St Albans /sənt ˈɔːlbənz/, /seɪn ... / is a city in Hertfordshire, England, and the major urban area in the City and District of St Albans. It lies east of Hemel Hempstead and west of Hatfield, about 20 miles (32 km) north-northwest of central London, 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Welwyn Garden City and 11 miles (18 km) south-southeast of Luton. St Albans was the first major town on the old Roman road of Watling Street for travellers heading north, and it became the Roman city of Verulamium. It is a historic market town and is now a dormitory town within the London commuter belt and the Greater London Built-up Area.
Restaurants in St. Albans
5.0 based on 33 reviews
This is a hidden gem, the volunteers do a great job of maintaining the organs and other Artifacts. The regular concerts are good. We have used venue for events several times, AGM of local disabled swimming club (Salmon), their team Of volunteers have made all our disabled members welcome and felt special. It is so nice to see such passion to preserve the organs and keeping them doing what they were made for entertaining people of all ages, from our young kids to those in their nineties all enjoy it. Thank you on behalf of all Salmon Club members.
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Fun and informative wine tasting events in Hertfordshire. Join us to explore the wonderful World of Wine. We offer evening tastings, Saturday course, food and wine evenings, and private and corporate events.
5.0 based on 468 reviews
So thrilled that The Odyssey are now showing National Theatre productions on a regular basis. We're really lucky that London is so convenient, however when we can sit in the luxury of the cinema so close to home, why bother going in on the train to pay such crazy prices. The seats are wonderfully comfortable, the view and sound quality is marvellous, and the drinks and snacks excellent. Kicked off with Fleabag, and saw Present Laughter a couple of days ago. So much more civilised than the local Odeon!!! Roll on Cyrano de Bergerac.
5.0 based on 14 reviews
An award winning brewery set in the heart of the beautiful Ayot estate. With a working brewery in the back and cosy tap room out front we have something for everyone. Open every Saturday (11-5pm) and with BBQs and mini beer festivals across the Spring/Summer months. So if you're out with the dog, bikes, kids or horses... pop in for a beer or just drive over and restock the cupboards.
Beer is delicious and staff delightful. What a great place for a few pints and then walk away with a 5 pint polypin for the weekend. Highly recommend
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Visited the reading rooms recently after their reopening and I’m so glad I did! Such a cozy, friendly and welcoming environment with the lovely April behind the bar serving up delicious pints of farr brew. An absolute gem. Will be recommending to all of my friends! 5 stars!
4.5 based on 153 reviews
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.
4.5 based on 2,225 reviews
St Albans Cathedral is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. It stands over the place where Alban, the first martyr, was buried after giving his life for his faith over 1700 years ago.The building itself is a blend of architectural styles spanning a millennia and contains recycled Roman bricks from Verulamium. Of special interest are the 13th century wall paintings, a rare watching loft and the shrines of Saint Alban and Amphibalus, the priest who converted Alban to Christianity.
Another addition to my visits to Pre 1500 Cathedrals.. This one is more Norman than Gothic... Great history here... The volunteer guides are so helpful, knowledgeable and very friendly... Make sure you go on a guided tour.. at the time of my visit they were displaying the "Black Jesus" Last Supper painting... As for parking.. I suggest going to the Maltings Car park.. just a 5 to 10 min walk (depending on how quick you walk) to the Cathedral.
4.5 based on 994 reviews
Verulamium Park is a public park in the City of St Albans, Hertfordshire. Along with being a wide open area for recreational purposes, the park includes all that is left of a Roman settlement from which the park takes it's name. The large amount of history on view in the park has resulted in a museum dedicated to the Historic Roman heritage upon which St Albans has been built. The park also includes a long list of facilities including; Tennis courts, sand courts, football and cricket pitches, An athletics track and field facility, a golf course, childrens play area, outdoor childrens Splash Park, a large leisure facility called westminster lodge Leisure Centre which contains a gym and indoor swimming pool, a cafe, a large lake fed by the River Ver, plenty of provision for picnics and family activities and what is thought to be the oldest and one of the most famous public houses in England called The Fighting Cocks. Overlooking the entire area is the St Albans Abbey, a large cathedral dating back to 1077AD. The park is an epicentre of greenery and wildlife and it is a hub of social and recreational activity that the people of St Albans can be extremely proud of.
Luxury to have such an amazing open space in the city. Ride your bike, walk, run, the choice is yours. There’s room for everyone. Plus there are volley ball nets, a skatepark, swings for the little ones. A lovely river to stroll along which takes you to the Fighting Cocks Pub for lunch or dinner and a drink - absorb the history. Walk up to the Cathedral which is free to enter. Leave a donation if you can! Picnics with friends and family, a lunch time walk to clear the head. So many choices. There is a cafe in the park. Parking is available. If you come on the train you have the choice of both the City train station - just 18 mins from St Pancras International station, and there is the Abbey station where the train line runs to Watford with connections to London Euston and onto MK etc. Lots of Roman ruins and sign boards to explore too and there is Verulamium to visit and the Museum plus there is the wildlife trust in their fantastic building. So many bees and butterflies in the wildlife garden. Have fun.
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Welcome to Target Events! If you're looking for something really exciting and totally different from the norm, why not call us and see exactly how we can design your perfect day... We offer two great outdoor activities, archery and air rifle/pistol shooting... Our aim is to make your day as exciting as possible. Using a variety of guns and shooting at various targets out in the open gives that feel of realism with adventure. You can choose to spend a few hours on just one activity, or.... maybe, if you have the time, why not make a day of it and do both... On the full event - This is where you spend a few hours on our target range with a qualified Archery GB instructor who first teaches you how to correctly use a bow and arrow, aiming, the etiquettes of archery. After a few practice rounds here, you then move onto our field range putting all you have learnt into practice shooting at animal shaped foam targets. All bows and arrows are provided and around lunchtime, you stop for a spot of BBQ and drinks... you then move onto the shooting range where you shoot at various metal targets and experience a variety of different air guns.
Yesterday my husband I spent the afternoon shooting with Target Events. Everything about the event was professional and efficient, from the booking (I had a lot of questions and Josh answered every e-mail), to our warm welcome to Springfield Farm, to the instructions and demonstrations during the shooting. Josh, instructor and owner, was funny, incredibly helpful, experienced, and tailored our instruction so we got the most out of our time with him. My husband and I had no shooting experience but buy the end of our session, Josh's expert instruction and encouragement made us proud of our new shooting skills. I highly recommend Target Events, no matter how small or how big your group is (the grounds are vast and clearly really cared for), and look forward to visiting again to participate in other activities they offer.
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Serving delicious cocktails directly to your table, we aim to make every visit with us unforgettable for all the right reasons. Relax & unwind with nothing but blasters playing in the background & proper table service. Classic cocktails are 'our thing' but we'll happily go one further for you & create something bespoke ...just ask!
What a great find! Loved the atmosphere we wanted somewhere a bit more sophisticated and catered for an older crowd and this is what we got. The cocktails are amazing, the staff were fantastic, friendly and attentive. The music was excellent with all genres playing. We liked the fact that you pre book to get seats. Will definitely be back!
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