Mulberry Café on London Road in St Albans allegedly serves a great English breakfast! St Albans is a heritage city dating back to Roman times with a magnificent cathedral, historic churches, museums, coaching inns and specialist as well as high street shopping. There is a regular market, two small shopping centres, plenty of places to stay and the city hosts numerous events and festivals throughout the year. The River Ver runs through what is now Verulamium Park, a 100 acre parkland close to the city centre and popular for walks and recreation.