Cathedral Opening Times Expand The Cathedral is open daily from 9am - 5pm. Entrance to the Cathedral is via the Welcome Centre (Sumpter Yard) only. The West End entrance will be closed during visiting hours. On occasions there may be planned closures or disruptions that may affect your visit. These are listed here.
Shop Expand Our Cathedral Shop is located in the Welcome Centre and is open daily 10am to 5pm and on a Saturday is open at the earlier time of 9am. The Cathedral Shop has a wide range of unique souvenirs, gifts, cards and books to suit all ages and tastes. Contact Shop Manager: Sharon Wood Tel: 01727 890290 Email: [email protected]
Abbot's Kitchen Expand Abbot's Kitchen x Dinner Ladies Café open daily from 9am to 4pm. Coffee cart open daily. Abbot’s Kitchen is entering an exciting new chapter under the care of the Dinner Ladies. Known for their bold flavours, creative menus, and warm, welcoming approach to food, they’re bringing seasonal dishes and a vibrant new energy to this much-loved space, while keeping its heart alive. Just a hop from the park and right by the Cathedral, our café is the perfect spot for a proper cup of tea, a hearty lunch, or a little something sweet. When the sun’s shining, grab a seat outside by the coffee cart and enjoy the beautiful view of the Norman Tower. Menu Abbot's Kitchen x Dinner Ladies Seasonal Menu Email the Café: [email protected]
How to Find Us Expand Address St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY View the Cathedral's location in St Albans city centre on Google Maps. Parking The Cathedral is easily accessed via all forms of transport, but unfortunately visitor parking is not available. By Train St Albans City station [SAC] is just 20 minutes from London St Pancras International. It is a 20 minute walk to the Cathedral from the station. Taxis and buses are also available. St Albans Abbey Station [SAA] links St Albans with Watford Junction via the Abbey Line. It is a 10 minute walk to the Cathedral from this station. Taxis and buses are available. For train times and booking, please visit National Rail Enquiries. By Bus St Albans City Centre is well connected on the local bus network. More information can be found at Intalink. By Bicycle We have a newly installed bike rack for all to use, which has space for 10 bikes. By Car Close to the M1 (junction 6), A1(M) and M25 (junctions 21A and 22), St Albans is easily accessible from all parts of the UK. Unfortunately, visitor parking is not available at St Albans Cathedral. Details of the closest city centre car parks are available on the St Albans City and District Council website. (London Rd is a short 5 minute walk to the Cathedral) There is very limited accessible parking available at the Cathedral. These spaces may be pre-booked by blue badge holders by calling 01727 890210. We require requests for parking are made no later than one working day in advance and are unable to make bookings for the same day. The Cathedral Office is open for bookings 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. By Air London Luton airport and Gatwick airport are directly linked to St Albans on the Bedford-Brighton railway route. Bus service 724 links St Albans directly with Heathrow airport. Further information More information about travelling to and around St Albans, including a range of maps and guides, is available at Enjoy St Albans. We look forward to welcoming you!
Access Expand Accessibility for all our visitors is an important part of our welcome and mission. For all information about access to the Cathedral, from step-free entrances for buggies and wheelchairs to accessible toilets, please click here. We have worked with AccessAble so you can find out about our facilities before you visit. AccessAble’s surveyors assessed our venue to create a Detailed Access Guide. Check out the Detailed Access Guide to St Albans Cathedral. We cater for children and young people at the Cathedral, including baby-changing facilities, buggy parking and children's activities. Find out how our younger visitors can make the most of their visit here. The Cathedral and Abbot's Kitchen Café is pleased to be dog-friendly, but we kindly ask that they are kept on a lead. If you wish to bring a dog to an event or concert here at the Cathedral please also check the specific Terms and Conditions of the event or concert you are attending, sometimes dogs are not allowed at these specific events. When you can bring a dog to an event or concert we encourage you to book an end/aisle seat for the comfort of your dog, yourself and others.
Pilgrim Passports Expand Many of us see life as a journey enriched by special people and special places. For hundreds of years, cathedrals have been such places, filled with astonishing beauty, fascinating history, and glorious music, drawing pilgrims of all ages in search of peace, healing and joy. We invite you to use this passport for your own adventure of discovery, following in the footsteps of many thousands of pilgrims who have come to these places over the centuries to learn, to think about their lives, and ask for God’s help and guidance. Buy your pilgrim passport for £5 in the Cathedral Shop and get it stamped in every English cathedral. Just ask at our Welcome Desk and they will stamp it for you.
What can I do in the area? Expand The city of St Albans is brimming with remarkable history, fine food and drink, and a variety of events to suit everyone. The Cathedral's central location means that many of St Albans' top highlights are within easy, walk-able reach, including: St Albans Museum + Gallery The Clock Tower, the only medieval town belfry in England Verulamium Park St Albans Traditional Street Market (Wednesdays and Saturdays), dating back to the 9th century For more information about what's on in St Albans, please visit www.enjoystalbans.com. For more information about places to visit in Hertfordshire, please visit www.visitherts.co.uk. St Albans boasts excellent transport links and is a great base for visits to London. London St Pancras is a 20 minute train journey from St Albans City Station. The Abbey line from St Albans Abbey Station runs to Watford Junction where there is a bus link to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter. Photo credit: Dave Wood
Photography Expand St Albans Cathedral welcomes amateur photographers to take pictures and videos without a tripod both inside the building and throughout the grounds. Professional photography is by prior arrangement only. Please email [email protected] to find out more about professional photography, videography, filming and the associated fees. Drones are not permitted to fly in or around the Cathedral. Please read our Drone Policy for full details. Drone Policy 2025