Tourist Information
There are a couple of websites that you might want to visit if you are looking for tourist information about Harpenden in Hertfordshire.
Harpenden Town Council
Harpenden Town Council was created in 1974 following the reorganisation of local government and the disbanding of Harpenden Urban District Council. Harpenden is the largest parish in the St Albans District with a population of almost 30,000 represented by 16 Councillors.
Their Aim is;
- To promote and represent the community’s views and aspirations at local, county, regional and national level.
- To serve those who live in the Town, work in the Town and visit the Town
- To promote the area as a place to live, a place to work, a place to visit and a place to invest
- To promote growth of Council activities where new services can be taken on effectively and efficiently.
- To strive to improve the quality of life for all residents of the Town
St.Albans City & District Council
St Albans, Hertfordshire’s only city, has been welcoming visitors from far afield for over 2,000 years. First known as Verlamion, the Romans changed the name to Verulamium. By the early Middle Ages the city had become known as St Albans, after the first British Christian martyr, St Alban, who is reputed to be buried on the site where the Cathedral & Abbey Church now stands.
Today the city of St Albans is compact and easy to explore on foot. The magnificent Cathedral still dominates the skyline of the city and is best known for the shrine of St Alban and its medieval wall paintings. Beyond the Cathedral you can relax in the green oasis of Verulamium Park, 100 acres of tranquil parkland close to the heart of the city and the architectural heritage of St Michael’s village and Fishpool Street.
You can find a wealth of information on their website including;
- Tourism and travel
- Arts and entertainment
- Children’s activities
- Clubs, charities, organisations and societies
- Hobbies and interests
- Libraries
- Local history and heritage
- London 2012
- Markets
- Museums and galleries
- Parks and recreation
- Sports
- Whats on
- Youth
