***Visitor Information***

The Cathedral's Slype entrance is closed because of building work. Entry to the Cathedral is now via the Cedar Tree door in Sumpter Yard, or via the West End. Both entrances have disabled access. For further information please click here.

Welcome to St Albans Cathedral

This is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain and stands over the place where Alban, Britain's first saint, was buried after giving his life for his faith over 1700 years ago. Down the centuries, countless pilgrims have come to honour the saint’s sacrifice and offer their prayers at his shrine – and they still come in their thousands today.

We warmly look forward to welcoming you.