Where to find us

We are situated on London Road, near the centre of St Albans. There is a large pay and display car park behind the practice (first right after passing the practice) as well as easy access from the train station (10 minute walk) and via many bus routes.

St Albans is situated approximately 30 miles north of London, in Hertfordshire. It is Hertfordshire's oldest town and, over the years, has been the site of many different settlements. It boasts many historical and interesting features such as St Albans Abbey, The Clock Tower and the start of Watling Street, as well as many old buildings of architectural interest.

The first town to be built on this site was a Celtic Iron Age settlement. The Roman Empire built a large town here called Verulamium after their arrival in Britain in AD 43. This was destroyed in AD 61 by Boudicca and her army during their revolt but was rebuilt again and was encircled by walls in AD 275.

After the departure of the Roman Army in AD 410 the town fell into ruins. The remaining stones were used to build a new market town on the hill above the site of Verulamium. This new town was called St Albans in memory of St Alban, the first Christian martyr, who was executed by the Romans on the hill where St Albans abbey now stands.

The abbey was originally built as a monastery in AD 900-950 by the Abbot Ulsinus. He established a market and encouraged the building of St Michael's, St Peter's and St Stephen's churches. During his time as Abbot St Albans was chosen as one of the five venues for the drafting of the Magna Carta in 1213.

The Clock Tower was built between 1403 and 1412. It was built as a symbol of the townspeople's independence from the church. There was a lot of tension between the church and the citizens of St Albans until the monasteries were finally dissolved in 1529.

During the middle ages the town prospered, becoming a rest stop for travelers and pilgrims in the many inns, such as the Fleur-de-Lys, which were built in the 15th Century.

Oliver Cromwell visited St Albans during the English Civil War. He arrived just in time to hear the High Sheriff of St Albans proclaiming for the King outside the Clock Tower. The Sheriff was captured and taken to the Tower of London.

St Albans continued to grow and prosper, supporting industries such as brewing and straw hat making, whilst continuing to host a market. The railway line to London was installed in 1868, making St Albans an attractive place to live and helping it to develop into a modern town.

St Albans received a Royal Charter in 1877, making St Albans City status and turning the Abbey church into a Cathedral.

St Albans has remained a prosperous city, attracting many tourists and commuters. It is conveniently situated 10 miles from London Luton Airport and within easy reach of the M1 and M25, whilst remaining close to the Hertfordshire countryside.