Local History

St Albans Cathedral

With the longest Nave in England, stunning medieval wall paintings, the Shrine of Britain’s first saint and more, a trip to St Albans Cathedral offers something for everyone.

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Curious About St Albans

Explore, Discover & Enjoy St Albans with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt.

Buy in booklet or instant download format and explore in your own time.

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The Roman Mosaic and Hypocaust

Exquisitely preserved and housed in a dynamic and exciting modern building in Verulamium Park, just a short walk from Verulamium museum.

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The Roman Theatre Of Verulamium

The Roman Theatre of Verulamium is unique. Built in about 140AD it is the only example of its kind in Britain, being a theatre with a stage rather than an Amphitheatre.

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Verulamium Museum

The Museum of everyday life in Roman Britain

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St Albans Museum & Gallery

St Albans Museum + Gallery is a world-class centre for arts and culture at the heart of one of Britain’s most historic cities.

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Watford Museum

Our Visit England accredited museum is housed in the former offices of Benskins Brewery.

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Abbey Line Days Out

Abbey Line Days Out! is an initiative aimed at encouraging the local community to travel to local events and attractions using the Abbey line train services. We aim to support local tourism, sustainable travel and local businesses. In addition, Hertfordshire is a beautiful countryside waiting to be explored. there are a host of walking and cycling routes including our Abbey line trail commissioned in 2015, which goes along the train route. We’ve added a wealth of information including locals’ favourites and travel planning information to help you make the most of your trip and day out. Including a Days out leaflet and video. So get exploring and see ‘what’s on at the end of the train line’.

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