The Great Gateway of the Monastery
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- FridayOpen 24 hours
- SaturdayOpen 24 hours
- SundayOpen 24 hours
- MondayOpen 24 hours
- TuesdayOpen 24 hours
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- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kids
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David Joseph Marallag
22.03.2024
The Great Gateway of the Monastery
A great piece of history and architecture that splendidly complements the cathedral just a few steps from it. It's a good thing that the townsfolk have used it for modern purposes, giving it its due attention in the process.
Natalia Lukina
20.03.2024
The Great Gateway of the Monastery
Great!
Phil Spratt
14.02.2024
The Great Gateway of the Monastery
Lovely bit of arch
David Simkins
28.01.2024
The Great Gateway of the Monastery
The Abbey Gateway, as the plaque will tell you, was built in 1365 and is the last remaining building (except for the Abbey itself) of the original Benedictine Monastery.It was besieged during the Peasants' Revolt in 1381, and was used as a prison following the dissolution of the Abbey in 1539.Since 1871 it has formed part of St Albans School, whose most recent famed alumni include the late Stephen Hawking.
Aqua Moye
25.01.2024
The Great Gateway of the Monastery
Draughty Cold classrooms not adapted to modern teaching
Jean Yates
21.01.2024
The Great Gateway of the Monastery
Private visit, which was excellent.
Stephen Williams
18.01.2024
The Great Gateway of the Monastery
Fascinating. More to see inside than appears from the outside. Not open often but hugely worth it if you're there at the right time.
Arash Parsa
21.12.2023
The Great Gateway of the Monastery
Very Nice Grounds around to walk and very pleasant view too.
gramour
17.12.2023
The Great Gateway of the Monastery
wonderful piece of ancient architecture I found myself wandering around taking pics of walls and doors a truely beautiful section of a beautiful village
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The Great Gateway of the Monastery