Vintry Garden

It's a walked garden and a nice place to sit outside and have an Al fresco lunch. Convenient for St Alban's market with its street food stalls and many and diverse cafés doing takeaways. Take your own camping stool or sit on the grass. It's right next to the Cathedral which has a public access toilet.

Some reviewers here appear to have mistakenly reviewed the wrong place, judging by the pictures they’ve posted! So to clarify ... this is a walled garden lying in the shadows of St Albans Cathedral - not the walled beer garden of a nearby bar!This garden is part of the cathedral grounds, and back in the 14th Century the monks cultivated this land, turning it into a fruitful vineyard - hence the origin of its name.Ancient oaks and yews looks down on the many benches where you can sit, relax and listen to the wind blowing through their leaves. Mulberry, lavender and rosemary bushes add colour and fragrance to this calming oasis. Despite being so close to the High Street, it feels private and secluded.A Christmas Market occupies this space in winter but, for me, I much prefer it when it’s calm and tranquil.

A superb place to sip a coffee, read a book and hear the cathedral bells

A lovely green oasis in the heart of St Albans. The close up views of the ancient Abbey are a bonus.

Lovely warm sunny Easter Saturday afternoon. Sat in the peaceful garden with a view of the Abbey close by.

Lovely green place, Benches, lawns and lots of trees. Good place to eat a packed lunch. Quite well used by people eating sandwiches or meeting friends. And some great views of the Cathedral as well. The space is walled and is a bit hidden away even in the centre of the town.

Somewhere quiet to sit and get away from the busy streets. Very well kept.

Lovely food and great staff. My eldest son has allergies, and their policies and understanding of this was excellent. Made us feel at ease to eat. 5 stars!

A nice little find right up close to the gardens near the cafe. A wonderful historical story here and worth the visit as you pass by from the shops.

Beautiful, peaceful space.