MUST SEE

St Albans Market stalbans.gov.uk/markets

Established over 1,000 years ago, the colourful twice-weekly market is one of the largest in the Southeast. Discover an enormous variety of quality goods from fresh local produce to gifts, clothing, jewellery and more.

Roman Theatre gorhamburyestate.co.uk

The remains of a Roman theatre, with a stage rather than an Amphitheatre, are the only example of its kind in Britain. Nearby are the foundations of a Roman town house, a sacred shrine and Roman shops.

The Gorhambury Estate gorhamburyestate.co.uk

Old Gorhambury was completed in 1568 by Sir Nicholas Bacon. Whilst little remains, you can still visualise its previous grandeur. Impressive Gorhambury House was later built and includes a 17th century painted glass window.

DID YOU KNOW...

The famous Ryder Cup is named after entrepreneur and golf enthusiast Samuel Ryder who resided in St Albans and was Captain of Verulam Golf Club in 1911, 1926 and 1927.

A City Of Many Stories

90 minute guided walks covering 2,000 years of St. Albans’ history

From the Romans to modern times, via medieval life, Tudor upheaval, Victorian innovation and more.

For more details about all the walks, and to book, visit: www.stalbanstourguides.co.uk