A 360° Virtual Walking Tour · 64 Minutes · £10
St Albans:
2,000 Years of British History
Roman ruins. One of the greatest cathedrals in Europe. The shrine of the first British martyr. Britain’s only medieval free-standing clock tower. Arguably the oldest pub in England. And a Holy Well with links to King Arthur — all in a single small city just outside London.
Pay to View — £10Our first video tour beyond London
St Albans is extraordinary. Founded by the Romans as Verulamium in the 1st century AD, it became the site of Britain’s first Christian martyrdom in around 250 AD, grew into one of the great medieval pilgrimage cities of England, and today remains a beautiful small cathedral city of Tudor streets, Georgian houses, and astonishing history — all just 25 minutes by train from central London.
This is our first video tour outside of London, filmed in full 360° so you can look around wherever you like as the tour plays. In just over an hour, we’ll walk you through 2,000 years of British history in one of the most remarkable small cities in Europe.
The Journey
Nine stops through 2,000 years of British history.
Roman Verulamium
Begin among the Roman ruins in Verulamium Park — the remains of what was once one of the largest Roman cities in Britain.
An Anglo-Saxon Church
Visit a fine old Anglo-Saxon church with the grave of a very famous person in its grounds — one of the hidden treasures of the city.
The Ancient Gatehouse
Climb the hill to the great medieval gatehouse that was famously placed under siege during the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381.
St Albans Cathedral
Step inside one of the most magnificent religious buildings in Europe — with its astonishing Norman tower and medieval wall paintings.
Shrine of St Alban
Visit the shrine of Alban — Britain’s first Christian martyr, who died here around 250 AD. One of the holiest sites in English Christianity.
The Second Ancient Shrine
Inside the cathedral, we’ll visit a second extraordinary ancient shrine — a hidden wonder most visitors walk right past.
Medieval Clock Tower
See Britain’s only remaining medieval free-standing clock tower — extraordinary that it survived the centuries.
Tudor & Georgian Streets
Wander the beautiful ancient lanes and alleys of St Albans, full of timber-framed Tudor buildings and elegant Georgian houses.
The Holy Well & King Arthur
Finish at the magical Holy Well — connected both to St Alban’s martyrdom and, according to legend, to King Arthur himself.
2,000 years of history in 64 minutes
This is one of those rare places where the whole story of England can be told in a single walk. From Roman conquest to Anglo-Saxon saints, medieval pilgrimage to the Peasants’ Revolt, from the Tudor era to Arthurian legend — St Albans has seen it all, and the layers are still visible in its streets.
Filmed in full 360° video, with Stephen’s expert commentary overlaid, this is the closest you can get to visiting without being there in person — and at £10 for over an hour’s tour, an extraordinary amount of history for the price.
Perfect For…
🏛 History Buffs
Roman, Anglo-Saxon, medieval, Tudor — St Albans has it all, layered into one city.
⛪ Cathedral & Pilgrimage Fans
Walk one of Britain’s oldest pilgrimage sites and step inside one of Europe’s greatest cathedrals.
🏰 Legend Seekers
King Arthur, the first British martyr, and the holy well — mythic history brought to life.
✈️ Trip Planners
Visiting London? See what St Albans has to offer before adding it to your itinerary.
🚂 Armchair Day-Trippers
The perfect “day out from London” from your living room — a real breath of English countryside history.
🎁 A Thoughtful Gift
A distinctive gift for the Anglophile, historian or pilgrimage-lover in your life.
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