About St Albans - St Albans, Hertfordshire’s only city, has been welcoming visitors from far afield for over 2,000 years. First known as Verlamion, the Romans changed the name to Verulamium. By the early Middle Ages the city had become known as St Albans, after the first British Christian martyr, St Alban, who is reputed to be buried on the site where the Cathedral & Abbey Church now stands.
Shopping - St Albans market today is one of the most colourful and vibrant street markets in the South of England. With over 170 stalls on Wednesdays and Saturdays, it offers everything from fish to fancy goods so
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you will be spoilt for choice. Where else could you by a whole shark, a genuine Tommy Hilfiger shirt, healing crystals or herbs all in one place?
Things to do - Today the city of St Albans is compact and easy to explore on foot. The magnificent Cathedral still dominates the skyline of the city and is best known for the shrine of St Alban and its medieval wall paintings. Beyond the Cathedral you can relax in the green oasis of Verulamium Park, close to the heart of the city and the architectural heritage of St Michael's village and Fishpool Street.
For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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