




St Albans Cathedral
St Albans Cathedral is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. It stands over the place where Alban, the first British martyr, was buried after giving his life for his faith over 1,700 years ago.
The building’s amazing mixture of architectural styles bears witness to the many centuries of its life, first as a monastic Abbey and now as a Cathedral. Down all those centuries countless pilgrims have come to honour Saint Alban and offer prayers at his shrine – and they continue to do so today.
The present Cathedral was begun in 1077, using Roman bricks from the ruined city of Verulamium. The massive 11th century bell tower is the only remaining example of its type. The Cathedral has the longest nave in England where you can also see outstanding medieval wall paintings. FREE daily tours are available for you to find out more.
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St Albans Felipe the Sheep
St Albans Cathedral will launch their first children’s story book this Sunday (3 December) that
For All The Saints
“Many of those who have come to wonder at our Saints in Colour Project remark on seeing them
Fireworks at St Albans Aims for £1m Mark
Forty years of lighting up the skies with fireworks and raising funds for good causes launches
Pet Service – Sunday at St Albans Cathedral
All creatures great and small are invited to St Albans Cathedral this Sunday – for the
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St Albans Cathedral
Sumpter Yard
St Albans
AL1 1BY
01727 860780
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