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 20. 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.

The Alban Pilgrimage

This June, witness the return of our annual Alban Pilgrimage, as the city comes together to celebrate Britain’s first Christian saint. Enjoy a wonderful spectacle as giant carnival puppets tell the story of the remarkable man who gave the city its name. Full details of The Alban Pilgrimage can be found on pages 14-15.

Tudor Summer

This summer come to the Cathedral to be transported back to Tudor times, with talks, workshops and interactive performances by some of the most famous names from the Tudor period! Full details of Tudor Summer can be found on pages 8-9.