Sopwell Nunnery Green Space

Open all year

Situated in the Sopwell ward of St Albans, a 10 minutes walk from the city centre. ? routes and 7 points of interest

Points of interest

  • Cottonmill Nunnery Allotments
  • River Ver
  • Sir Richard Lee
  • Sopwell Nunnery Ruins
  • Spring Wildflower Meadow
  • Summer Wildflower Meadow
  • Wet Woodland

On Site Facilities

  • Disabled Access
  • Dogs Welcome
  • Pushchair Friendly Paths

Park Information

With spring and summer meadows, wet woodland, historic scheduled monument and Fenny’s boardwalk the Nunnery is located on a site that dates back to the 12th century.

The beautiful walk along the river Ver and the flower meadows make this the perfect spot for a picnic.

How to get here

Parking:

Limited parking on Cottonmill Lane adjacent to St Peters School, AL1 2BY

Public Transport Information:

A fifteen minute walk from St Albans Train Station and a ten minute walk from St Albans Abbey Station.

There are regular buses to the Cottonmill area.  For more information about public transport contact Intalink Traveline www.intalink.org.uk

Cycling:

No cycling permitted