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Places near St Albans by type
All 291 places by distance →One day from St Albans
5 stops, one loop, back by 8:02 pm
71 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave St Albans
- Lea Valley Walktrek · 3 hrs
- Nickey Linetrek · 3 hrs
- Kings Langley Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
- Hilfield Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
- Waterfall Steps Victoria Parkwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
- Back in St Albans
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near St Albans?
Romano-Celtic Temple at Insula Xxi, St Albans (heritage site, about 2 km), Roman Theatre of Verulamium (heritage site, about 2 km), Nickey Line (trek, about 9 km), Kings Langley Palace (palace, about 12 km), Hilfield Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Aldenham Country Park (park, about 14 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of St Albans?
291 places on Spotwander: 71 churches, 53 forts & heritage, 48 parks, 36 museums, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens.
Which is the nearest church to St Albans?
St Hugh's Church, about 24 km by road; St. Mary's, Harrow on the Hill (24 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to St Albans?
Romano-Celtic Temple at Insula Xxi, St Albans, about 2 km by road; Roman Theatre of Verulamium (2 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from St Albans?
Start in St Albans, visit Lea Valley Walk, then Nickey Line, then Kings Langley Palace, then Hilfield Castle, then Waterfall Steps Victoria Park, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.