ABOUT THE PARK
The farmland which became the park was
bought by the
City of St Albans in 1929. It was developed over the next ten years. Lakes were dug and trees planted. The park now has more than 100 acres, and is located just below St Albans Abbey. It has a swimming pool, a 9 hole golf course, tennis courts, an athletics track, and pitch and putt. These are managed by the Westminster Lodge Sports Centre. There is also the Abbey Theatre, a children's splash park, the Verulamium Museum, a pub and a cafe. The Roman city of Verulamium, which lies beneath the park was partially excavated by Sir Mortimer and Tessa Wheeler in the 1930s. Roman city walls can still be seen. A mosaic floor and hypocaust are open to the public. Many of their finds are displayed in the museum. The links below will provide more information.
Click here for links to other relevant websites
Click here for a map of the park showing the old field names Click here for a map of St Albans |
St Albans Abbey from the park |