Library

The Cathedral Library is a modern theological lending library. Members have access to:

A wide collection including books on theology, biblical studies, spirituality, philosophy, and ethics
Comprehensive resources on the history of the abbey
Language resources for reading Hebrew, New Testament Greek, Latin and Old English
A variety of newspapers, magazine and periodicals, including The Church Times, The Tablet and Theology
A quiet space to read, write or research

Visit the library

Please come and visit us at the following times, when one of our Library Team will be on hand to help you:

- during the week from 10am-2.30pm

- 10am-1pm on the first and third Saturday of the month (10-12noon on 3rd Saturday in October)

We will also be open from 6-8pm on Wednesday evenings 25 Oct - 11 Dec (excl. 30 Oct and 6 Nov) before our Old Testament course, and 7-8pm on Thursday evenings 3 Oct - 7 Nov (excl. 31 Oct) before our Unapproachable Light course.

The library has moved to its new location on the second floor of the Chapter House. You can access it from the new Welcome Centre. There will be access via a lift, which we are looking forward to being available soon.

Search our catalogue

Please click here to access our online catalogue, which includes searchable digitised images from our archives.

Become a member

We charge an annual membership fee of £20 to help us keep the library running. You do not need to be a member to use the library, only to borrow books.

Students taking the Certificate in Theology receive free membership as part of the course, and other students are eligible for a 50% discount.

Contact the library

You can email our fantastic team of library volunteers, or give them a call on 01727 890222.

Photo: Craig Sheppheard

Latest

Organ concert: Nicholas Freestone

On Wednesday 13 November at 12.30pm Nicholas Freestone (Worcester Cathedral) gives a free recital at St Albans Cathedral. All are welcome; the recital will last around 35 minutes and admission is free, with a retiring collection in aid of Cathedral music funds.
Cathedral Clergy
Anne Frank + YOU Exhibition

This unique exhibition about Anne Frank and World War 2 comes to St Albans Cathedral in Spring 2020
Space Voyage at St Albans Cathedral

Take a journey to the moon and stars this autumn with a spectacular space themed son-et-lumiere installation. Tickets available now.

Archives

The Cathedral Archives contain materials pertaining to the life and faith of the Cathedral over the course of its history. They can be visited for research by appointment.

Space Voyage at St Albans Cathedral

Take a journey to the moon and stars this autumn with a spectacular space themed son-et-lumiere installation. Tickets available now.
Monthly Music List
Fireworks Spectacular 2019

A spectacular event full of fantastic fireworks, food and fun for the whole family in Verulamium Park
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Play among the Stars

Be transported to a galaxy far, far away as the organ fills the Cathedral with music from the movies.
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Values and mission

St Albans Cathedral is the shrine to Britain's very first saint, Alban, who died for this beliefs around the year 300. It is one of the most significant buildings in British history, visited over the centuries by pilgrims, travellers and royalty.
Job vacancies

Job vacancies at St Albans Cathedral.
Make a donation

Your support, whether a regular or one off donation, helps protect the Cathedral for generations to come, thank you. Please add gift aid if you can, to maximise the value of your donation at no extra cost to you. If you would like to speak to someone about your donation, please contact the Development Office on 01727 890231 or [email protected]
Organ

The Cathedral Organ was built in 1962 by Harrison & Harrison of Durham to a design by Peter Hurford (then Master of the Music) and Ralph Downes. It contains over 4,500 pipes, spread across for keyboards (manuals) and pedals.