St Albans Cathedral

St Albans Cathedral - King Henry VI 

St Albans grew from a church into an outstanding cathedral and it was during the ‘Wars of the Roses’ that King Henry VI took refuge in St Albans Church.

St Albans is a city rich in history and takes its name from the first British saint - St Alban.  This is a magnificent cathedral (built 1077) it is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain and is a fascinating building to explore - both exterior and interior stunning. Entrance is free.

(Awarded Tripadvisor's Travellers Choice Award in 2020.)

Trains depart from London’s St Pancras International Station to St Albans and take approximately 20 minutes.