Visitor Highlights

St Albans Cathedral is a great place to visit for the whole family – whatever the weather! From the longest nave in England to a jam-packed events programme, there is plenty to see and do.

The Shrine of Saint Alban

The Shrine of Saint Alban is a site of national pilgrimage. People have been coming here for over 1700 years and it is used as a place of prayer and stillness by visitors every day.

The Shrine of Saint Amphibalus

The Shrine of Saint Amphibalus recently underwent a monumental conservation project and is now back in the Cathedral for all to see. St Albans Cathedral is the only cathedral in the country with two restored medieval pedestal shrines.

The Norman Tower

Our Norman Tower is the only 11th Century great crossing tower still standing in England today. It is also the only cathedral tower in England to be built using Roman bricks. You can explore our tower on one of our Tower Tours, see page 22.

Wall Paintings

Be transported back in time as you take in the stunning medieval wall paintings - the best preserved collection in any English Cathedral. You can see the wall paintings in the Nave restored to their former glory with unique light projections during Daily Guided Tours.

The longest Nave in England

Enjoy walking the longest Nave in England, all 85 metres of it! Take in the artchitecture and atmosphere of this vast space.

Easter at the Cathedral

The Cathedral pulls out all the stops at Easter to celebrate the joy of resurrection and the promise of eternal life. Special services and events take place throughout the Easter period to mark this wonderful occasion. Full details of Easter and Holy Week can be found on pages 13-15.

The BFG in Pictures

This January, we welcome the beautiful illustrations of Quentin Blake to the Cathedral. The BFG in Pictures is an exhibition by House of Illustration, curated by Quentin Blake. Full details of this exhibition can be found on page 8.