St Albans, a City in the English County of Hertfordshire
St Albans, which used to be a historic market town being the Roman city of Verulamium, is now a major urban area in the City and District of St Albans in the English County of Hertfordshire. The first important town along Watling Street, the old Roman road towards the north, is presently a dormitory town within the London Greater Built-up Area and the London Commuter Belt. It is 19 miles north-northwest of London, 11 miles south-southeast of Luton and 8 miles south-west of Welwyn Garden City.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in St Albans
This city is a unique shopping destination. Here independent retailers and speciality shops stand elbow-to-elbow with international brands and major store names. What adds to the vitality and pizzazz of the shopping activity in this town is the twice weekly street market, a large selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants and the various attractions that appeal to visitors. Hotels, B&Bs, inns, converted farm houses, vacation rentals, serviced apartments and all other types of accommodation are available in this bustling metropolis.
Things to See and Do in St Albans
At present, this city is a popular destination for tourist. It also has a flourishing cultural life. Theater Productions and Concerts are often held in venues such as Maltings Art Theatre, Trestle Arts Base, the Abbey Theater, The Abbey, The Alban Arena and the St Saviour and St Peter Church. The Trestle Theatre Company, a professional theatre company, specialising in physical and mask theatre, is based in the city.
The project “Renaissance in St Albans” is a joint venture between the city’s Museums and Galleries Trust and the University of Hertfordshire. The objective of the project is to transform the old town hall into an art gallery and museum, combining the Museum and the Margaret Harvey Gallery of the University.