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20 reasons why St Albans is a post-lockdown attraction
The Clock Tower, St Albans - Credit: Picture: DANNY LOO
As lockdown restrictions ease across the country and the sun shines over the Easter holidays, the 'Stay at Home' advice has been has been replaced with a 'Stay Local' plea, meaning that people can more freely explore the area around them.
Here are 20 reasons to make the most of where you live as rules slowly (but surely!) relax.
1. Firstly, St Albans is home to bucket loads of heritage and history
St Albans Cathedral - Credit: Alan Davies
2. It's everywhere!
St Germain's Block in Verulamium Park, St Albans - Credit: Maya Derrick
3. The buildings are beautiful...
St Albans Museum + Gallery - Credit: St Albans Museum + Gallery
4. ...and colourful!
Donnington House, St Peter's Street, St Albans - Credit: Maya Derrick
5. The city centre and surrounding areas are extremely green
Clarence Park, St Albans - Credit: Matt Adams
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6. ...with plenty of places for kids to play
Cllr Anthony Rowlands at the new playground at Verulamium Park. - Credit: Archant
7. If you're a fan of sport, you'll find some great venues to catch local teams at play
St Albans City Football Club will shut down for 10 days after reporting two positive COVID-19 tests. - Credit: ZAC GOODWIN/PA
8. And if fancy going for a walk, run or cycle, you're in luck. There's tonnes of places to go, or travel along!
The stretch of the Alban Way which passes underneath London Road, heading towards Camp Road - Credit: Archant
9. It's gorgeous in all weathers. In sunshine...
Church Green Park, Harpenden - Credit: Maya Derrick
10. ...or when it's covered in a blanket of snow
St Albans city centre was a ghost town - Credit: Cristian Ioja
11. Fancy yourself as a sunset chaser? You'll find plenty in St Albans
A snowy St Albans Cathedral in the foreground of a blazing red sunset - Credit: Nicky Laitner
12. Oh, and I forgot to say, it even still looks lovely at night!
French Row, St Albans at night - Credit: Maya Derrick
13. The villages in and around the district have lots of aesthetic appeal
It may be rural, but Markyate has excellent transport links - Credit: Archant
14. And there are plenty to explore
High Street in Wheathampstead. Picture: Krishan Bhungar. - Credit: Archant
15. The houses are picturesque
Grove House photography competition. The White Cottage at Redbourn by Helen Cullens - Credit: Archant
16. Fancy a pint? St Albans has a pretty good pool of watering holes
The Victoria, Victoria Street, St Albans. New licensees (L-R): Thomas Maloney and his father Tom Maloney look over the plans for the refurbishment of The Victoria pub. Picture: Sean Dillow. - Credit: Archant
17. With many regularly hosting live music
Music venue The Horn in St Albans. Picture: Alan Davies - Credit: Alan Davies
18. St Albans district boasts a great variety of local and independent businesses...
Church Green, Harpenden - Credit: Maya Derrick
19. ...and restaurants!
The sign outside Dylans The Kings Arms. The restaurant is shortlisted for five awards at the St Albans food and drink festival. - Credit: Archant
What we're trying to say is, St Albans is well and truly ace. If you're local, what's stopping you from exploring the district? You may have to put your St Albans visit on hold if you live a little further afield, but trust us, it's worth the wait!
