The Roman city of Verulamium was once a major urban center second only to London (Londinium) in Roman Britain.
The park's ornamental lake was excavated during the Great Depression in the 1930s as part of an unemployment relief scheme.
A well-preserved Roman mosaic and hypocaust heating system are displayed in a shelter located within the park.
The park is home to the remains of a Roman theater, the only one of its type in Britain that is still visible in its original location.
St Michael's Church, located on the park's edge, incorporates materials repurposed from the ruined Roman city walls.
Verulamium Park is situated on the site of the ancient Roman city of Verulamium, the third-largest city in Roman Britain. The landscape features a large man-made lake created in the 1930s that serves as a habitat for swans, herons, and various waterfowl. The park grounds contain visible remnants of the Roman city wall and a hypocaust system protected within an on-site building. A dedicated splash park and multiple play areas provide facilities for families. The park is managed by St Albans City and District Council and connects directly to the Verulamium Museum. Green flag status indicates high maintenance standards for its lawns and wooded sections. The River Ver runs through the park, feeding the central lake. Open green spaces occupy over 100 acres of land surrounding the archaeological site.
The pedestrian bridge overlooking the central lake with the Roman wall and St Michael's Church in the background.
Walk the perimeter trail to view the buried Roman earthworks which are still identifiable as grassy mounds.
Bring binoculars to observe the nesting habits of the varied waterfowl populations on the lake.
Check the park's official website for temporary ground closures if visiting during the aftermath of heavy rainfall.
Attempting to climb on the exposed Roman wall ruins as the stonework is fragile and protected.
Keep dogs on leads in specific wildlife zones; do not feed bread to the swans to protect lake water quality.
