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buskers_redindiansIn this current climate of recession, residents of St Albans were happy to have the opportunity to visit the top attractions for free! There were numerous themed guided walks / tours available e.g. Ghost walk, Crime and Punishment walk and the Cathedral Tower Tours. The Abbey also held an exhibition of the vestments. Here you had the opportunity to see the amazing handwork close up as well as speak to the ladies who were responsible for some of them.

Those who were at the Abbey around Saturday lunchtime would have been fortunate enough to encounter the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, St Albans Choir and soloists rehearsing for their evening concert.

Restaurants took part by offering discounts or free wine and desserts with meals. Attractions such as Redbournbury Water Mill, The Roman Theatre and The Clock Tower were free to enter.

This weekend was well worth the visit, even if it’s to sit by the clock tower, watch the people in droves walk around our historic city and listen to the music of the buskers.

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25 Nov, 2008. Posted by: Nigel

Museums

Verulamium Museum

Verulamium Museum is an award-winning museum of everyday life in Roman Britain.
Events include living history by Legion XIIII every second weekend of the month
Open Mon-Sat 10am – 5.30pm, Sun 2-5.30 pm
St Michaels, St Albans. Tel 01727 751810

Admission charges apply.

Museum of St Albans

The Museum of St Albans tells the story of historic St Albans, with a changing programme of temporary exhibitions and a wildlife garden.
Open Mon-Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 2-5 pm
Hatfield Road, St Albans. Tel 01727 819340

Free Admission

Clock Tower

St Albans Clock Tower is the only medieval town belfry in England.
Open Sat, Sun, Bank Holidays 10.30am – 5pm
Market place, St Albans. Tel 01727 751826

Small Admission charge

Sopwell Nunnery

Sopwell Nunnery is the ruins of the tudor manor house of Sir Richard Lee.
It is always open to the public.
Off Cottonmill Lane, St Albans. Tel 01727 751826

Free Admission

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Museums

The Verulamium Museum tells the story of the city’s Roman past. The Museum of St Albans contains displays from the time of the Romans departure to the present day. The Organ Museum on Camp Road houses the famous ‘Wurlitzer’ theatre organ.

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