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St Albans Clock Tower
The Clock Tower, Market Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 5DR
Saturday 14 Sep 2024 and Sunday 15 Sep 2024
Sat 14 Sep:1030-1700; Sun 15 Sep:1030-1700 (Dial Room open: 1030-1300); Free Entry.
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St Albans Clock Tower
Heritage Open Day: Discover 600 years of history with a visit to the only medieval town belfry in England. Marvel at the medieval great bell, Gabriel. Relish the rooftop views and be entertained and educated by the display: “Roof Top Shutter Station at the Clock Tower Climb the 93 steps of the spiral stone staircase to the top of the only medieval town belfry in England and enjoy the magnificent views of the Cathedral, the historic city of St Albans and the beauty of the surrounding countryside.
Look in to the clock room to see the working Victorian turret clock, watch the rhythmic swinging of the pendulum and listen to the hypnotic ticking of the clock. Stop off in the belfry and admire the medieval bell, Gabriel, which is still rung every hour on the hour.
Look in to the clock room to see the working Victorian turret clock, watch the rhythmic swinging of the pendulum and listen to the hypnotic ticking of the clock. Stop off in the belfry and admire the medieval bell, Gabriel, which is still rung every hour on the hour.