St Albans Things to Do Tips by St_Vincent

Or the Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Alban to give it its full and official title following St Albans getting its Royal Charter in 1877. The Cathedral has a magnificent interior that includes the recently restored Shrine of St Alban, Britains first Christian martyr, and a wonderful Nave.

Free guided tours are available twice daily but groups should book in advance. There is a bookstall, gift shop, cafe and information desk in the Chapter House which is the main visitors entrance. The visitor is well catered for and it is well worth having a look around. Check the website for opening and tour times and up to date event information.

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Phone: 01727 860780
Directions: From the Clock Tower in the town centre turn right down the High St. and follow the road which becomes George St. and Romeland Hill and you will see the Cathedral on your left. There are plenty of other ways to get to it and many are signposted.
Website: www.stalbanscathedral.org.uk

The Abbey Theatre is a small 230 seat community theatre with a resident amateur drama company named the “Company of Ten”. Most productions start at 8pm and the cost is usually under £10 with concessions available.

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Phone: Box Office: 01727 857861
Address: Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, AL1 2DL
Directions: At the bottom of Holywell Hill in the grounds of the park near the leisure centre. St Albans Abbey station is opposite and there is a bus stop nearby.
Website: www.abbeytheatre2.org.uk