St Michael's Church, St Albans

St Michael's Church is a church building in St Albans that combines materials and architectural features from different periods of construction. The structure incorporates Roman bricks alongside round-headed arches and Anglo-Saxon design elements throughout.

The building stands on the site of a Roman basilica connected to an early Christian event. The oldest surviving parts of the structure date to the late 10th century.

The church displays layers of its past within its walls, with materials and architectural elements reflecting different periods of construction. Visitors can see how these different times come together as they walk through the interior.

The building is accessible to visitors most days and sits near a museum with parking facilities. It helps to check opening times beforehand and arrive in the morning when fewer people are around.

The church tower houses a collection of eight bells, with the oldest one dating back to the 18th century. These bells were regularly updated and expanded over the following decades.

Location: St Albans

Inception: 11 century

Architects: George Gilbert Scott

Architectural style: Anglo-Saxon architecture

Address: CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL'S, ST MICHAEL'S STREET

Website: http://stmichaels-parishchurch.org.uk/home.asp

GPS coordinates: 51.75290,-0.35620

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43