Place to visit
St Albans Market, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
St Albans Market is a street market in St Albans, Hertfordshire in United Kingdom (Luton). Interests: Food and drink. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Street market in St Albans, Hertfordshire · Food and drink
- Where
- United Kingdom · St Peter's Street, AL1 3DP, St Albans
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LHR London, 32 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- We,Sa 09:00-16:30
- Website
- stalbans.gov.uk
- Run by
- St Albans City & District Council
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 51.75292, -0.33852
What it is and where
St Albans Market is a street market in St Albans, Hertfordshire in United Kingdom (Luton). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
St Albans Market is an outdoor street market in the cathedral city and market town of St Albans. The market runs from Market Place North-East up St Peter's Street to the junction with Catherine Street and is managed by St Albans City and District Council.
It is in Luton, where this site lists 110 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.75292, -0.33852; the nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR, London), 32 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- St Albans City & District Council
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Food and drink places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit St Albans Market is April to September.
- JanBetter not8:03
- FebPossible9:41
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:24
- JunBest time16:25
- JulBest time16:00
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:21
- NovBetter not8:31
- DecPossible7:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Clock Tower, St AlbansListed building in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK226 m
- St Albans CathedralCathedral in St Albans, England383 m
- Sopwell PrioryMonastery in Hertfordshire, England, UK1.0 km
- Verulamium MuseumMuseum in St Albans, United Kingdom1.1 km
- VerulamiumAncient town in Roman Britain in St. Albans1.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Food and drink
- Laphroaig distillery: whisky distillery on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
- Glenfiddich: whisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK
- Ardbeg distillery: Scotch whisky distillery
- Borough Market: food market in Southwark, Central London, England
- Bowmore distillery: whisky distillery on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
- Lagavulin distillery: Scotch whisky distillery in Lagavulin, Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
Every United Kingdom place under Food and drink, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is St Albans Market?
It is a street market in St Albans, Hertfordshire in United Kingdom. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit St Albans Market?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35.
How do you get to St Albans Market?
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 32 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Clock Tower, St Albans, St Albans Cathedral, Sopwell Priory. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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