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The Top 20 Attractions around St Albans

There are plenty of places to see and visit around St Albans. Whether you love hiking or cycling, St Albans is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Alban Way

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Alban way is well located and it's the easiest way to get from Hatfield to St. Albans.

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Nickey Line Railway Path

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Until 1959, the Nickey Line transported passengers from between Luton and Hemel Hempstead. The 9-mile (14 km) stretch is now a lovely cycle path through peaceful countryside. It's thought that …

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Bluebell Woods in Heartwood Forest

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Heartwood Forest’s 347-hectare (858-acre) site rises from what was once mainly agricultural land. It’s now the largest continuous new native forest in England consisting of 600,00 trees a place where …

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Ayot Greenway

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This is a hidden gem a great section of gravel with a steady climb and a great downhill section

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HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

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Fabulous cakes and snacks, good coffee, freshly-cut sandwiches use tasty bread from local Redbournbury Mill.

Snug inside with comfy chairs and bookcases with cycling books and magazines to read as …

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Redbournbury Mill and Bakery

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The Mill is surrounded by fords that are quite deep at times. There are footways and steps around the water that need a bit of love - i.e. they're falling …

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Verulamium Roman City Walls

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Traces of the great Roman town of Verulamium, once second in size only behind Londinium, can be found here in Verulamium Park. Covering 100 acres (40 ha), the park features …

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Alban Way Access at Charrington Place

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Access onto the Alban Way (Sustrans Route 61) from St Albans City Station via Charrington Place.

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Watercress Wildlife Reserve

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On the way to St. Albans Verulamium park via Alban way you can find this place, occupied by anglers in weekend.

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Gaddesden Row Road

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A favourite amongst local cyclists.

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The Top 20 Attractions around St Albans

Alban Way

Nickey Line Railway Path

Bluebell Woods in Heartwood Forest

Ayot Greenway

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

Redbournbury Mill and Bakery

Verulamium Roman City Walls

Alban Way Access at Charrington Place

Watercress Wildlife Reserve

Gaddesden Row Road

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Most popular attractions around St Albans

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