Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Watling Street
St Albans, AL1 2PT
Hertfordshire - Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1295653, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7591744, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St. Stephen's Church
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St. Stephen's Church
St. Stephen's Church stands on Watling Street, south of central St Albans in Hertfordshire, near the summit of St Stephen’s Hill. It remains an active Anglican parish church within the Diocese of St Albans and is protected as a Grade II* listed building.
Its origins probably lie in the mid-tenth century, when it was established to welcome pilgrims approaching the shrine of St Alban. A surviving deeply recessed window may date from around 950. The church was expanded in the early twelfth century, with a northern aisle added later that century, while extensive fifteenth-century alterations included higher nave walls, a clerestory, an enlarged chancel and a belfry. Built mainly of flint with stone and reused Roman brick, the largely medieval structure was rescued from serious decay by George Gilbert Scott during the 1860s. Notable features include a late fifteenth-century octagonal font, a thirteenth-century double piscina, Victorian woodwork and bells recast in 1957.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St. Stephen's Church?⌄
St. Stephen's Church is at Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2PT.
What denomination is St. Stephen's Church?⌄
St. Stephen's Church in St Albans belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St. Stephen's Church building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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Services: Sunday 4:00 PM
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