Inside the English Heritage gem 1 hour from Hertfordshire with a gold-plated bathroom

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        September 21, 2026

Inside the English Heritage gem 1 hour from Hertfordshire with a gold-plated bathroom

Good Morning St Albans — 2026-09-21

Explore English Heritage’s Eltham Palace near Hertfordshire, where Tudor history meets 1930s Art Deco glamour, gardens and family-friendly attractions.
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Inside the English Heritage gem 1 hour from Hertfordshire with a gold-plated bathroom
• Explore English Heritage’s Eltham Palace near Hertfordshire, where Tudor history meets 1930s Art Deco glamour, gardens and family-friendly attractions.
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Today in St Albans and Harpenden
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Local news · 3 stories
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St Albans & Harpenden Review - News · Local news · yesterday
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Herts Advertiser
• The Herts Advertiser has published three death notices in the last seven days.
Herts Advertiser - things to do · Events · 7 days ago
Hertfordshire-based charity to open new St Albans store
• A new Willow charity shop will open in St Albans city centre to support seriously ill young adults.
Herts Advertiser - Sport · Local news · 6 days ago
Sarah Hughes and Adrian Poulter win St Albans Bowling Club finals
• Sarah Hughes and Adrian Poulter emerged as champions in St Albans Bowling Club's finals.
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Official notice: Environment Agency River Ver flood warning area. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: The Herts Advertiser. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue St Albans Fire Station. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Hertfordshire County Council roadworks and closures. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Hertfordshire school term dates. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->
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What's on: next 14 days
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21 Sep–20 Dec · St Albans MuseumsSunday Crafternoon at St Albans Museum + Gallery21 Sep–31 Jan 2027 · St Albans MuseumsAccessories21 Sep–3 Dec · St Albans MuseumsBack in the Day Café21 Sep–12 Dec · St Albans MuseumsFamily weekends at Verulamium Museum26 Sep · St Albans MuseumsGlass Suncatcher Workshop21 Sep–14 Dec · St Albans MuseumsMessy Monday Mornings25 Sep–27 Nov · St Albans MuseumsTots Tales at Verulamium Museum2 Oct · The Alban Arena80s Live!1 Oct · The Alban ArenaMaisie Adam: Whatsherface3 Oct · The Alban ArenaNigel Havers Talking B*ll*cks29 Sep · The Alban ArenaNurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious4 Oct · The Alban ArenaPrincess Proms
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This Day · Local fact
Did you know? · St Albans
Watling Street, the major Roman road, once ran through Verulamium but was rerouted in medieval times to bring trade up to St Albans itself.
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