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St Albans Market

St Albans

A bustling street market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, trading in the heart of the old city since the Middle Ages.

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MarketTime here: 30 min – 1 h

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17 St Peter's Street, St Albans, AL1 3LH

Quick facts

A street market has run here on Wednesdays and Saturdays since it was founded by a medieval abbot of the abbey.

In 1553 Edward VI sold the right to hold the market to local merchants and landowners.

It sets up in the streets around the Clock Tower, a short walk from the cathedral.

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