STAY IN MAY!

Enjoy springtime in St Albans

St Albans is simply sensational in spring. There’s so much to see, do and experience in this Cathedral city, why not stay for a few days - there’s a wide choice of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets and a friendly welcome is always guaranteed!

THINGS TO DO…

Celebrate the King’s Coronation with a fun, interactive trail around the city organised by St Albans BID. By scanning QR codes the story of Sir Lawrence the Lion’s coronation is revealed in ‘The King’s Wardrobe’ trail with hilarious selfies, a free e-book, plus prizes too. Free for families to enjoy until 24th May, visit enjoystalbans.com for the trail map and more details.

Tea lovers can absorb the amazing tale of tea from leaf to cup at ‘Time for Tea’, a free exhibition from 19th May at St Albans Museum + Gallery. Enjoy stories of tea then drop by the Museum café for a thirst-quenching cuppa. See stalbansmuseums.org.uk for more.

The late May bank holiday weekend promises to be a lively one with the annual Pub Pride event. This year, over 30 St Albans pubs and retail venues will come together to welcome the LGBTQ+ community and highlight their commitment to diversity. Founded in St Albans, Pub Pride is now hosted in over 300 venues nationally. Follow charity, @ask.for.clive for updates.

Dance the bank holiday away at Brewfest Craft Beer & Music Festival which brings together over 100 of the best craft beers from around the country, Stone baked pizzas and outside BBQ, live music from top local bands, and a full bar offering gin, wine, cocktails and more! Held at Mad Squirrel Tap St Albans.

Looking forward to the first weekend in June and the UK’s biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series, Foodies Festival, comes to St Albans for the very first time. Serving a star-studded line-up of celebrity chefs and chart-topping music stars, including Natalie Imbruglia and Scouting For Girls. Visit foodiesfestival.com.

PLACES TO STAY…

Need a place to rest your head? St Albans has an excellent choice of places to stay, from small, intimate B&Bs to large hotels.

The characterful White Hart Hotel was the largest inn in town in the 1750s and today it’s a beautiful hotel retaining many period features and offering charming guestrooms and contemporary dining to suit the modern-day traveller.

Boutique and beautiful, The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a fantastic example of old meeting new. Built in 1911 and formerly the offices of Samuel Ryder, an English entrepreneur, today it’s a delightful hotel offering wonderful facilities and charming interiors which give a nod to its past.

Designed to provide great value and comfort in a central location, Travelodge St Albans City Centre and Premier Inn St Albans City Centre both offer a great base for a stay. Located just a few steps from St Albans Museum + Gallery, the Clock Tower and main shopping and restaurant areas you can enjoy all the city has to offer with ease.

Just 20 minutes by rail from St Pancras International, or easily accessible by road from the M1, M25 and A1, St Albans is the perfect destination for a stay this May.

Find your St Albans at enjoystalbans.com