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Climb 93 steps to the top of St Albans Clock Tower for wonderful views across the city, including the Cathedral, the remains of Roman Verulamium and the surrounding Hertfordshire countryside.
Completed by 1405, the Clock Tower is the only surviving medieval town belfry in England. It was built as a symbol of the townspeople's independence from the powerful Abbey and allowed them to sound their own hours, curfew and alarms. Its medieval bell even rang to warn residents of the First Battle of St Albans in 1455.
Inside, families can discover the tower's historic rooms, see its Victorian clock mechanism and visit the belfry containing its 600-year-old bell. Please be aware that the climb involves very narrow, steep steps and is unsuitable for buggies, wheelchairs or anyone who experiences claustrophobia. The bell also rings loudly on the hour.
The Clock Tower is generally open at weekends and on Bank Holidays from Easter until the end of September. Children enter free, while a small admission charge applies to adults. Check the St Albans Museums website for current opening times before visiting.
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