Welcome to St Albans
St Albans stands out as a unique English Cathedral City. The city’s colourful history can be seen in the Roman remains and the beautiful medieval architecture. There are lush green parks and countryside, a buzzing metropolis, excellent attractions and interesting and ancient history. We have fabulous shopping with many small independent shops amongst the high street stores and a fantastic range of eating and drinking establishments. There are special events throughout the year. It's easy to get here too. We're just 22 minutes from London St Pancras, a short hop off the M1 and M25 motorways, within easy reach of London Luton and Heathrow airports. Come and visit to discover St Albans for yourself - you'll be sure of a warm welcome.
- We've now added details of the programme for next weekend's Alban Street Party on 23rd June here:...
4:46 PM Jun 14th
Follow us - ...and on 22nd & 23rd June, join us for Alban Weekend - something for everyone, with highlights including The Albans Pilgrimage, Alban Street Par...
4:14 PM Jun 12th
Follow us - This weekend, get out and about and explore Harpenden Common, with the Discovery Day on Sat 15th, and Art on the Common both Sat and Sun. Details at...
4:11 PM Jun 12th
Follow us - Lots happening this coming weekend, including Harpenden Carnival, Discover Wheathampstead, Oaklands Summer Fayre andSt Albans Half Marathon. Find out...
12:22 PM Jun 06th
Follow us - The St Albans Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 9th June. Both the Half Marathon and 5k race are SOLD OUT, but walking half marathon and children...
12:48 PM Jun 03rd
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- Hot off the press - details of the performers and entertainment at next weekend's Alban Street Party are online now: http://t.co/17Q1EFNIgv
4:45 PM Jun 14th Tweet Follow us - The Alban Street Party is part of Alban Weekend - 2 days of family fun, incl Alban Pilgrimage, Folk Fest & market. http://t.co/U8SZdjYtQr
4:25 PM Jun 12th Tweet Follow us - RT @StAlbansCouncil: Get ready for the biggest street party #StAlbans City Centre has ever seen. The Alban Street Party, St Peter's St, Sun…
1:39 PM Jun 12th Tweet Follow us - RT @StAlbansCouncil: Lots going on in #StAlbans this summer - 800th anniversary of city's role in hist of Magna Carta. Telegraph article: h…
1:39 PM Jun 12th Tweet Follow us - RT @StAlbansCouncil: Sky Ride Local - free led bike rides from British Cycling. Check out rides in and around St Albans at http://t.co/z3kf…
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How to find us
St Albans is well positioned being just north of London with easy access from M1, A1 and M25. Click here for directions to St Albans.