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St Albans Clock Tower
Heritage Open Day: Discover over 600 years of history in the only medieval town belfry in England. Climb 93 steps to the roof, see the medieval bell, the 1866 clock, and the display Ale House, Bellringer and Cordwainer – everyday histories 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.
Stop off in to the clock room to see the working Victorian turret clock mechanism, with its 7ft pendulum and step in to the belfry and admire the medieval bell, Gabriel, which is still rung every hour on the hour.
Stop off in to the clock room to see the working Victorian turret clock mechanism, with its 7ft pendulum and step in to the belfry and admire the medieval bell, Gabriel, which is still rung every hour on the hour.
Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September
The Clock Tower, Market Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 5DR
Sat 12 Sep:1030-1700; Sun 13 Sep:1030-1700 ; Free Entry.
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