Hi it has been a while since i have been on this page if u. have looked at my profile i don't stay in St Albans but my son does i have visited about five times i just love the place it has a good shopping area & restaurants  & the parks are lovely my daughter has moved down their now as she wanted to work & get a flat in London . she is staying with her brother at the moment & she is warming to St Albans.hope to visit soon.