St Albans Clock Tower

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High Street, England AL3 4EL
Completed by 1405, the Clock Tower is the only surviving medieval town belfry in England and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The tower with its fine bell has survived over 600 years of use. The Clock Tower was first and foremost a political statement. The townspeople used it to assert their freedom, power and wealth in the face of the premier Benedictine Abbey of England (now St Albans Cathedral). The Clock Tower is generally open from Easter (Good Friday) to the end of September, every Saturday and Sunday and Bank Holiday, between 10.30am and 5pm. Last admission 4.45pm. It is also sometimes open on other special occasions like Heritage Open Days (September), the Food & Drink 'Feastival' (September) and the Christmas Lights switch-on (November). Admission: Adults: £1. Children: free. Unfortunately the Clock Tower is not wheelchair or buggy accessible or for those who experience claustrophobia. The climb up to the top is via 93 very narrow and steep steps.

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Photo of StephenCr0ss
Nice clock tower
6/1/2024

The Clock Tower in St.Albans is very nice and located in a prominent position on the street that als...

Photo of RobertoSolo
A nice views awaits
9/24/2023

93 steps to the top, small steps, cramped staircase so only one at a time and if you are claustropho...

Photo of sheepygold
A beautiful clock tower
10/3/2022

I had a good look around town and was very interested to learn of the history of this unique buildin...

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