Welcome to St Albans

Name: South Beds joint branch social with MK & North Bucks - A tour of Woburn Sands and Aspley Heath pubs on Sat 9th May starting at the Station Tavern at 12:15
Start: 2026-05-09T12:15:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-09T18:00:00+01:00
Location: South Beds joint branch social with MK & North Bucks - A tour of Woburn Sands and Aspley Heath pubs on Sat 9th May starting at the Station Tavern at 12:15

The historic city of St Albans blends Roman heritage with a thriving modern beer scene. Known for its handsome medieval streets and the magnificent St Albans Cathedral, the city also boasts an impressive concentration of traditional pubs, independent breweries, and lively beer festivals.

Host to this year's CAMRA Members' Weekend, you'll find a guide to suit every interest, full of handpicked gems from the local CAMRA branch.

Explore St Albans

The Charter Market Quarter

15 minutes 6 curated stops

Visit six local venues and journey through the Charter Market Quarter's historical sites, including one of the only free-standing medieval civic clock towers, and the site of the First Battle of St. Albans in 1455. Historically, there were 23 pubs in the Market area alone!

St Peter’s Quarter

30 minutes 6 curated stops

The northern end of the Market is dominated by St. Peter’s church, one of the three churches originally built by the Saxon’s on the main pilgrim routes into St. Albans. Soak up the history and architecture of the area, as well as music history!

Medieval St. Albans East

15 minutes 6 curated stops

This area is packed with history and interesting pubs, some open, and some no longer with us. With this Guide, you'll visit six hand-picked venues in one of the oldest parts of the city.

Medieval St. Albans West

40 minutes 6 curated stops

Stroll through history, taking in iconic local venues on a route featuring Roman roads, Saxon intrigue, Medieval gateways and - of course - St Albans famous Abbey.

Victorian St. Albans

15 minutes 6 curated stops

See how Victorian industry and the arrival of the railways shaped St Albans and it's pubs.

St Albans – Fleetville & Camp

1 hour 30 minutes 5 curated stops

Named for the Fleet Print Works and the military training camps once held in the area, this longer trip includes a countryside walk for those who want to really explore St Albans.