offering food from every corner of the globe. With over 100 restaurants, bistros, coffee shops and a huge selection of pubs and inns within the City centre, daytime shoppers and night-time revellers will be spoilt for choice. The City also has the only 3 AA rosette fine dining restaurant in Hertfordshire, Thompson St Albans on Hatfield Road. As well as the bi-weekly Charter Market (page 12) with a dedicated street food area, there are monthly Farmers’ Markets around the District which showcase the excellent local produce available. St Albans hosts a range of independent food and drink shops where specialist knowledge and hard to find products abound, ready to join you in your own kitchen. The Guinness Book of Records has formally confirmed that St Albans houses the oldest pub in England at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, between the Cathedral and Verulamium Park. St Albans has the most pubs per square mile in the country. Indeed, CAMRA even has its headquarters in St Albans, recognition of a hoppy heritage, if ever there was one, and the reason for the annual beer festival every autumn in the City. Why so many pubs? St Albans is a day’s ride from London. Lots of these pubs were once coaching inns, with the stable yards still visible too. Visit enjoystalbans.com for more information on food and drink in and around St Albans.

Photos: Stephanie Belton and Ren Behan 38 EATING AND DRINKING 39 St Albans Food & Drink Festival The annual autumn St Albans Food & Drink Festival also celebrates the vibrant local food scene with a range of events and an outdoor street ‘Feastival’. The St Albans Food & Drink Awards recognise excellence in THE PLACE FOR AFTERNOON local food businesses and are hotly contested each year. TEA IN ST ALBANS The 2019 winners were: • Best Restaurant for a Special Occasion: Tabure • Best Restaurant for Everyday Dining: Per Tutti • Best Pub: The Green Man, Sandridge • Best Bar: The Bishop’s Cave • Best Café: Fleetville Larder • Best Local Producer: Darlish • Best Market Stall: Eat Wholefoods TieredVFRQHVDQG´QJHUVDQGZLFKHV)URP  stand of homemade delicious delicacies, • Best Food & Drink Shop: Buongiorno Italia • Best Takeaway: The Pudding Stop • Best Place to Work on the Go: George Street Canteen [email protected] 01727 864477 • Most Family Friendly Venue: DavVero • Best Newcomer: The Reading Rooms, Wheathampstead • Winner of the Kate D'Arcy Award for Customer Service: Tara’s Vegan Treats For details of the 2019 winners, as well as other businesses, producers and places to try, go to enjoystalbans.com. 40 41

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Where to Stay St Albans offers a comprehensive range of accommodation, from small, intimate bed and breakfasts to large hotels. Whether you want elegant luxury or a modest place to stay, St Albans and the surrounding area is sure to meet your needs.

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HOTELS GUEST HOUSES SELF-CATERING AND SERVICED APARTMENTS

Ardmore House Hotel Appleside Bed & Breakfast H-Star Apartment Rental 54 Road, St Albans, AL1 3PR 39 The Park, St Albans, AL1 4RX Clayton House, Vaughan Road, AL5 4EF T: 01727 859313 T: 01727 856324 M: 07595 067703 M: 07710 307221 W: ardmorehousehotel.co.uk W: appleside.co.uk T: 01582 460898 W: h-star.co.uk

Aubrey Park Hotel AA HHHH Fleuchary House VE HHHH Harpenden House Serviced Apt. Hemel Hempstead Road, Redbourn, 29 Upper Lattimore Road, St Albans, AL1 3UA 65 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2SL. Herts AL3 7AF T: 01727 766764 M: 07973 423635 T: 01582 761642 / 07770 921212 T: 01582 792105 W: aubreypark.co.uk W: 29stalbans.com W: harpendenhouse.co.uk

Clarion Collection Hotel VE HHHH Park House HomefromHolme.com VE HHHH Ryder House, Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 1HG 30 The Park, St Albans, AL1 4RY St Albans City Centre T: 01727 848849 T: 01727 811910 T: 01727 765756 W: stalbanshotel.co.uk W: parkhouseonline.co.uk W: homefromholme.com

Innkeepers Lodge, Colney Fox The Goat Inn Keyfield Terrace Serviced Apartments 1 Barnet Road, London Colney AL2 1BL 37 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, AL1 1RN St Albans City Centre, AL1 1PL T: 01727 823698 T: 01727 833934 T: 01727 846726 M: 07799 143268 W: innkeeperslodge.com W: goatinn.co.uk W: keyfieldterraceservicedapartments.co.uk

Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa The Kent Guest House Letting Serviced Apartments AA HHHHH 5 Approach Road, St Albans, AL1 1SP Various locations around St Albans The Mansion House, Luton Hoo, T: 07944 837533 T: 01442 244497 Beds LU1 3TQ E: [email protected] W: lettingsservicedapartments.co.uk T: 01582 734437 W: lutonhoo.com

Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel The Straw House VE HHHH Road, St Albans, Herts, AL2 3DS 36 Fishpool St, St Albans AL3 4RX 1a Spicer Street, St Albans, AL3 4PH T: 01727 854252 T: 01727 855669 T: 01727 810673/ 07966 581333 W: mercure.com W: thelowerredlion.co.uk W: strawhousestalbans.co.uk

Premier Inn St Albans The Old Cock Inn, Harpenden Torrington Hall AA Budget Hotel 58 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2SP 47 Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 1HD 1 Adelaide St, St Albans AL3 5EB T: 01582 712649 T: 01727 841199 T: 0333 3219331 W: oldcockinnharpenden.co.uk W: www.premierinn.com W: torringtonhall.com

Premier Inn Bricket Wood The Silver Cup AA Budget Hotel 5 St Albans Road, Harpenden, AL5 2JF Smug Oak Lane, , T: 01582 713095 Photo: Stephanie Belton Bricket Wood AL2 3PN W: silvercupinharpenden.co.uk T: 0333 3219018 W: premierinn.com

Premier Inn Luton South AA Budget Hotel The White House (Guest House) London Road, , St Albans, 28 Salisbury Avenue, St Albans, AL1 4TU Herts AL3 8HT T: 01727 861017 T: 0333 777 4667 W: premierinn.com

Sopwell House AA HHHH Torrington Hall Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Herts. AL1 2HQ 47 Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 1HD T: 01727 750499 T:01727 841199 W: www.sopwellhouse.co.uk W: torringtonhall.com

St Michael’s Manor AA HHHH Wren Lodge (Guest House) Fishpool Street, St Albans, AL3 4RY 24 Beaconsfield Rd, St Albans, AL1 3RB T: 01727 864 444 T: 01727 855540 W: stmichaelsmanor.com W: wrenlodge.co.uk

White Hart Hotel 23-25 Holywell Hill, St Albans, Herts, AL1 1EZ Tel: 01727 853624 W: whiteharthotelstalbans.co.uk 50 TRAVELLING TO ST ALBANS VISITOR INFORMATION 51

St Albans Visitor Information Contact details for the City’s visitor information services are as follows: T: 01727 864511 E: [email protected] W: enjoystalbans.com

A 1 1 St Albans Cathedral (Open: 8:30-5:30 daily ) 0 5 8 6 OFFICIAL 1 B Sumpter Yard, St Albans AL1 1BY PARTNER Verulamium Museum

A 5 (Open: 10-5:30 Mon-Sat, 2-5:30 Sun ) 1 8 3 St Michael’s Street, St Albans AL3 4SW St Albans Museum + Gallery (Open: 10-5 Mon-Sat, 11-5 Sun ) Town Hall, St Peter’s Street, St Albans AL1 3DH

A 414 Harpenden Information Point Address: Town Hall, Leyton Road, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 2LX Open: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-2pm T: 01582 768278 W: harpenden.gov.uk Visit Herts Hertfordshire has everything you need for a truly magical great By car: close to the M1, A1(M) and M25 day out or a sensational short break. From stunning stately homes (Junctions 21a & 22), St Albans is easily to wild days out for the family, Hertfordshire is just waiting to be accessible from all parts of the UK. explored. The official tourism website for the UK county of Hertfordshire, Car Parking: See map on pages 26-27 for the location of city with plenty of ideas for great days out all year round. centre car parks. Blue Badge holders can park for 3 hours W: visitherts.co.uk P free (Please display permit and time clock). Council car parks are free after 6.30pm daily and £1 all day on Sundays. Access By Rail: St Albans City station is only 20 minutes away St Albans Shopmobility from London on the Thameslink line between Bedford and Address: Drover’s Way, Car Park, St Albans AL3 5EB Brighton, connecting St Albans to London Luton airport, Open: Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat open 9:30am-4pm Gatwick airport, and London St Pancras International for Eurostar services. Tue and Thurs open 10am-2pm T: 01727 819339 St Albans Abbey station links to Watford Junction, for Textphone number: 01727 819570 connections to London Euston, the West Midlands and the North via the West Coast mainline. Changing Places: facilities at Civic Centre, Westminster Lodge, and Cunningham Hub. See changing-places.org . Both railway stations are a ten minute walk from the City centre . AccessAble accessibility guide: By Bus and Coach: St Albans is well connected with For detailed access information, services from North London, Garden City, Hatfield, visit AccessAble.co.uk Luton and Watford. There’s a helpful journey planner at travelinesoutheast.org.uk. National Express coaches link If you require this information in large print, on the neighbouring towns of Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead tape or in another language please contact with Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, Gatwick, Oxford and 01727 864511. Cambridge.

By Air: Both London Luton Airport and Gatwick Airport are Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of directly linked to St Albans by rail. Stansted and Heathrow the information contained in this publication, St Albans City & District airports are also easily accessible by road, bus and coach. Council cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions.