St Albans, the unheralded jewel of Hertfordshire, a 1000-year-old city at the heart of English history. Tour well known and lesser known sites of the City hear about revolting peasants, martyrs, heretics, monasteries and monks. Walk around the grounds of the magnificent cathedral, and admire the building that was started by the Normans and embellished by Lord Grimthorpe at the west front. Find out what is unique to St Albans and see its medieval clock tower and parish memorials.

St Albans was the setting for two of the most decisive battles of the Wars of the Roses, in 1455 and 1461. Let us take you round some of the sites where the battles took place, and explain how the Wars of the Roses played such an important part in English history.

Murder, theft, bribery, adultery - just some of the crimes committed here in St Albans down the ages. Hear about some of these dastardly deeds, the people who committed them and the punishments that were meted out. A fascinating walk, which looks at the lives of some notorious characters in our city's history.

Let us take you on a 60-minute stroll around the ancient market place and its alleyways. There is so much to discover right in the heart of the city, with its medieval buildings and stories. What more can we say - it is a little gem.

Our longest walk (about 3 miles) honours the founder of the Ryder Cup - surely the most famous sporting contest between Europe and America! Sam was much more than a golfer ; benevolent businessman, churchgoer and politician. This walk covers many aspects of the life of this remarkable man.

For over 1000 years, St Albans has been a town of inns, taverns and alehouses. Find out why there were fifteen inns in one street alone. At one time, stabling was required for over 2000 horses imagine the smell! This fascinating walk also looks at the architecture and the people who were part of this vibrant area of St Albans.

Discover how the arrival of the railways in the 19th century transformed St Albans and its industries. Hear stories of straw hat making, early cinema, Victorian philanthropy and how the prison gateway became an unlikely TV star.

For centuries, the innkeepers and publicans of St Albans have provided hospitality for pilgrims, travellers, market traders and locals alike. This walk traces the changing fortunes of many establishments some long gone, others re-invented and those that remain virtually unchanged by time.

Be transported back to the medieval period. As we walk around the historic market place, you will hear tales about the life and times of the people who visited, lived and worked here. Life was far from easy in those turbulent times. Follow the pilgrims' route to the Abbey church and beyond

From Henry VII to Elizabeth I, an era of unprecedented social, religious and political change. How did the dissolution of our powerful monastery impact on the people of St Albans and its economy? You may be surprised how many of the 16th century buildings have survived though some may be in disguise! This delightful walk brings Tudor St Albans and its people into vivid focus.