Useful information
- Phone : +44 1727 890210
- Website: : http://www.stalbanscathedral.org
Description
The original abbey was a shrine to St Alban, England's first Christian martyr. The present building, dominated by its Norman tower, was started in 1077 and underwent many alterations. The façade dates from 1879. Interesting features inside include the nave screen (1350), the reredos (1484), the Lady Chapel (1320), the shrine of St Alban, exquisite medieval wall paintings and ceiling panels.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide818 m - St Michael’s Street, St Albans AL3 4SW
- The Green Guide8.44 Km - Aerodrome Way, Leavesden
- The Green Guide9.3 Km - Hatfield Park, Hatfield AL9 5NQ
More tourist attractions in Saint Albans
Where to sleepnearby
- From £60White Hart Hotel281 m - 23-25 Holywell Hill, St. Albans AL1 1EZ
- From £128Torrington Hall377 m - 47 Holywell Hill, St. Albans AL1 1HD
- From £57St Albans City Apartments - Near Luton Airport and Harry Potter World513 m - Everard Close, St. Albans AL1 2QU
More hotels in Saint Albans
Where to eatnearby
- Thai Square St AlbansAround£30159 m - 27 George Street, St Albans AL3 4DZ
- Tikka NationAround£21191 m - 1 Waxhouse Gate, St Albans AL3 4EH
- Miller & Carter - St AlbansAround£85407 m - 11 Victoria Street, St Albans AL1 3JJ
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