Was something to remember for all time. One of the great buildings in UK. Monumental and humbling. The surrounding gardens and grounds make for a lovely walk and a great sense of history.
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St Albans Cathedral
Sumpter Yard, St. Albans, England
01727 860780
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Ranked #1 of 20 attractions in St. Albans
Type: Religious Sites
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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...
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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.
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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There is always plenty to choose from on the menu and now that they have started lunchtime table service it makes it feel that bit more special. Good value and lovely atmosphere.
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Coventry, England, United Kingdom
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We spent a lovely time in Abbey great attraction that is free just lovely wondering around looking at the amasing cravings and paintings hope to go again soon
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Bournemouth
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Whilst we did not join a conducted tour we really enjoyed our visit to St Albans Cathedral which instantly transports you back in history within it's cavernous construction.
To put the icing on the cake, we sat and listened to the St Albans Symphony Orchestra as they practised numerous pieces from Holst - The Planets in preparation for their evening...
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Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK
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Had a wonderful, and free, 1 1/2 hours tour with a knowledgeable but also humorous guide. From June onwards you can pay and also go up the tower of this wonderful cathedral. The history and contents are fascinating, as is the biograph of St Alban! On Saturdays the town also is well worth a visit, with an excellent market, and...
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Absolutely great attraction. Free guide for 30 min or you should pre book long guided tour weeks in advance. Great history - back to Roman times as the Cathedral evolves, changes almost as we speak.
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St. Albans, United Kingdom
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Two things that really stood out to me, the Roman bath house and the roman city walls. It's a big park with something for everyone and plenty of open space, especially if you want your own space.
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London, United Kingdom
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Thoroughly enjoyed our visit .The cathedral is divided into three different sections each different from the other .Pause a while and enjoy the most breathtaking ceiling .We were lucky enough to be there whilst a wedding was taking place,the place seemed more alive because of that .Surprised just how much we enjoyed our visit ,well worth it.
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Calgary, Canada
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Awe-inspiring Cathedral and surrounding area. Beautiful architecture and a wonderful feeling of spirituallity inside. You can just 'feel' the history as you wander through. Those at the Cathedral are helpful and informative. Thank you !
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Harpenden, United Kingdom
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What a wonderful cathedral. Guides so knowledgeable and interesting for both adults and children alike. Restaurant brilliant. Will definitely return.
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