East of England Visitor Guide 2018
With its coastal and country landscapes, market towns and villages, and many family attractions and events, East Anglia is the perfect destination for a holiday, short break or day out. In this guide we cover how to make the most of a trip.
With its coastal and country landscapes, market towns and villages, and many family attractions and events, East Anglia is the perfect destination for a holiday, short break or day out. In this guide we cover how to make the most of a trip.
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With two thousand years <strong>of</strong> history under<br />
its belt, lush green parks and a buzzing<br />
city centre, St Albans <strong>of</strong>fers plenty to see<br />
and do. The Cathedral dominates the<br />
city’s skyline from every approach. Its<br />
architecture is a blend <strong>of</strong> many different<br />
periods, and its great tower includes<br />
Roman bricks salvaged from the ruins <strong>of</strong><br />
Verulamium. Open daily, the Cathedral<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers a number <strong>of</strong> free tours, plus events<br />
and concerts throughout the year.<br />
St Albans has a vibrant and varied<br />
entertainment scene. You’ll find a jampacked<br />
programme <strong>of</strong> shows and concerts<br />
ranging from drama and ballet to music<br />
and comedy at The Alban Arena, Abbey<br />
Theatre, Maltings Arts Theatre, Odyssey<br />
Cinema and Trestle Arts Base.<br />
Shopping is a favourite pastime in St<br />
Albans. The street market is one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
most popular markets in the region. Dating<br />
back to the 9th century, held twice a<br />
week and running the length <strong>of</strong> St Peters<br />
Street, you’ll find stalls <strong>of</strong>fering fresh local<br />
produce, crafts and more. The city centre<br />
has established itself as busy cosmopolitan<br />
city <strong>of</strong> old and new, with two modern<br />
shopping centres and a wealth <strong>of</strong><br />
independent stores.<br />
Without a doubt the best way to explore<br />
the city is on foot. Stroll around the<br />
historic streets and marketplace on your<br />
own accord or follow the City Trail, which<br />
covers a distance <strong>of</strong> three miles. Alternatively,<br />
The City and District <strong>of</strong> St Albans<br />
Tour <strong>Guide</strong>s host a programme <strong>of</strong> walks<br />
throughout the year. Walks include ‘A City<br />
Revealed’, ‘Ghosts and Ghouls’, ‘Victorian<br />
St Albans – a Time <strong>of</strong> Change’ and many<br />
more.<br />
ST ALBANS<br />
New this year is the St Albans Museum<br />
+ Gallery, opening 1 June <strong>2018</strong>. Set over<br />
three floors, the gallery spaces will<br />
showcase over 2,000 years <strong>of</strong> heritage<br />
and display contemporary artworks.
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