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St Albans

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About St Albans

St Albans works well as a base: 18km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

St Albans is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 84,561, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, St Albans sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add St Albans to your route.

About St Albans

The Odyssey Cinema is a film theatre in the city of St Albans, Hertfordshire, in the United Kingdom. It is a locally listed Art Deco building, located on London Road, around 0.7 kilometres (0.43 mi) east of St Albans Cathedral. Originally built in 1931 as the Capitol Cinema, the current building stands on the site of

Read more an earlier film theatre, the Alpha Picture Palace. This former cinema was of particular historical significance as it was opened in 1904 by the film-making pioneer Arthur Melbourne-Cooper and is considered to have been the first cinema in Hertfordshire.

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St Albans offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is St Albans located?

St Albans is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.7500 latitude, -0.3333 longitude.

What is the population of St Albans?

St Albans has a population of approximately 84,561 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
84,561
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.7500, -0.3333

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from St Albans

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.

18 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Ace Cafe London

The 1938 North Circular roadside cafe that became the home of the ton-up boys and rocker culture, reopened on its original site in 1997 and still holding weekly bike and classic car meets.

24 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

High Beach Tea Hut

A simple roadside tea hut in Epping Forest that has been a legendary biker gathering spot for decades.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

ZSL London Zoo

The world's oldest scientific zoo, opened in 1828, located in Regent's Park in central London.

27 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

The Filling Station

A car-themed cafe and bar in a converted petrol station, celebrating automotive culture through its decor, events, and community spirit.

28 km · about 30 min drive

museum

British Museum

One of the world's oldest and most comprehensive museums, featuring the Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles among eight million works.

29 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Science Museum London

Home to pioneering scientific achievements including Stephenson's Rocket and the Apollo 10 command module.

30 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Natural History Museum

World-renowned museum in a stunning Romanesque terracotta building, housing 80 million specimens spanning 4.5 billion years of life on Earth.

30 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near St Albans

  • 41 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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