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Are you considering your next move into education and thinking of a laid back and trendy area to work? Maybe you've just moved to the UK and are considering working and living outside London but close enough to get in for the weekend. What are the attractions for teachers to live and work in and it's boroughs? St Albans has a range of attractions and activities throughout the year. And with only being half an hour from London, it's close enough to get into without feeling like you are living on top of yourself.

ST ALBANS CATHEDRAL This is a beautiful 11th century cathedral built on the oldest site of continuous worship in . It is one of the centrepieces of the town. 01 YE OLDE FIGHTING COCKS - THE OLDEST IN THE COUNTRY

This dates back to the 8th Century. The pub today was built in the 11th Century. The name is the result of cock fighting taking place in the main bar in the late 19th and early 20th 02 Century. A lovely, old English pub to visit. ST ALBANS CLOCK TOWER The clock tower is an example of medieval belfry. The people of St Albans built the tower between 1403 and 1412 as a symbol of resistance against the power of the abbot of St Albans, The 600 year old bell and tower stands opposite the Abbey and provides breathtaking views of Herts. 03

If you are considering working in Hertfordshire, specifically St Albans, please get in contact with our local consultant Megan through calling 0203 031 3550 or emailing her [email protected] for further information.

EDUCATION MATTERS GROUP INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE HOME COULD BE WHERE HERTS IS F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 9

WATFORD A popular destination - is just eight square miles. From a thriving centre with great shopping, restaurants and nightlife, to theatres and award winning parks - there's plenty to do in Watford.

CASSIOBURY PARK Voted as one of the top 10 parks in the UK, Park is the jewel of Watford. This Green Flag award-winning beauty spot has a lot of history behind it. A great spot to check out. Watford itself has also been granted more Green Flag Awards than anywhere else in Herts. 01

WATFORD COLOSSEUM AND WATFORD PALACE THEATRE

The Colosseum is famous for having some of the best acoustics in the country. It is also where the soundtracks to Lord of the Rings and Star Wars were recorded. The Palace Theatre is an Edwardian theatre and is considered a creative 02 hub of Watford.

LEAVESDEN FILM STUDIOS Warner Brothers Studios, Leavensden is a studio complex that has been used for a wide range of Hollywood film productions. Part of the site is open to the public and has the Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour. Here they have costumes and sets from the films which were produced 03 here.

If you are considering working in Hertfordshire, specifically Watford, please get in contact with our local consultant Margaret through calling 0203 031 3550 or emailing her [email protected] for further information.

EDUCATION MATTERS GROUP INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE