Top 10 Historic Sites in Hertfordshire, England

September 3, 2021 Margarita Chappel

Discover the best top things to do in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom including St Albans South Signal Box, Devil's Dyke, The Ayot Greenway, The Forties Experience, St James the Apostle Church, St Albans Hertfordshire England, The Wallingford Screen, The Mill Quay, St Albans, Shaw's Corner.
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1. St Albans South Signal Box

Ridgmont Road, St. Albans AL1 3AJ England http://www.sigbox.co.uk
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5.0 based on 74 reviews

St Albans South Signal Box

Reviewed By Neil-KAAG - Ellenton, United States

How amazing to find that this wonderful signal box has not been destroyed like so many other great railway structures from so called improvements. A marvellous insight into mechanical signalling. Brought back so many memories of my time in Abington Box on the West Coast Main Line between Beattock Summit and Carstairs Junction. Very Happy Days!!

2. Devil's Dyke

4 Tudor Road, Wheathampstead, St. Albans England http://www.britainexpress.com/counties/herts/ancient/devils-dyke.htm
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Devil's Dyke

3. The Ayot Greenway

National Cycle Rte 57, Wheathampstead, St. Albans AL4 8ND England
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The Ayot Greenway

4. The Forties Experience

Bushey Hall Drive, Watford WD23 2ES England +44 1923 233841 [email protected] http://www.lincolnsfields.co.uk
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The Forties Experience

The Lincolnsfields Centre is home to the 1940's Experience. We are open to the public the last Sunday of the months January - November and the first Sunday in December. During World War 2 the site was USAAF 8th Fighter Command Headquarters with a room dedicated to the history of the site. The open days will give you an experience of nostalgia, taking you back in time. Walking through the 1940's house you will be able to have a visual and hand on experience. If that's not enough for you, visit the Dig for Victory garden and see how fires were put out during the Blitz. Take a ride in the jeep and experience what it was like to be in London during an air raid and take cover in a shelter. If you need to rest pop in to the NAAFI and have a cup of tea and cake, the girls will always have a smile when serving. On some of the Sundays our residential band "The Mustangs" perform live music. Throughout your visit our excellent team of volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions.

Reviewed By triptakers_12 - Beaconsfield, United Kingdom

Been a few times to Sunday open days at the Lincolnsfield Centre. Always plenty to see in the 1940's house. Lots of activities like the Blitz experience, Jeep rides and volunteers to share their knowledge (many are in authentic soldier uniforms with weapons!). There's a naafi canteen. Great bonus on the last Sunday in every month, there's a live band playing 1950's/60's rock'n'roll. It's included in entry price so you can just stroll in & listen to the music or even dance! Singers & song choices really good. Lots of fun on a sunday afternoon.

5. St James the Apostle Church

St. James Church House High Street, Bushey WD23 1BD England +44 20 8421 8192 http://www.busheyparish.org/st-jamess.html
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St James the Apostle Church

6. St Albans Hertfordshire England

St Peters Street Large church at the top of St Peters Street, St. Albans England +44 1727 855485 http://www.stpeterschurch.uk.com
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St Albans Hertfordshire England

Reviewed By BenjyBear - St. Albans, United Kingdom

Great city with plenty to do in the town or just outside. Plenty of shops and restaurants. Car parks around the main town. Visitor attractions such as the cathedral, roman remains etc. Well worth a visit

7. The Wallingford Screen

Sumpter Yard, St. Albans England http://www.medievalmosaic.com
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The Wallingford Screen

Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom

The Wallingford Screen is a "must-see" site in St Albans Cathedral. William of Wallingford was the 47th Abbot of St Albans and he had the medieval High Altar and Reredos built. The statues on the screen were destroyed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under King Henry VIII but they were replaced in Victorian times. The statues on the top layer are St Edmund, King Offa, St Edward the Confessor, St Hugh, Pope Adrian IV and the Venerable Bede. On the second row they are St Cuthbert, St Helen, St Benedict, the Virgin Mary, St John, St Patrick, St Ethelreda and St Germanus. The third row are St Augustine, St Alban, St Amphibalus at St Erkenwald. The little statues above the Altar are Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, James, Jesus, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon, Matthias and Jude.

8. The Mill Quay

1 Mill Walk Near High Street, Wheathampstead, St. Albans AL4 8DT England
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The Mill Quay

Reviewed By Travelling_SE_Asia - St. Albans, United Kingdom

Lovely place to sit and enjoy the river whilst waiting for the busy local fish and chip shop to prepare my order. I was even blessed to see a Heron standing on one leg in the river! A very rare sight usually but one seemingly more common during lockdown. Managed to get some pictures this time.

9. St Albans

French Row 7, St. Albans England +44 1727 251310 http://www.enjoystalbans.com
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St Albans

Reviewed By I2410YTdenisep

Wander around the Cathedral Quater with independent shops steeped in history. From the Roman ruins to the medieval Clock Tower St Albans is a great place for taking in a bit of culture, shopping, eating and drinking and a wander around some amazing green spaces, History on every corner.

10. Shaw's Corner

Ayot St Lawrence, nr Welwyn, St. Albans AL6 9BX England +44 1438 820307 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/shaws-corner/
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4.5 based on 153 reviews

Shaw's Corner

Reviewed By PaoloBlu67 - Bushey, United Kingdom

Very intresting to see the house and the garden where George Bernard Shaw lived. Very friendly and kindly volunteers working in the shop and in the house. Really good place to visit.

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