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  • Flora and Fauna (Tour)

    Flora and Fauna (Tour)

    Explore how the natural world of Hertfordshire has been depicted in the Cathedral. **MULTIPLE DATES AVAILABLE** Read more

  • Tower Tours

    Tower Tours

    Climb the 211 steps up to the top of the oldest Cathedral tower in Britain and experience fantastic views of St Albans. **MULTIPLE DATES AVAILABLE** Read more

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Tours and Trails

Our tours offer an exciting journey through the rich history and treasures of the ancient St Albans Abbey and Cathedral, brought to life by expert guides who reveal the stories woven into this remarkable site.

Daily Guided Tours

Daily Guided Tours

Discover 1700 years of fascinating history on one of our daily guided tours. Read more

Start: 8th June, 2026 at 11:30am

End: 8th June, 2026 at 3:15pm

Published: 5th January, 2026

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Location: St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY

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https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/events/daily-guided-tours
Daily Guided Tours
Illuminated Wall Paintings

Illuminated Wall Paintings

Spice up your lunch time and find out more about our beautiful wall paintings, every Monday - Saturday throughout the year. Read more

Start: 8th June, 2026 at 12:45pm

End: 8th June, 2026 at 1:00pm

Published: 25th October, 2022

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Location: St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY

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Illuminated Wall Paintings
Wondrous Wall Paintings Tour

Wondrous Wall Paintings Tour

The Cathedral houses a remarkable collection of rare medieval wall paintings covering a period of four centuries. Read more

Start: 10th June, 2026 at 10:30am

End: 10th June, 2026 at 11:45am

Published: 1st December, 2025

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Location: St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St. Albans, AL1 1BY

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https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/events/wall-paintings-tour
Wondrous Wall Paintings Tour
The Peasants' Revolt Tour

The Peasants' Revolt Tour

Discover the stories that nearly led to the Abbey's demise in 1381. Read more

Start: 13th June, 2026 at 10:30am

End: 13th June, 2026 at 11:45am

Published: 24th April, 2024

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Location: St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY

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https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/events/the-peasants-revolt
The Peasants' Revolt Tour
Corners of Forgotten Fields | More to Explore Tour

Corners of Forgotten Fields | More to Explore Tour

To commemorate the 110th anniversaries of the Battle of the Somme and Verdun, we will explore the Abbey’s wartime links. Read more

Start: 14th June, 2026 at 1:30pm

End: 14th June, 2026 at 2:15pm

Published: 23rd February, 2026

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Location: St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY

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Corners of Forgotten Fields | More to Explore Tour
The Power of Pilgrimage Tour

The Power of Pilgrimage Tour

Learn about the practice of pilgrimage from the earliest times to the present day Read more

Start: 22nd June, 2026 at 10:30am

End: 22nd June, 2026 at 11:45am

Published: 24th April, 2024

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Location: St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY

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The Power of Pilgrimage Tour
Visually Impaired Persons' Tours

Visually Impaired Persons' Tours

Join our specially trained Cathedral Guides on a free tour for people with visual impairments. **MULTIPLE DATES AVAILABLE** Read more

Start: 26th June, 2026 at 1:30pm

End: 26th June, 2026 at 2:30pm

Published: 9th February, 2022

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Location: St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY

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https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/events/vip-guided-tour
Visually Impaired Persons' Tours
Tower Tours

Tower Tours

Climb the 211 steps up to the top of the oldest Cathedral tower in Britain and experience fantastic views of St Albans. **MULTIPLE DATES AVAILABLE** Read more

Start: 27th June, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 27th June, 2026 at 2:30pm

Published: 4th February, 2025

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Location: St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY

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https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/events/tower-tours
Tower Tours
Turbulent Tudor Times (Tour)

Turbulent Tudor Times (Tour)

Explore how the Abbey survived dissolution, and a flurry of difficult Tudor monarchs. **MULTIPLE DATES AVAILABLE** Read more

Start: 6th July, 2026 at 10:30am

End: 6th July, 2026 at 11:45am

Published: 23rd February, 2026

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Location: St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY

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Turbulent Tudor Times (Tour)
Flora and Fauna (Tour)

Flora and Fauna (Tour)

Explore how the natural world of Hertfordshire has been depicted in the Cathedral. **MULTIPLE DATES AVAILABLE** Read more

Start: 8th July, 2026 at 10:30am

End: 8th July, 2026 at 11:45am

Published: 11th March, 2025

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Location: St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY

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Flora and Fauna (Tour)
July More to Explore | Graffiti Hide and Seek

July More to Explore | Graffiti Hide and Seek

Graffiti provides a unique view of the lives of the ordinary people who have worked and worshipped here in the past. Read more

Start: 12th July, 2026 at 1:30pm

End: 12th July, 2026 at 2:15pm

Published: 7th May, 2026

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Location: St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St. Albans, AL1 1BY

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July More to Explore | Graffiti Hide and Seek
Making your Mark Tour

Making your Mark Tour

Join us for our ‘Making Your Mark’ tour exploring the graffiti in the Cathedral. **MULTIPLE DATES AVAILABLE** Read more

Start: 21st July, 2026 at 12:30pm

End: 21st July, 2026 at 1:45pm

Published: 12th September, 2023

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Location: St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY

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Making your Mark Tour
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