Date: 05 July 2008
Named after the first British Christian Martyr, St Alban, this ancient Roman city has over 2,000 years of history to share with you. The first copy of the Magna Carta was drawn up here in 1215 and it is home to the only school in the English-speaking world to have educated a pope, Adrian IV.
Both walking adventures encompass the city’s greatest sights. Highlights in the 2007 series included the Roman Theatre, courtesy of Lord and Lady Verulam and the treasures of the Verulamium Park.
In addition to the walks themselves, there’ll be lots of entertainment on offer. Our Art and Fun Tent will host face -painting, games and arts and craft and there’ll be live music, dance and much, much more.
Coinciding with Fuze World Music Day as part of the St Albans Festival, participants of Walk & Explore can also soak up the vibrant atmosphere this event is bound to create well into the evening!
Latest confirmed attractions:
FREE ENTRY to the Verulamium Theatre (Roman Amphitheatre)
FREE ENTRY to the Kingsbury Watermill Museum
FREE ENTRY to the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban
Walks available:
There are two Walk & Explore routes around St. Albans, both with different walking distances and themes. Please click on the walks below for more information about your chosen walking adventure.
Sights on The Young Detectives' Trail include:
- The Verulamium Theatre (Roman Amphitheatre)
- The Kingsbury Watermill Museum
- The Clock Tower
- The Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban
- Verulamium Museum
- Abbey Gateway
Sights on The Discoverers' Trail include:
- The Verulamium Theatre (Roman Amphitheatre)
- The Kingsbury Watermill Museum
- The Clock Tower
- The Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban
- Verulamium Museum
- Abbey Gateway
- Ruins of the Sopwell Nunnery
- St Albans Museum
Practical information:
Where: Verulamium Park
When: Saturday 5 July 2008
Official event opening: 10.00am
Walk registration closes: 11.30am on event day
Getting there: Read more about how to get to the Walk & Explore Base Camp at Verulamium Park.
Staying there: Read more about the 10% discount all Walk & Explorers get when staying at the Premier Inn, Hemel Hempstead Central for Walk & Explore St Albans.
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