| albans cathedral, a mile from verulamium park and a 15-minute walk from st. a traditional restaurant serves british cuisine, as well as some dishes inspired by the tudor era. functional rooms offer free wifi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. some add sofas and/or period features. room service is available. parking is free. set in a half-timbered 15th-century former coaching inn, this storied hotel is a 2-minute walk from st. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. albans city train station. there's also a bar offering real ales
Heathrow Airport 35 min
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (18 min)
Film studio and wizarding world Cassiobury Park (20 min)
190 acres of open grass and woodland with sports facilities, kids' attractions and a nature reserve. Knebworth House (27 min)
This lavish Tudor stately home and gardens hosts massive rock concerts and is open in summertime. Hatfield House (20 min)
Grand Jacobean stately home and gardens, on the site of Elizabeth I's childhood home. Royal Air Force Museum (26 min)
Tracing the history of aviation and the RAF through real aircraft and interactive exhibits. The Cathedral & Abbey Church of Saint Alban (2 min)
Free daily tours amid medieval artworks, plus trips up the tower in this landmark Norman cathedral. Ashridge House (31 min)
Neo-Gothic mansion dating to 1825 & formal historical gardens, open for public tours. Aldenham Country Park (21 min)
Vast wood- and parkland area with a large lake, rare breeds farm and activities such as pony riding. ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (24 min)
Sprawling, 600-acre home to more than 2500 animals, with tours, adventure play areas and classes. Luton Hoo Estate (23 min)
Country estate with a flower-filled 18th-century garden, hosting craft fairs & summer concerts. Stockwood Discovery Centre (19 min)
Museum with eclectic local history displays, horse-drawn carriage collection and sculpture garden. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London (18 min)
Visitors can tour actual film sets and learn the special effects tricks used in the popular films. Paradise Wildlife Park (30 min)
Family zoo area with 400+ animals, a soft play area and petting zoo, plus accommodation options. Verulamium Museum (17 min)
Educational museum of Roman life with recreated rooms, mosaics, interactive displays and gift shop. Verulamium Park (14 min)
100-acre green space featuring a lake with waterfowl, a playground, benches & sports facilities. | 
