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Recommended Towns & Villages near St Albans

Poppies and St Helens Church

Wheathampstead (5 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction NE)

An abiding feature of Wheathampstead is it beautiful 14th-century church dedicated to Saint Helen...

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Hemel Hempstead (24 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction W)

Set in a delightful valley of the Chilterns, formed by the River Gade, the town is noted for its variety of old buildings which include the Norman church dedicated to St.Mary...

St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield

Hatfield (21 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction E)

Hatfield is a town with two histories. There is the history of the ancient market town whose roots are firmly embedded in Saxon times, and the modern-day history of a town that grew to meet the demands of the housing population...

A picture of Shenley

Shenley (8 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SE)

Shenley is a small village in Hertfordshire, it is equidistance of around 5 miles from both Watford and St. Albans...

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Welwyn Garden City (16 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NE)

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Rickmansworth

Rickmansworth (168 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction SW)

This is a lovely old town where three rivers meet, it has lakes and watermeadows, and during the 20th-century was known for having one of the finest bathing lakes, close to.....

On the Canal at Berkhamsted, Herts

Berkhamsted (18 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction W)

With so much to see and experience this fascinating little town makes the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend away from it all...

Village Pond, Aldbury, Herts

Aldbury (41 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Hertfordshire (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction W)

Lying on the edge of the Chiltern Hills this is one of the counties most attractive villages...

Blows Downs

Dunstable (21 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Bedfordshire (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction NW)

Henry I gave Dunstable its first "Royal" charter making it a market town, this was at the time he founded the town's Augustinian priory in 1131...

A picture of Stevenage

Stevenage (29 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction NE)

Its history began in Roman times when it grew as a small town beside the Great North Road and its heritage from those times is evidenced by the Six Hills, a 2,000 year old Roman burial site...

Amersham

Amersham (27 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction SW)

Amersham is one of those towns where with one cast of the eye, you immediately know that this is a place with a long history for around the broad High Street is a mixture of fine.....

Broxbourne, Hertfordshire

Broxbourne (4 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction E)

This is an attractive place lying close to the eastern border of the county between the River Lee and the Lee Navigation system, with Hoddesdon being the closest town...

St Marys Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire.  Late Evening

Hitchin (51 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Hertfordshire (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction N)

Hitchin is a historic market town in Hertfordshire, characterized by its medieval and Georgian architecture. It has a vibrant market square, a variety of pubs, and the picturesque Hitchin Lavender fields in the surrounding countryside...

Canal

Tring (64 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction W)

Tring lies on the Ridgeway Path close to the waters of the River Thame, it is bordered on one side by the Chilterns, a range of dense wooded hills which span an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Goring in the Thames valley and Dunstable downs...

Canal boats at Dobbs wier, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

Hoddesdon (3 Pictures)

in the county of Hertfordshire (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction E)

Hoddesdon is an ancient market town located in a spacious area of Hertfordshire close to its boundary with Essex...

Hill House, Denham, Buckinghamshire.

Denham (15 Pictures)

in the county of Buckinghamshire (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction SW)

This picturesque village is set in rich wooded countryside. It was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and it has many attractive brick and timbered cottages, covered in colourful.....

Barton Le Clay

Barton Le Clay (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Bedfordshire (15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction N)

The attractive village of Barton-le-Clay nestles at the foot of the beautiful Barton Hills, it is ringed by beautiful Bedfordshire countryside and is famous for its impressive.....

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Great Missenden

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction W)

Lying in a favoured position within the sweep of the glorious Chilterns, Great Missenden is an attractive village of charm and character, and was the home to Roald Dahl who wrote many of his best loved stories there...

The Tamper locomotive.

Ealing (37 Pictures)

in the county of Greater London (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction S)

Ealing is a thriving place which is now hugely cosmopolitan and has a wide range of multi-cultural offerings...

Wisteria

Beaconsfield (18 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction SW)

On arrival in Beaconsfield you are immediately struck by the spaciousness of its wide streets and the wonderful show of Victorian buildings and houses in the main street...

Recommended attractions near St Albans

Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban, St Albans, Hertfordshire

St Albans Cathedral and Abbey Church (17 Pictures)

(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)

Dominating the city skyline on every main approach, the magnificent Abbey Church is a former Norman Abbey Church set in the.....

Geese in Verulamium Park, St Albans, Hertfordshire.

Verulamium Park St Albans (12 Pictures)

(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)

This park is the site where one of the biggest cities in Roman Britain once stood - Verulamium...

Hatfield House

Hatfield House (53 Pictures)

(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction E)

Hatfield House built by Robert Cecil 1st Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I in 1611, stands within its own.....

Knebworth House from gardens

Knebworth House (6 Pictures)

(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NE)

One of England's most beloved stately homes, Knebworth House is famous worldwide for its rock concerts and as the home of.....

Wardown Park & Museum

Wardown Park Museum (7 Pictures)

(10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction N)

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Whipsnade Wild Animal Park

Whipsnade Wild Animal Park (36 Pictures)

(11.0 miles, 17.6 km, direction NW)

Where better to go for a great family day out than the zoo. Here, at Whipsnade, under the great open sky you can enjoy the.....

R.A.F. Museum, Hendon, Hendon, Greater London

R.A.F. Museum, Hendon (92 Pictures)

(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction SE)

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Fairlands Valley Park in Stevenage, Herts.

Fairlands Valley Park (9 Pictures)

(12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction NE)

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This is a photo taken last summer of the side view of Benington Lordship house and its Rose Garden.

Benington Lordship (6 Pictures)

(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction NE)

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London - a picture of Ponds of Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath (9 Pictures)

(14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction SE)

This marvellous richly planted seemingly unending open area is one of London's favourite places. It was formerly the grounds of.....

Highgate Cemetery, London

Highgate Cemetery (38 Pictures)

(15.2 miles, 24.4 km, direction SE)

London's famous victorian Cemetery..

Waltham Abbey Church

Waltham Abbey Church (10 Pictures)

(15.3 miles, 24.5 km, direction E)

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Train

Lee Valley Park (4 Pictures)

(15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction E)

A 26 mile long stretch following the river Lee, the Lee Valley Park is made up of country parks, heritage sites, lake and.....

Bekonscot Model Village, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Bekonscot Model Village (56 Pictures)

(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction SW)

For many the idyll of rural life as it was in the 1930's has gone forever, but it's charm can be re-discovered at Bekonscot Model.....

Old photo from 1977 London Zoo

London Zoo (44 Pictures)

(16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction SE)

Since opening its doors to the public in 1847 London Zoo has become the most famous zoo in the world. With over 650 species, an.....

London central mosque from Regents Park, London

Central London Mosque (1 Pictures)

(17.2 miles, 27.6 km, direction SE)

The Central London Mosque, founded in 1965 was designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd. 1978 saw the completion of the Mosque. The.....

Regent's Park

Regents Park (96 Pictures)

(17.3 miles, 27.9 km, direction SE)

Although the history of Regent's Park stretches back to the time of Charles I, it really only came into its own during the early.....

A picture of Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds (15 Pictures)

(17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction SE)

Madame Tussauds, the worldwide famous Waxworks Museum has a multitude of fascinating exhibits of famous people such as Michael.....

Wrest House, Silsoe, Bedfordshire

Wrest Park House and Gardens (70 Pictures)

(17.9 miles, 28.7 km, direction N)

Wrest Park House was once the home of the de Grey family whose Mausoleum is at nearby Flitton. The gardens form a charming.....

London, British Library  - June 2005

British Library (8 Pictures)

(17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction SE)

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