Clock Tower

The Clock Tower is unique in the country and still serves as a popular informal meeting place in the heart of the city of St Albans. Volunteers from the Civic Society open the Clock Tower for visitors during alternate weekends (sharing this voluntary activity with members of the St Albans & Hertfordshire Architectural & Archaeological Society) from Easter to the end of September and on other special occasions, such as the switch on of the Christmas lights.

Click here for more information about the Clock Tower.

Help Wanted!

We have a valued group of people (known as Clockateers) who help us open the Clock Tower to the public, and anyone who could give a couple of hours at weekends would be very welcome. Visitors come from around the world and it is very rewarding to meet the variety of people who come to climb the 93 spiral steps to the top. More volunteers are always welcome, please contact Robert Osborne (secretary@stalbanscivicsociety.com)

Awards

Our 2026 Awards programme is now open for nominations and will close on July 31 2026.

We want to hear from individuals or firms about any project, completed during 2024 or 2025, that enhances the quality of our city’s amenities, environment or public realm.

For more information and details of past projects and see our Awards page.

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Membership is open to everyone who shares our aim to make our City attractive for residents and visitors.

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