The Clock Tower
St AlbansA 15th-century town belfry in the middle of the market streets, with 93 steps up to a roof that looks over the abbey and the Roman town.
Get directionsLandmarkTime here: 20–30 min
On the map
French Row, St Albans, AL3 5DU
Quick facts
Built in the early 1400s by the townspeople, it is described as the only medieval town belfry still standing in England.
Its original bell, Gabriel, weighs about a tonne and still hangs in the tower.
Volunteers open it at weekends from Easter to the end of September, and the climb is 93 narrow steps.
Address
French Row, St Albans, AL3 5DU
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