St Albans Audio Tour: Legends, Libations & Lost Priories of Cottonmill

Above photo: Diliff, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

A medieval priory’s ruined walls hide tales of fierce nuns, while ordinary pubs mask centuries of secret pacts and raucous rebellion. St Albans isn’t just history—it is layers of drama stitched into every street, waiting to be uncovered.

This self-guided audio tour leads you through Cottonmill, Sopwell Priory, The White Lion and the battlegrounds where England’s crown teetered on a knife-edge. It’s your ticket to discovering hidden stories that guidebooks often ignore.

What happened when a pack of robbers crashed the tranquil lives of Sopwell’s nuns? Who vanished behind The White Lion’s beams during nights thick with royal intrigue? And in half an hour of chaos, how did muddy boots in back gardens upend the fate of a nation?

Stride between ruins and cobbles where every turn peels back fresh intrigue. Feel battles echo underfoot and laughter linger in candlelit corners—St Albans transforms as you move.

Press play and let St Albans reveal its secrets where shadows cling to stones.

• 
  
• Duration: 1 hour 44 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 3.6 km (2.3 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 53min
  
• Stops: 11 captivating landmarks including St Albans Cathedral, Sopwell Priory, Verulamium Park
  

Experience the charm of Cottonmill like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

• 
  
• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Cottonmill's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

• 
  
• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore St Albans on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

• 
  
• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• ⛪  Sopwell Priory (3min)
• 📍  The White Lion, St Albans (1min)
• 📍  First Battle of St Albans (4min)
• 🏛️  St Albans Town Hall (3min)
• 🏛️  St Albans Museums (2min)
• 🏪  St Albans Market (5min)
• 🗼  Clock Tower, St Albans (5min)
• 📍  Fleur de Lys, St Albans (1min)
• ⛪  St Albans Cathedral (5min)
• 🌳  Verulamium Park (3min)
• 🔔  The Six Bells (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Learn even more about Cottonmill with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    Luton's Early Saxon Roots (1min)
• 🏛️    Foundations Of Church & Hats (2min)
• 🏛️    Luton’s Industrial Rise (2min)
• 🏛️    Luton's Turbulent Modern History (3min)
• 🌍    Luton's Geographical Landscape (2min)
• 🌍    Climate (2min)
• 🌟    Luton Population Census Trends (1min)
• 🌟    Ethnicity (2min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

Above photo: Diliff, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Manolo Fernández, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Nigel Cox, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: [1], Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Des Blenkinsopp, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

🎉 Congratulations on reading this far! You've earned yourself a little treat. Use code ILOVEAUDIOTOURS at checkout for 10% off your tour. Because who doesn't love a good discount for being thorough? 😉

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

Get App

Host or Publisher AllTours