Browse the siteRedbourn Common
Redbourn Common is a large, beautiful area of open grassland at the heart of Redbourn, with plenty of space for walking, cycling, scooting, ball games and family picnics. There is also a playground on East Common.
The Common has been central to village life for hundreds of years. In medieval times, it contained the “Mounds of the Banners”, believed to be the burial place of St Amphibalus—the priest traditionally said to have converted the Roman soldier who became St Alban to Christianity. The mounds were excavated in 1178, and bones thought to belong to the saint were carried ceremonially to St Albans Abbey.
At the eastern end stands Cumberland House, a Georgian hunting lodge built around 1745 for Prince William, Duke of Cumberland. A war memorial at the top of the Common commemorates villagers who lost their lives, with a remembrance ceremony held there each year.
Nature lovers can also look out for rare wildflower meadows, bees, butterflies and birds. At the southern end, the River Red flows through an area known as “The Moor”, once home to a lake that froze over and was used by villagers for winter skating.
Find out more on the Redbourn Parish Council website: https://www.redbourn-pc.gov.uk/redbourn-common
As usual, please supervise children carefully around the river and check the latest local information before visiting.
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