St Peter's churchyard offers a tranquil green space close to St Albans city centre. 

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Members of the local community and visitors alike appreciate relaxing in and walking through this green oasis in the heart of our city. It is a place rich in history and wildlife interest. It is above all else a sacred space, having been the site of a church for over a thousand years. Today it continues to offer inspiration and a peaceful place for reflection, contemplation and prayer. 

  

The historic churchyard has been restored and revitalised over recent years to create a Living Churchyard, offering a space for reflection and a place where wildlife can flourish. There is the peaceful and welcoming Garden of Hope, with the Hope stone and the Tree of Life sculpture. A pocket wild flower meadow and an apple orchard grafted from Hertfordshire’s heritage fruit stock are established. 

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Cotton Graves 

We have applied for a faculty to restore the graves of Nathaniel Cotton and his family. 

Details of the proposed work can be read here. 

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